Assistant Athletic Trainer (OPS) (2 Positions)

Ensuring that all coaching staff members have active CPR, First Aid and Blood-Borne Pathogen training

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Athletic Training or related field (or Bachelor’s degree and three years of athletic training experience) OR

• In lieu of a degree, any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree
• Six (6) years of progressive experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of NAIA and Sun Conference compliance requirements, eligibility rules, and reporting expectations
• Understanding of student-athlete development, academic support practices, and safe training standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to instruct, motivate, and mentor student-athletes.
• Ability to recruit high-performing athletes through relationship-building, evaluation, and talent identification.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound judgment and decision-making under pressure, especially during practice and competition.
• Ability to foster a culture of respect, accountability, teamwork, and academic success.

Normal Work Schedule:

This position is part-time (OPS) hourly. The position is heavily scheduled on evenings and weekends; however, the actual part-time work schedule will be determined upon hire.

LOCATION/WORK MODEL: Part-time/On-site

Target Hiring Salary: 2 positions at $10,000 each

Application Deadline Date: The position may be open for 14 days with a minimum of 7 days; however, the review of applications will commence immediately.

Application Process:

In addition to completing the online application, all applicants are required to upload the following as attachments to the application (preferably in PDF format):

• Cover Letter

• Resume

If any of these three items are missing, you will not be considered for the position. References will not be contacted unless you are selected as a finalist for the position.

Note: Employment-based visa sponsorship will NOT be considered for this position.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

Florida Polytechnic University is an equal opportunity/equal access institution. It is the policy of the Board of Trustees to provide equal opportunity for employment and educational opportunities to all (including applicants for employment, employees, applicants for admission, students, and others affiliated with the University) without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or genetic information.

Employment is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. An appointment is not final until proof is provided.

FLORIDA POLY BENEFITS INFORMATION

Florida Poly qualified employees have the opportunity to take advantage of a variety of health benefits (through the State of Florida) to help meet their specific needs, as well as the needs of their family. This comprehensive coverage includes flexible spending accounts, medical and life insurance, and worker's compensation.

Health benefits are administered through People First , on behalf of the State of Florida, as pre-tax insurance plans. People First handles all new hire enrollments, coverage changes, premium administration, and dependent eligibility. Their Service Center is staffed Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m.–6 p.m. EST, at 1-866-663-4735.

RETIREMENT

Florida Poly offers great options for retirement. From the required selection of a state plan to additional voluntary retirement plans, our employees have many opportunities to save and prepare for their future. Click Here for more information.

OTHER BENEFITS

• Discounts & Perks
  
  
• Annual Leave
  
  
• • To help promote work-life balance, Florida Poly provides a generous leave program, which includes paid time off and paid holidays. Qualified employees may accrue 22 days of annual leave. In addition, the University observes the holidays listed in our University Holidays policy FPU-1.008 .
    
    
• Sick Leave
  
  
• • Qualified employees may also accrue 12 days of annual sick leave and participate in our Sick Pool Program .
    
    
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
  
  

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SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING ATTACHMENTS:

Required attachments are listed on each posting. Please be sure to attach all required documents in the Resume/CV field before continuing through the application. Once your application has been submitted, no changes may be made and additional attachments will not be considered.

An unofficial copy of the degree/transcript is acceptable during the application process. For positions requiring a degree, the official transcripts are required upon hire.

Foreign Transcript: Transcripts issued outside of the United States require a equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the application deadline.

All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements.

This position requires a background check, which may include a level II screening as required by the Florida Statute §435.04.