2026 - 2027 Athletic Training Internship- Applications Due 3/1/26

Description

2026-2027 Athletic Training Internship

This patient-facing, experience-driven internship offers a unique opportunity to jumpstart your career as an Athletic Trainer. Differing from our Residency program, this internship is designed to provide a strong foundation for new or recent graduates of an Athletic Training program looking to enhance their professional experience.

This internship at The Steadman Clinic, located in Basalt, Colorado, offers a unique opportunity to work in one of the most prestigious orthopedic centers in the nation. Nestled among world-renowned ski resorts like Aspen and Snowmass, the clinic is surrounded by a vast array of outdoor activities year-round. The Steadman Clinic is committed to providing the highest standard of orthopedic care, known for its groundbreaking contributions to the field, exceptional surgical outcomes, and a team of highly skilled orthopedic surgeons. The Steadman Clinic is a national medical center with the U.S. Olympic Committee and the trusted medical provider for the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association, The Steadman Clinic offers a world-class environment for professional growth.

This internship offers a unique and valuable opportunity to launch your career in athletic training, providing diverse and hands-on experience in multiple aspects of care and operations. Interns will gain practical knowledge that will significantly enhance their post-professional development, offering a competitive advantage as they embark on their long-term career in athletic training. Whether pursuing a future in professional sports, orthopedics, or secondary school athletics, this internship will lay a strong foundation for long-term success and career development. This internship will provide the greatest benefit to new / recent graduates who are looking to gain a higher level of professional and patient-facing experience.

Position Details

Job Title: Athletic Training Intern

Annual Compensation: $57,800

Program Dates: June 2026 - June 2027

Position Status: Full time, benefit eligible.

Primary Location: Basalt and Aspen, CO (with travel to other clinic locations, and outreach events)

Reports to: Director of Athletic Training

Position Overview

The Athletic Training Intern will  work in a variety of settings , gaining valuable and versatile experience for their future career. They will support the supervising physician in the medical and surgical management of patients within an orthopedic physician practice setting , provide mentored medical care to athletes in high schools and perform rehab and treatments with a local youth ski/snowboard organization. The intern will collaborate closely with physicians, surgeons, and athletic trainers as part of a dynamic, interdisciplinary team. This role involves a wide range of responsibilities, including patient education, injury evaluation, treatment, and the management of sports medicine and orthopedic injuries and illnesses. The intern will also assist with marketing, administrative tasks, and community clinic duties.

The intern’s time will be divided between clinical care, administrative support, and community care activities, with the exact distribution varying week to week. As an introductory role, the Athletic Training Intern will receive mentorship and supervision while developing clinical skills, patient care techniques, and professional knowledge. Although the role provides mentored autonomy, the intern is expected to perform with a high level of professionalism and demonstrate growth in their responsibilities over time.

Core Functions

General Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of patient privacy rights.
• Maintain personal commitment to the Steadman Clinic mission and values.
• Attend staff meetings and other required meetings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Clinic Responsibilities

• Contributes to a multidisciplinary team approach to patient care.
• Prepare and organize daily clinic to ensure efficiency and maximize patient’s office visit and promote a positive clinical experience.
• Obtains patient history, performs physical exams, educates patients, organizes notes and radiographs.
• Assists physician and providers with patient care and in office procedures.
• Assists in documentation of patient’s office visits and communications.
• Assist and conduct clinical tasks associated with patient care and administrative duties.
• Applies, adjusts, and removes orthopaedic cast/splints/DME and instructs patients in their use.

High School Athletics & Sports Medicine Coverage

• Provide athletic training coverage for outreach program as needed and scheduled by Director of Athletic Training. May includes evenings, weekend, and holiday coverage.
• Provide patient-centered care to athletes/participants according to all policies and procedures written in the athletic training handbook and organizers policies and procedures.
• Provide emergency care and first aid.
• Provide injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation to athletes.
• Provide concussion management including; education, prevention program, evaluation, documentation, referrals, management, protocol updates, return to play progression and communication.
• Timely documentation of all injuries, treatments, return to play progressions, referrals, rehabilitation, health records and communication per the organizations policies and procedures.
• Collection and reporting of data used for research and annual reporting.
• Effective and timely communication with athletes, healthcare professionals, organization administrators and patient’s families, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and FERPA regulations.
• Managing supply and budget.
• Organizing and assisting with pre-participation physicals.
• Developing rehabilitation, return to play and strength and conditioning programs.
• Manage participant/athlete referrals.

Community Outreach & Marketing

• Teaching/presenting at community events and high school courses as assigned.
• Developing, implementing, managing, and mentoring student athletic trainers and student aids.
• Positively represent The Steadman Clinic at marketing events and symposiums.

Requirements

• Professional Master’s degree preferred, Professional Bachelor’s degree accepted
• In good standing with the BOC required
• Colorado DORA AT License required
• Current Certification in AHA or ARC Basic Life Support for healthcare providers required
• NPI number require
• Strong organization and communication skills required.
• Must maintain a professional attitude towards patients and an excellent and collegial working relationship in delivering patient care.
• Pass a Background Check for working with a variety of organizations
• Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States

Employee Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance with generous premium subsidies for you and qualifying dependents.
• Time Off Benefits: Staff receive 7 paid holidays annually. Employees accrue sick time of 1 hour per 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours / year.
• $1000 Wellness Bonus to encourage adopting and maintaining wellness and an active lifestyle.
• Discretionary Bonus Program
• 401(k) Retirement Program
• Employee Assistance Program with confidential support from licensed professionals.
• Leave Benefits: The Steadman Clinic covers the cost of paid family medical leave in Colorado, basic life and AD&D, short- and long-term disability.
• Referral Incentive Program

Application Process

Thank you for your interest in The Steadman Clinic Athletic Training Internship. Dates for application submission for the 2026-2027 program will be from November 26, 2025 - March 1, 2026. If selected for interviews, in-person interviews will take place in March. Applicants offered the position will start on June 8, 2026.  We welcome applications only during the open application period. Candidates are encouraged to meet all requirements. All candidates must be certified athletic trainers at the start of the Internship. Applications will only be accepted through the online application; no applications will be accepted through mail or email.

Please include the following in your application (your application will not be considered without all of these items):

1. A cover letter
2. Resume or curriculum vitae
3. Reference list
4. Three letters of recommendation

Three letters of recommendation are required for each applicant, please upload to your application directly in the “Upload Additional Files” on the first page of the application. Or, letters may be submitted via email to Brandie Martin at bmartin@thesteadmanclinic.com. *If sent via email please place in the Subject: LOR [with first and last name of candidate].

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal treatment of all employees without regard to race, national origin, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability or other basis protected by law.

Salary : $57,800