Head, Athletic Trainer

Make a difference at one of Florida’s premier institutions for education in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Florida Polytechnic University, ranked the No. 1 public college in the region by U.S. News and World Report, offers a unique working environment that encourages faculty and staff to be part of a culture that prizes collaboration, innovation, and the willingness to go above and beyond to ensure our students and University succeed. Florida Poly offers a small campus academic environment where students form connections with their faculty and peers as they pursue high-value degrees in engineering and applied sciences.

The University is equipped with cutting-edge facilities and equipment and two award-winning, architecturally distinct academic buildings. Its evolving curriculum, designed to meet the needs of industry and provide a life-long educational foundation for students, has helped the institution grow in prominence since its opening in 2014. Florida Poly’s deliberately small classes, affordability, and outstanding graduate outcomes have helped it earn recognitions such as being named a top value school, in the top 25 nationally for affordability, and in the top five best universities in the South for tech students. Accredited by ABET and SACSCOC, Florida Poly is educating some of the brightest minds in Florida and attracting standout talent from across the nation.

   

JOB TITLE

   

Head, Athletic Trainer

   

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

   

The position will direct all aspects of the sports medicine program. The position is responsible for working with the head team physician to develop the overall sports medicine program, including injury prevention programs, injury evaluations, injury management, treatment and rehabilitation, educational programs, and counseling of student-athletes. The position will direct, supervise, and evaluate all aspects of the athletic training program, including hiring, training, and supervising full-time assistant athletic trainers. The position will be responsible for specific sport responsibilities, including attendance at team practices and home and away competitions, and primary injury management of team members. The position will also assist with a drug education program, manage athletic training budget, serve as the primary liaison with the athletics insurance provider, assist in fundraising, and perform other duties as assigned by the director of athletics.

   

JOB DESCRIPTION

   

Responsibilities:

Athletic Training Room

• Evaluate and assist with athletic injuries
• Treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries
• Oversight of education programs for students in key areas like drug education and sports nutrition

Practice and Game Coverage

• Supervise practice and games for player safety
• Manage and treat athletic injuries
• Follow the rules and guidelines set by the NAIA and the Sun Conference

Management

• Scheduling of athletic trainers to ensure coverage for appropriate teams and home events
• Hiring, managing, and reviewing the performance of athletic trainers
• Ensuring that every staff member meets the state and federal requirements to serve as an athletic trainer
• Conducting regular meetings and utilizing other forms of communication to direct the staff and provide
• continuing education
• Managing the athletic training budgets
• Ensuring that all emergency procedures are updated and shared with athletic trainers and coaching staff
• Ensuring that all coaching staff members have active CPR, First Aid, and Blood-Borne Pathogen training

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Athletic Training or related field
• OR
• Bachelor’s degree and three years of athletic training experience)
• OR
• In lieu of a degree, any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree.
• Six (6) years of progressive experience

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities KSAs:

• Comprehensive understanding of soccer techniques, strategies, regulations, and best practices at the collegiate level.
• Strong knowledge of NAIA and Sun Conference compliance requirements, eligibility rules, and reporting expectations.
• Understanding of student-athlete development, academic support practices, and safe training standards
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to instruct, motivate, and mentor student-athletes.
• Ability to recruit high-performing athletes through relationship-building, evaluation, and talent identification.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound judgment and decision-making under pressure, particularly during practice and competitive play.
• Ability to foster a culture of respect, accountability, teamwork, and academic success.
• Must be able to lift more than 50 lbs.

Required Licenses, Certifications, and/or other specific requirements of law:

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

• This position requires a criminal background check, which may include a Level II screening as required by Florida Statute §435.04.

• This position is subject to federal and state privacy regulations.

Normal Work Schedule: 

This position is salary exempt.  The normal work schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.; however, occasional weekends and evenings may be required.  

LOCATION/WORK MODEL: Full-time/On-site

Target Hiring Salary: $60,000 - $65,000, commensurate with experience.

Application Deadline Date: The position may be open for 14 days with a minimum of 7 days; however, the review of applications will commence immediately.

Application Process:

In addition to completing the online application, all applicants are required to upload the following as attachments to the application (preferably in PDF format):

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• Three (3) Professional References

If any of these three items are missing, you will not be considered for the position. References will not be contacted unless you are selected as a finalist for the position.

Note: Employment-based visa sponsorship will NOT be considered for this position.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

Florida Polytechnic University is an equal opportunity/equal access institution. It is the policy of the Board of Trustees to provide equal opportunity for employment and educational opportunities to all (including applicants for employment, employees, applicants for admission, students, and others affiliated with the University) without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or genetic information.

Employment is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. An appointment is not final until proof is provided.

FLORIDA POLY BENEFITS INFORMATION

Florida Poly qualified employees have the opportunity to take advantage of a variety of health benefits (through the State of Florida) to help meet their specific needs, as well as the needs of their family. This comprehensive coverage includes flexible spending accounts, medical and life insurance, and worker's compensation.

Health benefits are administered through People First, on behalf of the State of Florida, as pre-tax insurance plans. People First handles all new hire enrollments, coverage changes, premium administration, and dependent eligibility. Their Service Center is staffed Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m.–6 p.m. EST, at 1-866-663-4735.

RETIREMENT

Florida Poly offers great options for retirement. From the required selection of a state plan to additional voluntary retirement plans, our employees have many opportunities to save and prepare for their future. Click Here for more information. 

OTHER BENEFITS

• Discounts & Perks

• Annual Leave

• • To help promote work-life balance, Florida Poly provides a generous leave program, which includes paid time off and paid holidays. Qualified employees may accrue 22 days of annual leave. In addition, the University observes the holidays listed in our University Holidays policy FPU-1.008.

• Sick Leave

• • Qualified employees may also accrue 12 days of annual sick leave and participate in our Sick Pool Program.

• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)

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SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING ATTACHMENTS:

 

Required attachments are listed on each posting.   Please be sure to attach all required documents in the Resume/CV field before continuing through the application. Once your application has been submitted, no changes may be made and additional attachments will not be considered. 

 

An unofficial copy of the degree/transcript is acceptable during the application process. For positions requiring a degree, the official transcripts are required upon hire. 

 

Foreign Transcript: Transcripts issued outside of the United States require a equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the application deadline.

 

All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements.

  

This position requires a background check, which may include a level II screening as required by the Florida Statute §435.04.