Athletic Trainer

About the Role

Paine College seeks a licensed, dedicated Onsite Athletic Trainer to provide comprehensive sports medicine coverage for its NCCAA Division I student-athletes. The Athletic Trainer will work in close partnership with the Director of Athletics, coaching staff, team physicians, and campus health services to safeguard student-athlete health and support their academic and athletic success.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct on-field and clinical athletic training coverage for practices, competitions, and conditioning sessions across all intercollegiate sports.
• Evaluate, treat, and manage athletic injuries, applying appropriate first aid, taping, bracing, and emergency care as needed.
• Develop and implement injury prevention programs, including pre-participation physicals coordination, conditioning recommendations, and hydration/heat-illness protocols.
• Design and oversee individualized rehabilitation programs in coordination with team physicians and outside medical providers.
• Maintain accurate, confidential student-athlete medical records, injury reports, and treatment logs in compliance with HIPAA/FERPA and NCCAA requirements.
• Establish and maintain emergency action plans (EAPs) for all athletic venues and lead emergency response during athletic events.
• Manage the athletic training room, including inventory of medical supplies, taping/treatment equipment, and adherence to safety and sanitation standards.
• Coordinate referrals to team physicians, physical therapists, and specialists; track return-to-play protocols, including concussion management.
• Communicate regularly with coaches, the Director of Athletics, and families regarding student-athlete health status and return-to-play timelines.
• Ensure department-wide compliance with NCCAA health and safety guidelines, drug/supplement education, and risk-management policies.
• Assist with budgeting and ordering of athletic training and medical supplies.
• Supervise athletic training student aides or interns, if applicable.
• Represent Paine College Athletics professionally at home and away competitions, and support the College’s mission and Christian, HBCU identity.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Current certification by the Board of Certification (BOC) for the Athletic Trainer.
• Eligible for or currently licensed as an Athletic Trainer in the State of Georgia.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
• Minimum 1–3 years of athletic training experience in a collegiate, high school, or clinical sports medicine setting.
• Working knowledge of NCCAA (or comparable intercollegiate athletics association) health, safety, and eligibility guidelines.
• Ability to respond calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to work collaboratively with coaches, student-athletes, families, and medical staff.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel with athletic teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience at an HBCU or faith-based institution.
• Experience managing athletic training services across multiple sports simultaneously.
• Familiarity with electronic medical record / athletic training management software.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, and lift equipment or assist injured student-athletes (up to 50 lbs) as needed.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions during practices and competitions.
• Frequent evening, weekend, and travel commitments aligned with the athletics competition calendar.