University of Georgia
Student Football Athletic Trainer
Position: Student Football Athletic Trainer (Working Title: Student Football Athletic Trainer). Department: Athletics-Training. Posting Number: G/R30060P. Employment Type: Employee. Start Date: 07/07/2025. Salary: Advertised. Location: Athens, GA.
About the University of Georgia: The University of Georgia is a public flagship university established in 1785. UGA has 41,000 students, more than 7,700 staff, and 19 schools and colleges. UGA is ranked among the top 20 public universities by U.S. News & World Report.
Duties & Responsibilities
Serve as athletic trainer for the specified student‑athlete team(s) under the sports medicine director.
Provide practice and competition coverage, including travel responsibilities.
Coordinate and supervise medical care for athletes as assigned.
Initial assessment and treatment of athletic injuries.
Physician referral as appropriate; maintain regular communication with the primary care team physician and specialty team physicians.
Perform casting and splinting procedures.
Manage wound care, including removal of sutures and staples on MD order.
Schedule diagnostic testing appointments and physician appointments.
Use therapeutic modalities and exercise programs.
Maintain confidential medical records in the Presagia system.
Collect and apply Fusionetics data.
Coordinate concussion testing protocol and collaborate for athletic event medical coverage.
Develop and implement structured rehabilitation programs at MD supervision; coordinate physician re‑checks and maintain communication with supervising physicians.
Develop rehabilitation protocols and coordinate with rehabilitation director.
Use therapeutic modalities and exercise; coordinate physician re‑checks, isokinetic testing, and aquatic rehabilitation.
Assist in planning, scheduling, and coordinating pre‑participation physical examinations for student‑athletes.
Participate in post‑physical physician meetings and coordinate required follow‑up testing from physicals.
Provide preventative maintenance rehabilitation programs; perform fitness assessments, physical conditioning, fitting of protective equipment, and fabrication of tape, braces, and special pads.
Cast/mold custom foot orthotics; design flexibility and strength and conditioning programs.
Provide emergency care and first aid; develop emergency plan; coordinate emergency care with ATC, EMS, and MD; manage emergency equipment; provide emergency medicine in‑servicing.
Position Summary
Daily organization of the athletic training room, including physical and administrative work.
Assist with medical documentation, including electronic medical records.
Attend physician, radiology, and specialty appointments as needed.
Assist with treatment and rehabilitation of student‑athletes under ATC supervision.
Provide oversight of team and individual strength and conditioning sessions and sport practices under ATC supervision.
Other duties as assigned; may work outside traditional Monday‑Friday, 9a‑5p.
Minimum Qualifications
Student in an ATC‑approved program with knowledge of athletic training fundamentals.
Physical demands: driving required.
Certification: Athletic Training Student in CAATE‑approved program.
Required Documents
Resume/CV
Optional Documents
Cover Letter
EEO Statement The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status or other protected status.
Background Check: UGA Background Check website.
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About the University of Georgia: The University of Georgia is a public flagship university established in 1785. UGA has 41,000 students, more than 7,700 staff, and 19 schools and colleges. UGA is ranked among the top 20 public universities by U.S. News & World Report.
Duties & Responsibilities
Serve as athletic trainer for the specified student‑athlete team(s) under the sports medicine director.
Provide practice and competition coverage, including travel responsibilities.
Coordinate and supervise medical care for athletes as assigned.
Initial assessment and treatment of athletic injuries.
Physician referral as appropriate; maintain regular communication with the primary care team physician and specialty team physicians.
Perform casting and splinting procedures.
Manage wound care, including removal of sutures and staples on MD order.
Schedule diagnostic testing appointments and physician appointments.
Use therapeutic modalities and exercise programs.
Maintain confidential medical records in the Presagia system.
Collect and apply Fusionetics data.
Coordinate concussion testing protocol and collaborate for athletic event medical coverage.
Develop and implement structured rehabilitation programs at MD supervision; coordinate physician re‑checks and maintain communication with supervising physicians.
Develop rehabilitation protocols and coordinate with rehabilitation director.
Use therapeutic modalities and exercise; coordinate physician re‑checks, isokinetic testing, and aquatic rehabilitation.
Assist in planning, scheduling, and coordinating pre‑participation physical examinations for student‑athletes.
Participate in post‑physical physician meetings and coordinate required follow‑up testing from physicals.
Provide preventative maintenance rehabilitation programs; perform fitness assessments, physical conditioning, fitting of protective equipment, and fabrication of tape, braces, and special pads.
Cast/mold custom foot orthotics; design flexibility and strength and conditioning programs.
Provide emergency care and first aid; develop emergency plan; coordinate emergency care with ATC, EMS, and MD; manage emergency equipment; provide emergency medicine in‑servicing.
Position Summary
Daily organization of the athletic training room, including physical and administrative work.
Assist with medical documentation, including electronic medical records.
Attend physician, radiology, and specialty appointments as needed.
Assist with treatment and rehabilitation of student‑athletes under ATC supervision.
Provide oversight of team and individual strength and conditioning sessions and sport practices under ATC supervision.
Other duties as assigned; may work outside traditional Monday‑Friday, 9a‑5p.
Minimum Qualifications
Student in an ATC‑approved program with knowledge of athletic training fundamentals.
Physical demands: driving required.
Certification: Athletic Training Student in CAATE‑approved program.
Required Documents
Resume/CV
Optional Documents
Cover Letter
EEO Statement The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status or other protected status.
Background Check: UGA Background Check website.
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