Athletic Trainer

Brown University Athletics and Recreation is seeking candidates for the Athletic Trainer position. Located in Providence, Rhode Island, and a member of the Ivy League, our intercollegiate athletics program consists of 38 varsity teams with approximately 1,000 athletes who participate within the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA-DI).

This role provides medical care and health education to ensure the safety of, reduce the risk of injury to, and guide the rehabilitation of Brown student-athletes under the guidance of the Associate Director of Athletics, Sports Medicine. The position will serve as primary athletic trainer for sports as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree, required

• RI Athletic Training License required (to be obtained prior to hire date).

• Board of Certification “BOC” for athletic training NATABOC Certification, required.

• Maintain BOCNATABOC Certification Continuing Education Units (CEUs) every reporting period, as required.

• A minimum of one year of relevant athletic training experience is required. 

• Appropriate Emergency Cardiac Care certification as required by the BOC.

• A manual therapy certification preferred

• All division employees are required to demonstrate exemplary ethical conduct and conformance to NCAA rules and regulations; the duties of the position are to be performed in compliance with all NCAA and Ivy League rules and regulations; and any rules violations on behalf of themselves or any knowledge of violations within the division are to be reported to the appropriate parties. 

• Employees in coaching positions are required to pass the NCAA Coaches Certification Test, maintain current AED/CPR & First Aid certification (certification is available at no cost through the Division), and attend all required divisional and/or NCAA training/education programs.

• Background Check – Criminal, Education, MVR

Job Competencies

Indicate the essential job competencies. Competencies are required knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job successfully.

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication & computer skills, necessary

• Demonstrated ability to work with and relate well to students

• Strong work ethic, passion for the profession and commitment to student-athletes

• Basic proficiency in excel, word, internet & email capabilities.

• Experience with electronic medical records system, helpful.

All division employees are required to demonstrate exemplary ethical conduct and conformance to NCAA rules and regulations; the duties of the position are to be performed in compliance with all NCAA, Ivy League rules and regulations; and any rules violations on behalf of themselves or any knowledge of violations within the division are to be reported to the compliance office and appropriate parties. Employees in coaching positions must receive annual rules education on NCAA legislation related to recruiting by the compliance office and maintain current AED/CPR and First Aid certification (certification is available at no cost through the Division).

Background Check – Criminal, Education, MVR

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown.