Athletic Trainer Immersion Intern (Seasonal)

To provide a hard-working, dedicated candidate with an immersive seasonal internship opportunity within the Athletic Training department for a couple of weeks in May and during Training Camp. Upon completion of the internship, it is our hope that the knowledge gained provides valuable experience to support future career endeavors in athletic training and sports medicine.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assists Athletic Training staff with daily operations.
• Prepares and maintains facility, camp, and field setup, including taping areas, hydration stations, and emergency equipment.
• Assists with the daily setup and breakdown of all training and practice areas.
• Supports medical and administrative tasks under staff supervision.
• Maintains organization and inventory of supplies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Abilities & Skills:

• Ability to build trust by delivering reliable and efficient support.
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills.
• Ability to follow direction and complete tasks efficiently.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Works effectively in a fast-paced team environment.

Expectations:

• Professionalism in all interactions with players, coaches, staff, and partners.
• Punctuality and accountability are essential.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task are required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels.
• Maintains confidentiality of medical and team information.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Education and Experience:

• Relevant work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Pursuing or completed degree in Athletic Training, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or related field preferred.
• Basic knowledge of athletic training principles preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

The employee will be sitting in a typical office environment the majority of the time and may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions.

The employee is frequently required to sit, use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Travel:

Limited local travel may be required.