What are the responsibilities and job description for the Athletic Trainer II position at Purdue University and Careers?
Req Id: 40031
Job Title: Athletic Trainer II
City: Fort Wayne
Join Purdue University Fort Wayne:
(Modified) Purdue University Fort Wayne is currently seeking a full-time, onsite Athletic Trainer II in our Athletics department. This position works with the Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Medicine, the athletic training staff and team physicians to deliver a high level of athletic health care for division one intercollegiate athletes.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Evaluation of acute and chronic athletic injuries
- Assist team physicians in athletic injuries
- Maintain ATR and work space cleanliness
- Develop and implement injury prevention strategies
- Practice and game medical coverage
- Acute treatment of athletic injuries
- Implement emergency action plans as needed
- Appropriately apply therapeutic modalities to student-athletes
- Develop and execute injury specific rehabilitation plans
- Assist with supply inventory and ordering
- File insurance claims for athletic injuries
- Maintain detailed medical records of student-athletes Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Athletic Training or a related field. *Applicants with a Spring 2026 graduation date will be considered. Any offer will be contingent upon graduation and certification*
- MAT & 0–1-year experience in sports medicine, physical therapy and/or athletic training.
- NATA-BOC certification and Indiana Athletic Training License, Indiana Physical Therapy License if employee has Physical Therapy degree.
- Must be able to carry and lift coolers of ice, water, and medical equipment.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and remain in compliance with the Purdue University Motor Vehicle Records Check policy.
- Weekend availability. Travel as necessary.
Preferred Qualifications:
MAT/BA/BS from CAATE accredited athletic training education program.Benefits:
- Free tuition through Purdue University Global.
- Fee remission for a traditional Purdue degree for yourself, your spouse, and your child(ren).
- Insurance starts on first day of employment.
- Generous Paid Time Off – additional PTO in December. Additional benefit information: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/benewell/
Additional Information:
- Resumes and cover letters that contain portraits or personal information are not permitted.
- Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
- A background check and misconduct screen will be required for employment in this position. A Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check is required for employment in this position.
Purdue Fort Wayne is an EEO/EA employer.
FLSA Status
Exempt
Posting Start Date: 12/9/25