Brayden Jones
Pendleton
Summary
Graduate Athletic Training student with a background in Exercise Science and leadership experience in competitive athletics. Clinical exposure in orthopedic settings, high school, college, and tactical with a strong interest in injury prevention, rehabilitation, and athlete-centered care. Known for strong communication, reliability, and team leadership.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Athletic Trainer Job Shadow
Central Indiana Orthopedics
Anderson, IN
12.2023 - 01.2024
- Implemented therapeutic exercise instruction and modality setup
- Gained exposure to return-to-play decision-making processes
Lifeguard & Swim Instructor
Browns Memorial Pool
Pendleton, IN
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Ensured patron safety and emergency response readiness
- Provided swim instruction to youth athletes
- Maintained CPR/AED preparedness in high-risk environments
Education
Master of Science - Athletic Training
Ball State University
Muncie, IN02-2026
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN05-2025
Skills
- Orthopedic evaluation exposure
- Emergency response & patient safety
- Leadership & team collaboration
- Strong interpersonal communication
Certification
- CPR/AED Certified
- First Aid Certified
Timeline
Athletic Trainer Job Shadow
Central Indiana Orthopedics
12.2023 - 01.2024
Lifeguard & Swim Instructor
Browns Memorial Pool
01.2019 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Indiana University
Master of Science - Athletic Training
Ball State University
Clinical Experiences
- IU Health Sports Medicine – Muncie, IN – Spring 2026
- Gained experience to imaging review, differential decision making, and referral pathways
- Developed clinical communication skills through patient interaction and interdisciplinary collaboration
- Carmel PD - Carmel, IN – Fall 2025
- Performed injury prevention strategies and movement-based screenings for tactical officers
- Gained exposure to tactical return to duty considerations and high-risk environment decision making
- Muncie Burris/Muncie Central - Muncie, IN – Fall 2025/Spring 2026
- Supported daily practice and game coverage across multiple sports
- Participated in return to play planning and communication with coaches, parents, and administrators
- Provided orthopedic evaluations, taping/bracing, and acute injury management
- Anderson/Ball State University - Anderson/Muncie, IN - Fall 2025
- Collaborated with sports medicine staff to provide care for college athletes
- Delivered rehab programming, corrective exercise, and load monitoring