Post Grad Intern Athletic Trainer - Sports Health Performance

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

The University Athletic Association at the University of Florida is accepting applications for a post graduate internship with the Florida Gators Men’s and Women’s Cross Country, Track & Field teams. This is a transition to practice position that will be provided autonomy with our Cross-Country teams while working closely with two staff certified athletic trainers to provide care to our Track & Field teams. Other duties include providing coverage for the athletic training facility, supervising athletic training students, and traveling overnight as required by the sport.
This is a time-limited position to provide practical experience in a working environment with an option for a second year if essential criteria is met. This position has an anticipated start date in summer 2025. This posting closes end of business day on March 14, 2025.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree
• BOC Certified and Florida Licensure eligible within 30 days of hire date
• Current American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA) Certification
• A valid driver’s license
• Highly organized individual with a positive attitude
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a dynamic team
• Ability to engage effectively with others of diverse cultures or backgrounds
• Ability to work a non-standard work schedule which will include evenings, weekends, holidays, and overnight team travel

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in an intercollegiate or professional athletics environment

*Please note: Additional on the job training will be provided to candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for this position.  Please note this is a non-coaching position.

BENEFITS:

Comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to health, dental, life, LTD, AD&D, pension (upon eligibility), recognition programs and paid time off. Also eligible for $25/month cell phone reimbursement and continuing education stipend. License, insurance and certification renewal fees covered. You can view our complete benefits on the official job posting by clicking here.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date, but no offer of employment will be extended until after the position closes. Once an official offer is extended and accepted, the candidate will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 and will be contingent on satisfactory background screening results. The candidate will also be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove identity and authorization to work in the United States without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. The University Athletic Association, Inc. is an at-will employer, a separate company from the University of Florida and not a state employer.

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