Athletic Trainer Intern, Spring 2027

About IMG Academy
IMG Academy is the world’s leading sports education brand, providing a holistic education model that empowers student-athletes to win their future while preparing them for college and for life. IMG Academy has been nationally recognized by organizations including Sports Business Journal, USA Today, and the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For for its workplace culture, innovation, and commitment to developing people both on and off the field.

IMG Academy provides growth opportunities for student-athletes and partners through an innovative suite of on-campus and online experiences:

• Boarding school and camps, delivered on a state-of-the-art campus in Bradenton, Florida
• Online coaching through IMG Academy+, focused on personal development through the lens of sport and performance
• Online college recruiting through NCSA College Recruiting and SportsRecruits, providing industry-leading recruiting education, tools, and access to a network of more than 40,000 college coaches for student-athletes, families, club coaches, and event operators
• Elevate by IMG Academy, a performance and personal development solution that delivers mindset, leadership, and wellbeing programming to schools, colleges, and organizations through a combination of digital content and immersive experiences

Position Summary:

The Athletic Training Intern is a paid, hourly position designed for current Master's students pursuing Athletic Training who are completing clinical education requirements through a CAATE-accredited program.

The Athletic Training Intern will provide supervised Athletic Training Services to IMG Academy student-athletes under the direction of designated preceptors and the Sports Medicine team. The Intern will gain progressive clinical experience within a high-performance sports environment while developing skills in injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, documentation, communication, interdisciplinary collaboration and professional practice.

This position supports IMG Academy's commitment to developing the next generation of Athletic Training professionals while contributing to the delivery of high-quality Sports Medicine services to student-athletes.

Position Responsibilities:

• Observe and support Athletic Training coverage for an assigned IMG Academy sport program, summer camps, external groups and other sports as needed.
• With appropriate ATC supervision, assistance with prevention, assessment, immediate care, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.
• Support the evaluation of athletes' readiness and willingness to participate.
• Assist with treatment and rehabilitation programming under the direction of designated preceptors and appropriate healthcare providers.
• Assisting with accurate and timely documentation within the Athlete Management System (AMS) and following IMG Academy Sports Medicine documentation standards.
• Helping with appropriate communication regarding athlete status with coaches, parents/guardians, APD staff—including Strength & Conditioning, Sport Science, Nutrition, Mental Conditioning and Leadership—and other stakeholders when warranted.
• Involved with collaboration and discussions with physicians, physical therapists and other healthcare professionals to support safe return to participation.
• Collaborate with other APD divisions as part of an interdisciplinary team supporting the assigned sport.
• Develop familiarity with and support implementation of IMG Academy performance testing and monitoring protocols.
• Participate in injury prevention, recovery and performance initiatives as directed.
• Demonstrate progressive clinical responsibility consistent with educational objectives, clinical experience and preceptor guidance.

• Participate in clinical education activities, feedback, reflection and professional development.
• Demonstrates ethical behavior and professional conduct as an extension of the Sports Medicine team and an IMGA employee through effective communication, responsible actions, and a positive attitude.

• Maintain day-to-day cleanliness, organization and upkeep of Athletic Training facilities and equipment.
• Follow all HIPAA, OSHA and applicable regulatory requirements and IMG Academy policies.
• Protect the confidentiality and privacy of student-athlete medical information.
• Assist with organizational and operational tasks necessary to support Sports Medicine services.
• Promote a diverse, inclusive, respectful and collaborative environment.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures and business ethics per IMGA staff policies and procedures employee handbook.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the designated Preceptor, Clinical Education Coordinator or Medical Director.
• Support Athletic Training services across multiple sports and clinical environments, with athletes generally ranging from 13–19 years of age.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Currently enrolled in a Master's program in Athletic Training through a CAATE-accredited program.
• Ability and willingness to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare and performance environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated professionalism and commitment to ethical practice.
• Desire to learn, accept feedback and continuously develop clinical skills.
• Ability to build positive professional relationships with athletes, coaches, parents/guardians, healthcare providers and staff.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, high-performance sports environment.
• Commitment to athlete-centered care and professional growth.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Ability to lift, move, push and pull equipment or boxes in excess of 40 lbs.
• Ability to work outdoors and tolerate varying temperatures for reasonable periods of time.
• Ability to move throughout a large campus, including gyms, turf fields, outdoor fields and other athletic facilities.
• Ability to stand, walk and perform clinical responsibilities for extended periods.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends and holidays, as required by sport and departmental schedules.
• Ability to respond appropriately to the physical and operational demands of a busy Athletic Training environment.

Background Requirements:

• Requires a background check upon offer
• Requires a drug test upon offer

Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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