Athletic Training Fellow, Football

Work Arrangement:

Requisition Number: 263426

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location:

Durham, NC, US, 27710

Personnel Area: CENTRAL ADMIN MANAGEMENT CTR

Date: Nov 20, 2025

Duke Athletics is firmly committed to our values of respect, trust, inclusion, discovery, and excellence, and to continuing our work to be an equitable and inclusive environment for all. Our collective success within and beyond the competitive arena depends on each community member being and feeling welcomed, respected, and valued. Through continuous education, reflection, humility, and accountability, we strive to develop leaders who embody these ideals.

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Title: Athletic Training Fellow

Position Summary

Duke University Athletic Medicine Department is seeking qualified applicants for two (2) Certified Athletic Training Fellow positions for the 2026-2027 academic year. The sport assignment is football. This opportunity is designed to provide comprehensive, hands-on experience in a collegiate football environment, preparing fellows to qualify for full-time positions within collegiate football programs upon completion.

Positions are for Certified Athletic Trainers looking to gain additional clinical experience working with an FBS Division 1 football program.

This 12-month Fellowship includes hourly pay (no benefits), state licensure fees, NATA membership fees, and liability insurance. There will also be opportunities working summer camps and other outside events throughout the year. Start dates are flexible, but ideally candidates will be able to begin in May 2026. Please note this is not a Graduate Assistantship, and there is no tuition waiver for graduate classes.

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Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in appropriate area of specialization or Master’s degree are requirements.

· 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.

Primary job responsibilities include assisting and collaborating with the Athletic Medicine staff and team physicians to deliver medical care to the Duke University football team. Fellows will also assist in the supervision of athletic training students and student workers, and have other administrative tasks as delegated by Athletic Medicine staff. There will be many educational opportunities including weekly seminars within the Duke Health system, regular staff meetings/continuing education, participation in injury prevention analytics & research, observation of team physicians/allied health care professionals, and surgical observation.

Applicants should be BOC certified or certification eligible by their start date, as well as maintaining current CPR/AED/First Aid Certifications. Applicants should also be licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of North Carolina.

How to Apply:

Interested Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and list of three references online at https://hr.duke.edu/careers/apply

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Minimum Qualifications

Education

Work requires a Bachelor's degree.

Experience

No experience required beyond Bachelor's degree.

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

No experience required beyond Bachelor's degree.

Anticipated Pay Range:

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $18.00. 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: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions:

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