Staff Athletic Trainer

About the role

The position functions as an allied healthcare professional with independent decision making who insures the healthcare and safety of intercollegiate student-athletes and the athletic department.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Director of Athletic Training in coordinating all phases of health care program for intercollegiate athletes.
• Communicate with coaches, administrators, physicians, and parents regarding injury status of student athletes.
• Complete all credit card reconciliations, email correspondence, and returning of phone calls in a timely manner, meeting deadlines as directed.
• Maintain Tennessee State License and National Certification (NATABOC) to facilitate a knowledge level that allows functioning as a healthcare provider with independent decision-making to the ensure health and safety of the athletic department.
• Oversee the complete spectrum of medical care (physical and mental) of intercollegiate student-athletes, including, but not limited to injury reduction, coverage of events, evaluation/assessment, referral to directing physicians, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses, determining a safe return to sports.
• Provide on-site coverage of for athletic practices, games, and special events as assigned.
• Travel as necessary.
• Regular attendance is an essential function to perform the duties of this position.
• Secondary administrative duties as assigned (i.e., inventory, golf cart maintenance or athletic training room facility tasks).
• Understand and comply with all rules and guidelines set forth by the NCAA, Rhodes College, SAA (Southern Athletic Conference) and Rhodes College Athletics, working with compliance office to make sure programs and student-athletes are complying with all rules and regulations regarding compliance issues.
• All athletic staff should score a minimum score of 75 on the NCAA Rules Test.
• Maintain professional knowledge and skills by attending trainings and participating in professional development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, required; Master’s degree, preferred.
• Previous experience with manual therapy, preferred.
• Must communicate effectively with all types of people, and establish and maintain a strong working relationship with students, parents, alumni, faculty, staff and other college personnel.
• Must have the ability to work responsibly with minimal supervision.
• NATA BOC certified; State of TN Athletic Trainer license eligible.
• CPR/AED Certified.

Qualifications

• A valid driver’s license, a good driving record, and must be insurable by the College’s insurance carrier.
• Must have knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

Skills

• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Full-time 10-month positions starting July 27, 2026 for the 2026-27 academic year.

Additional Information

Rhodes is an equal opportunity employer that offers an excellent benefits package and a great working environment.