Athletic Trainer

Memphis, TN, United States (On-site)

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Job Description

Responsible for athletic events, games and practices of assigned sports; stays available in case of injury to athlete. Provides first aid and emergency care to injured athletes; provides first-line evaluation and assessment of injury or illness.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

Perform injury and illness prevention, evaluation, management, treatment, and rehabilitation. Provide First Aid and Emergency Care coverage during practices, games, training sessions, and travel. Design and Perform Rehabilitation Exercise Programs for injured athletes. Apply Preventative Taping and/or Bracing to prevent or protect against athletic injuries. Administer Therapeutic Modality treatments on injured athletes. (40%)

Communicate with Physicians and Coaches regarding the physical progress of athletes. Coordinate physician care for injured or ill athletes. (10%)

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Athletic Trainer

Memphis, TN, United States (On-site)

Be the First to Apply

Job Description

Responsible for athletic events, games and practices of assigned sports; stays available in case of injury to athlete. Provides first aid and emergency care to injured athletes; provides first-line evaluation and assessment of injury or illness.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

Perform injury and illness prevention, evaluation, management, treatment, and rehabilitation. Provide First Aid and Emergency Care coverage during practices, games, training sessions, and travel. Design and Perform Rehabilitation Exercise Programs for injured athletes. Apply Preventative Taping and/or Bracing to prevent or protect against athletic injuries. Administer Therapeutic Modality treatments on injured athletes. (40%)

Communicate with Physicians and Coaches regarding the physical progress of athletes. Coordinate physician care for injured or ill athletes. (10%)

Medical records coordinator of medical files for assigned student-athletes. (10%)

Coordinate Pre-participation Physical Exams for all athletes. (10%)

Evaluate and coordinate the nutritional needs of athletes. (5%)

Coordinate education of health issues for coaches and athletes. (5%)

Assist in the hiring and supervision of department Graduate Assistants and Interns. (5%)

Maintain Inventory, and Order Sports Medicine supplies and equipment. Maintain Emergency Medical and Rehabilitation Equipment. (5%)

Must maintain NATA-BOC certification, State of Tennessee Licensure, and CPR/AED certification. Stays current in the athletic training field through continuing education classes and industry-specific publications. (5%)

Other duties as assigned. (5%)
 

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant degree field and two (2) years of experience as a Certified Athletic Trainer; OR a Master’s degree in a relevant degree field.

Candidates must be CPR/AED/First Aid certified, NATABOC certified, and be licensed in the state of Tennessee (or have the ability to obtain licensure within 90 days of hire).

Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

About Us

The University of Memphis is a leading, student-centered, urban public R1 research institution. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, on 1,160 acres. The University serves a population of nearly 20,000 students and 2,500 employees, including more than 1,000 full-time faculty members. The University offers bachelor’s degrees in more than 230 areas of study, master’s degrees in more than 50 subjects and doctoral degrees in 26 disciplines; supported an institutional record of more than $100 million in research awards for FY24; and has an operating budget of close to $500 million.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 277
  
• Job Category Athletics and Recreation
  
• Posting Date 02/18/2026, 04:23 AM
  
• Apply Before 04/01/2026, 04:59 AM
  
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
  
• Job Schedule Full time
  
• Locations 38152 (On-site)
  
• Campus Location Main Campus (Memphis, TN)
  
• Hiring Range $45,000 - $50,000
  
• Work Schedule Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm/ Travel and weekends included
  

• Job Posting Category Staff

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