Head Football Athletic Trainer

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Date:
Sep 10, 2026

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Title: Head Football Athletic Trainer

Occupational

Summary:

The athletic trainer will manage the health care of the student-athletes of Duke University participating in NCAA Division I sports and report to the Executive Director of Athletic Medicine. This is a 12 month position.

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• Bachelor’s degree in appropriate area of specialization and master’s degree
• Certified by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification (NATABOC).
• Fulfill requirements to apply for State Licensure with the NC Board of Athletic Trainer Examiners.
• Familiarity with NCAA governing rules.
• Minimum of five years of athletic training experience with football.

• Preventing and caring for athletic injuries and illnesses
• Evaluating athletic injuries
• Communicating information between the athletic medicine team, physicians, coaches, student-athletes and parents
• Educating and counseling student-athletes about injuries/illnesses
• Maintaining appropriate documentation and record-keeping
• Additional duties as determined by the Executive Director of Athletic Medicine.

Work requires knowledge of the general principles of preventive physical care for athletes, first aid treatment and referral, and post injury rehabilitation normally acquired through a bachelor's degree in Sports Medicine or other related Athletic Trainer program. National Athletic Trainers Association certification is required.

Work requires one year experience participating in various administrative, educational or medical support services such as coordinating arrangements for appointments and activities, participating in physical training tasks and instructions, providing first aid treatment or other related functions in order to acquire skills necessary to participate in a comprehensive sports medical program for intercollegiate athletes. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Work requires one year experience participating in various administrative, educational or medical support services such as coordinating arrangements for appointments and activities, participating in physical training tasks and instructions, providing first aid treatment or other related functions in order to acquire skills necessary to participate in a comprehensive sports medical program for intercollegiate athletes. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Job Code:  ATHLETICS TRAINER

Job Level: 10

Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $115,000 to USD $130,000. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at:…