Assistant Athletic Trainer

Assistant Athletic Trainer

Bowling Green State University

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Job Type: Full-Time
Division: Intercollegiate Athletics
Opening Date: 02/09/2026
Location: Main Campus (BG), OH
Job Number: BGSU01382
Department: Intercollegiate Athletics
Closing:

Summary

The general purpose of this position is to provide medical care, preventions and screening, and rehabilitation for athletic injuries. This position must establish an initial clinical impression concerning the athletic injury; and, a proper course of action regarding action and treatment and/or referral to a qualified physician. This position must uphold, and maintain, the mission of the department and the institution.

Essential Functions

• Prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries
• Coordinating physician appointments for student athletes
• Sports team travel for competition
• Supervision, teaching, and mentoring of MAT students and Intern Athletic Trainers
• Processing insurance claims
• Administrative duties including professional development and department meetings
• Injury Reports for coaching staff
• Medical reports for coaches/administrators/athletic support staff
• Maintenance and management of athletic training facilities
• Communication of medical injuries/illnesses with student athlete’s parent(s)/guardian(s)
• Pre/Post practice preparation
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

The following Degree is required:

• Bachelor’s Degree.
  • Master’s Degree preferred
  • One Degree must be in Athletic Training
  
  

The following Experience is required:

• 6 months of athletic training experience

The following Certifications and Licensure is required:

• Current Board of Certification (BOC)
• Current or eligible to meet Ohio Athletic Training Licensure or other state Licensure: Ohio licensure shall be obtained in the first month of employment
• Current Ohio Athletic Training Licensure or other state Licensure: Ohio licensure shall be obtained in the first month of employment
• Current CPR, First Aid, and AED Certification (examples include: CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer – American Red Cross/BLS Healthcare Provider – American Red Cross/BLS Healthcare Provider – American Heart Association)

Additional Information

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must have the ability to work in the collegiate setting with collegiate athletes, coaches, and other athletic department staff
• Knowledgeable in aquatic therapy
• Knowledgeable in EMRs
• Knowledge of human anatomy, exercise physiology, evaluation/rehabilitation techniques

Application Deadline

The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by February 23, 2026.

Required Application Materials & Evaluation

• Experience must be fully documented on the official application.
• The application will be used to evaluate if candidates meet the minimum requirements for the position and for consideration when determining starting pay rate.
• Experience requirements are inclusive of relevant professional experience, or experience attained through relevant internships, co-ops, student employment positions, or graduate assistantships.

Uploads

• Required: Resume (for supplemental information only)
• Optional: Cover Letter

Essential Requirement: Work Authorization

BGSU does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Bowling Green State University is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to ensuring an equal employment opportunity for all applicants and encourage applications from all regardless of sex, race, veteran-status, disability, age, gender identity, genetic information, religion, or sexual orientation. EEOC Know Your Rights Poster: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421 or email [email protected].

BGSU is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/bgsu/jobs/5230459/assistant-athletic-trainer

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