Athletic Training Internship

Position Summary

The Charleston Battery are seeking a motivated and passionate Athletic Training Intern to assist the club's Sports Medicine and Performance Department. This internship provides hands-on experience working in a professional soccer environment alongside certified athletic trainers, team physicians, strength and conditioning staff, coaching staff, and professional athletes.

Responsibilities

• Player Care
• Aid with daily preparation and set-up of the athletic training room.
• Prepare treatment tables, modalities, taping stations, hydration, and recovery equipment.
• Assist Certified Athletic Trainers with injury prevention, rehabilitation, and return-to-play programs.
• Help administer pre-training and pre-match taping, wrapping, and bracing under supervision.
• Aid with post-training and post-match recovery protocols including stretching, recovery modalities, and hydration.
• Maintain treatment and rehabilitation equipment.
• Training & Match Operations
• Aid with setup and breakdown of training sessions.
• Prepare medical bags and emergency equipment for all training sessions and matches.
• Aid with hydration stations before, during, and after training.
• Support medical coverage during home matches and designated away matches.
• Aid with maintaining medical inventory and supplies.
• Administrative Duties
• Aid with daily injury reports and player availability tracking.
• Organize and maintain medical records in accordance with HIPAA and league policies.
• Aid with scheduling appointments with physicians, imaging facilities, and specialists as needed.
• Support communication between players, coaching staff, and medical staff.
• Performance Support
• Aid with GPS equipment distribution and collection (if applicable).
• Help monitor player wellness questionnaires.
• Aid with recovery sessions, mobility work, and individualized activation programs.
• Support nutrition and hydration initiatives when applicable.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an accredited Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or Sports Medicine program.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid Certification.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding player medical information.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the soccer schedule.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Passion for professional sports and player care.

Preferred

• Enrollment in a CAATE-accredited Athletic Training Program.
• Previous experience working with collegiate or professional athletics.
• Soccer experience preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with injury rehabilitation and return-to-play protocols.
• Experience with electronic medical record systems.
• Knowledge of FIFA, USL, or professional soccer medical protocols.

Learning Opportunities

The Athletic Training Intern will gain experience in professional soccer medical operations, acute injury evaluation and management, rehabilitation programming, return-to-play decision making, sports performance and recovery strategies, emergency action planning, professional match-day medical operations, collaboration within a high-performance environment, sports medicine documentation and compliance, communication with coaches, physicians, and performance staff.

Schedule

Approximately 20–40 hours per week, depending on academic requirements and club schedule. Must be available for: Daily training sessions, home matches, select away matches, preseason activities, occasional community and club events.

Physical Requirements

The successful candidate must be able to: Stand and walk for extended periods, lift and carry medical equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, work outdoors in varying weather conditions, and respond quickly during emergency medical situations.

Preferred Characteristics

• Professional.
• Dependable.
• Detail-oriented.
• Proactive.
• Organized.
• Positive under pressure.
• A strong communicator.
• A collaborative team player.
• Passionate about helping athletes perform at their highest level.