Job Summary
Assist the Senior Associate Athletic Director, Performance and Sports Medicine and supervising team physicians with the delivery of athletic health care for intercollegiate athletes and athletic teams.
What You'll Be Doing:
- The Athletic Trainer will be a member of the Purdue Sports Medicine Department working under the supervision of the Senior Associate Athletic Director, Performance and Sports Medicine and team physicians to deliver athletic health care for intercollegiate athletes and athletic teams, mainly Football. Additional duties will include but are not limited to:
- Provide service care given of emergency needs of student-athletes.
- Provide immediate Rx rehabilitation for patients.
- Provide supervision of returning student-athlete to athletic activity.
- Provide appropriate documentation of care.
- Serve as the primary rehabilitation coordinator, fostering seamless communication and integration among all members of the sports medicine and performance team.
- Mentor and provide guidance to less experienced athletic training staff, promoting best practices in rehabilitation and injury management.
- Lead collaborative case reviews utilizing advanced clinical reasoning to establish holistic and innovative return-to-play strategies.
- Supervise athletic training curriculum students as assigned.
- Maintain appropriate medical records for student-athletes health care.
- Execute administrative duties as assigned by the Senior Associate Athletic Director, Performance and Sports Medicine.
- Address other related health care problems as assigned by the Senior Associate Athletic Director, Performance and Sports Medicine and/or supervising team physician.
About Us:
Purdue Athletics is built on unrivaled pride, unlimited potential, and a sense of shared purpose that unites staff, student-athletes, and the broader community. As part of Purdue’s 150-year legacy, Athletics exemplifies a culture of collaboration, continuous growth, and excellence, where every member is encouraged to strive for success while fostering a positive and supportive environment. Joining Purdue Athletics means joining a team committed to building a better world together—where professional aspirations thrive, innovation is celebrated, and a lasting impact is made on campus and beyond. Read more: Purdue Boilermakers Athletics
What We're Looking For:
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree from CAAHEP accredited athletic training education program
- Four (4) years’ experience required in Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy and/or Athletic Training
- Preferred five (5) years’ experience with a proven record of accomplishment of effective collaboration within a multi-disciplinary performance team within a collegiate, professional, or high-performance Football setting; demonstrated expertise in rehabilitation program design and coordination, including advanced knowledge of functional return-to-play protocols and post-surgical rehabilitation.
Skills needed:
- NATA-BOC certification and ability to obtain Indiana Athletic Training License, Indiana Physical Therapy License if employee has Physical Therapy Degree.
- Must adhere to and comply with Purdue University, Big Ten Conference, and the NCAA applicable rules policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
- MODERATE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: Lift and carry 25 to 50 lbs. frequently, and up to 60 lbs. occasionally.
Who We Are:
Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.
Additional Information:
- Purdue’s benefits summary https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/
- Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
- A background check will be required for employment in this position
- FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
- Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period
Career Stream
Compensation Information:
Professional 3
Pay Band S060
Job Code#20003648
Link to Purdue University's Compensation Guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php
EOE
Purdue University is an EO/EA University