PRN Athletic Trainer (TEMP)

The Opportunity:

The University of Central Florida Recreation and Wellness Center employs PRN (as needed) Athletic Trainers to serve in the supervision and coordination of the Recreation and Wellness Center’s overall sports medicine program, including, but not limited to: injury prevention, evaluation, management, and treatment of athletic injuries, short-term and long-term rehabilitation of athletic injuries, education and counseling of student-athletes, and athletics related health care administration in consultation with and under the supervision of the Athletic Training Coordinator and Physician(s).

Responsibilities:

Provide athletic training services for the Recreation and Wellness Center’s sports programs. This may include Intramural Sports, Sport Clubs, and general open recreation as directed by the Assistant Director of Campus Recreation and the Athletic Training & Risk Management Coordinator, including attendance at scheduled competitions as deemed necessary.

Assist with the coordination and scheduling of student-athletes for medical referrals and determine a student-athlete’s ability to practice and/or compete in consultation with the Team Physician(s) and Athletic Training & Risk Management Coordinator.

Consult with the Team Physician(s) and other athletic trainers for guidance on the treatment of injured student-athletes, and report on their progress.

Report the status of injured student-athletes to proper RWC supervisors and periodically meet to identify and discuss problem areas with proper members of the Risk Management Team.

Assist with the compilation, input, organization, and maintenance of all medical records on student-athletes.

Assist with the enforcement of codes of conduct and rules of use for the Athletic Training Clinic, the RWC’s facilities and equipment relating athletic training functions.

Share in the responsibility of athletic training clinic maintenance and upkeep.

Work in conjunction with RWC staff regarding the safety and usage of athletic equipment.

Maintain a good working relationship with the RWC staff regarding the safety of practice and competition surfaces and general field/court conditions.

Maintain certification and license requirements of the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC) and the State of Florida.

Other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Minimum Qualifications :

Master’s degree and 1+ years of relevant experience; Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of relevant experience; CPR, BLS and AED certifications; and have a State of Florida Athletic Training License.

Preferred Qualifications :

Prior experience working as an athletic trainer in a recreational setting.

Demonstrated customer service experience in a health, fitness, or recreational setting.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

The anticipated hourly rate for this position is $25.00 - $27.14. The final rate will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.

UCF is seeking to fill multiple roles. Candidates for this job posting will be considered for additional vacancies in this department.

All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H-1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 12 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Are Benefits Important to You?

State Benefits eligibility for OPS employees are subject to criteria established by the State of Florida. The state’s benefits administrator, People First, determines eligibility and coordinates enrollment. If this position becomes eligible for state benefits the employee will be notified directly by People First. OPS positions are not entitled to paid time off.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Department

Student Success and Well-Being (SSWB) - Recreation and Wellness Center - OPS

Hours of Work

Part time

Work Schedule

Flexible schedule, with shifts primarily available during weekday evenings and weekend days.

Type of Appointment

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Hourly Rate

$25.00 to Negotiable

Job Posting End Date

Benefits Eligibility

State Benefits eligibility for OPS employees are subject to criteria established by the State of Florida. The state’s benefits administrator, People First, determines eligibility and coordinates enrollment. If this position becomes eligible for state benefits the employee will be notified directly by People First. OPS positions are not entitled to paid time off.

The University of Central Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.

an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 407-823-1336 or email onac@ucf.edu .

For general application or posting questions, please email talent@ucf.edu .