Here at the University of Florida we offer a variety of athletic training graduate assistantship positions. These positions include working with high schools, Santa Fe College, the University Athletic Association (UAA) Sports Health Department, and the Department of Recreation Sports. The UAA positions work with the university teams for UF. All GA’s receive a full tuition waiver or equivalent and a stipend ranging from $9,500 to $11,200 for each 10-month contract. UAA assistantships will be compensated at an hourly rate of $7.25 (40 hours/week & overtime). Upon graduation students will earn a Master’s degree in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology.
When sending in the cover letter, please indicate your top four GA positions in order of preference. All applicants must be admitted to the University of Florida Graduate School prior to any decisions regarding graduate assistantships.
A brief description of the GA positions can be found below.
High School Outreach Program
The University of Florida provides athletic training services to 14 area high schools in 4 surrounding counties. The GA functions as the head athletic trainer for the high school and his/her duties include covering athletic events and practices, managing injuries and supervising undergraduate students in our CAATE-accredited athletic training education program. These positions are excellent for ATCs who wish to pursue a career working at the high school level or who wish to use this experience to further their athletic training career.
Santa Fe College
Santa Fe College hires one GA who provides sports health care services for the college’s athletic program. This position allows the GA to work with college level athletic teams including basketball, softball, and baseball. The GA will also have the opportunity to supervise undergraduate students in our CAATE-accredited athletic training education program.
University Athletic Association (UAA)
Students work in the UAA Sports Health Department in the role of graduate intern athletic trainers. These graduate interns serve as athletic trainers for the inter-collegiate (University of Florida) teams. Students will assist in the prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and other sport-related health duties of student athletes competing for UF. They will also assist with the education and counseling aspects of the athletic training field as appropriate. UAA interns will also have the opportunity to supervise undergraduate students in our CAATE-accredited athletic training education program.
Recreational Sports
The Department of Recreational Sports employs three (3) GAs who serve as Athletic Trainers managing all aspects of our Athletic Training Program, which includes covering Sport Club competitions and tournaments (such as rugby, lacrosse, ice hockey and wrestling), Intramural Sports and Special Events, ordering/managing inventory and supplies, establishing program protocol and long-term planning. Recreational Sports is preparing for a major expansion to our Southwest Recreation Center which will include an Athletic Training Center for prevention, treatment and follow-up of students injured in sport clubs or intramural sports activities. For more information on the Department of Recreational Sports, please visit http://recsports.ufl.edu/home.aspx.
Qualifications for all positions:
• Undergraduate degree from a CAATE accredited athletic training program.
• BOC certified or certify eligible (preference will be given for students who are already certified or who are sitting for the exam prior to the start date)
• Current American red cross certification or equivalent
• GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or better for upper division course work
• Admission to the University of Florida Graduate School
Application procedure and checklist
For best consideration for Fall 2010 acceptance, please apply by December 1, 2009. No applications will be accepted after April 1, 2010. In order to be accepted to a GA position at the University of Florida you must be admitted to (1) the Department of Applied Physiology and Kinesiology and (2) Graduate Admissions. Complete both of the following application procedures:
{1} Application procedures for Applied Physiology and Kinesiology
Items to Complete File For Departmental Review Pending Admission:
A. Graduate Student Profile Form. http://www.hhp.ufl.edu/apk/graduate/pdf/gradprof.pdf
B. Athletic Training Application
http://www.hhp.ufl.edu/apk/graduate/pdf/AT_application.pdf
C. Cover letter including a discussion of your desired order of preference for GA positions
D. 3 Written Letters of Recommendation and accompanying recommendation form:
http://gradschool.rgp.ufl.edu/pdf-files/recommendation-letter-form.pdf
E. Resume (emphasis on AT experience)
F. Copy of GRE Score (Minimum 400 Verbal and 550 Quantitative - official scores must be sent to Office of Admissions)
G. Copy of transcripts for departmental review (official transcripts must be sent to the
Office of Admission)
Please mail these items to:
Alison Davis
Program Assistant
P.O. Box 118205
Dept. of Applied Physiology and Kinesiology
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL 32611-8205
352-392-0584 x1275
fax: 352-392-5262
adavis2@ufl.edu
{2} Application procedures for Graduate Admissions
A. Online Web Application. https://www.isis.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/nirvana?MDASTRAN=RSI-INTROG
B. $30.00 application fee. (Make check payable to: University of Florida)
C. Official Transcripts.
D. Official copy of G.R.E. score
Please mail these items to:
Graduate Admissions
201 Criser Hall
P.O. Box 114000
Gainesville, Florida 32611-4000