Athletic Trainer Intern

Job Title
Athletic Trainer Intern

Requisition Number
RE52679

Working Title

Department Name
12F00:UKAA - Support Services

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
40

Salary Range
$15.30-24.50/hour

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

BA

Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

0 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

Athletic Certification State Licensure Eligible within 90 days

Physical Requirements

Physical requirements for this position include, but are not limited to: running, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, sitting on the floor getting up and down from the floor, and equipment.

Shift

Days, Evenings, Weekends

Job Summary

The University of Kentucky Athletics Department, in conjunction with the College of Health Sciences is looking for an individual to provide athletic training services to collegiate student athletes participating in UK Football and other specific sports assigned while completing course work to earn a graduate certificate in Musculoskeletal Injury Management. This is a two-year fellowship program. This athletic trainer will also work with coaches on implementation of strategies, monitor materials, and provide clerical support to the UK Athletic Department.

Must meet minimum requirements for UK College of Health Sciences Graduate School.

Must be able to comply with all SEC, University and NCAA rules and regulations.

This position will begin July 2026 and end June 2028.

Athletic Certification State Licensure Eligible-must obtain within 90 days from date of hire

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Communication skills, time management, motivated, taking direction from multiple individuals.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
01/08/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.