Student Assistants play an important role in supporting the daily operations of Auburn Sports Medicine by helping prepare and maintain athletic training facilities, equipment, and healthcare spaces for student-athletes and staff. Working alongside certified athletic trainers and sports medicine personnel, students assist with organizational, logistical, and operational tasks that contribute to an efficient and professional athletic healthcare environment. Responsibilities may include setting up for practice, organizing and stocking supplies, preparing hydration stations, maintaining equipment and facility readiness, assisting with inventory management, and supporting departmental events and special projects. Through these experiences, students gain valuable insight into the behind-the-scenes operations that help support Division I athletics. This position is designed to provide undergraduate students with practical experience in a collegiate sports medicine setting while developing professionalism, responsibility, teamwork, organization, and leadership skills. The program is ideal for students interested in athletic training, exercise science, healthcare, sports administration, and other related fields seeking exposure to the operations of a high-level sports medicine department.
Benefits
- Team issued gear provided
- Exposure to operations within a sports medicine team at the Division I, Power 4, and SEC level
- Networking opportunities with various individuals and professionals within a sports medicine care team
- Travel, dependent on sport and team logistics
- Mentorship from certified athletic trainers and other medical professionals
- Exposure to different career paths in sports
- Preparation for graduate and professional programs with observable hours counting towards MSAT requirements
If you have any further questions, please contact either Mikayla Rimsa (Football, mkr0070@auburn.edu) or Hanna Arnsten (Olympic Sports, hma0032@auburn.edu)