Fellowship Athletic Trainer

Fellowship Athletic Trainer

The Fellowship Athletic Trainer is a structured, non-accredited developmental position designed for recent graduates seeking to enhance their clinical skills and gain experience in collegiate athletics. This mentored role provides supervised, hands-on experience in sports medicine while supporting the healthcare needs of student-athletes. This position is intended to serve as a bridge between academic preparation and full-time clinical practice.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist athletic training staff in the prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries and illnesses.
• Provide supervised medical coverage for assigned teams, including practices and competitions.
• Support daily athletic training room operations, including treatment implementation and modality application.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation under the direction of supervising athletic trainers.
• Assist with injury tracking, rehabilitation programs, and return-to-play progression plans.
• Participate in implementation of emergency action plans and safety procedures.
• Travel with teams as assigned, under supervision.
• Assist with administrative tasks such as inventory management and general facility upkeep.

Supervision and Scope of Practice

• Works under the direct supervision of licensed and certified athletic trainers.
• Clinical decision-making and return-to-play determinations remain the responsibility of supervising staff.
• This position is educational in nature and does not function as an independent healthcare provider within the department.

Professional Development

• Participate in a structured mentorship program with senior athletic training staff.
• Attend weekly or bi-weekly educational sessions, including case studies and skill development.

Gain exposure to:

• Collegiate healthcare models
• Insurance and claims processes
• Interdisciplinary care (team physicians, mental health, nutrition)
• Opportunities to assist with research, presentations, or departmental initiatives.
• Encouraged to pursue continuing education and professional certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Athletic Training from a CAATE-accredited program.
• BOC certified (or certification eligible).
• Eligible for Texas state licensure.
• Strong desire to pursue a career in athletic training or sports medicine.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior clinical rotations or internship experience in collegiate athletics.
• Interest in pursuing advanced roles in collegiate or professional sports medicine.

Term of Appointment

• 10-month appointment aligned with the academic year.
• Designed as a temporary developmental role (typically 12 years maximum, non-renewable or limited renewal).

Reporting Structure

Reports to the Head Athletic Trainer / Director of Sports Medicine. Works under the daily supervision of assigned staff athletic trainers.