Assistant Athletics Trainer

Position Summary: The Assistant Athletic Trainer reports to the Head Athletic Trainer.  This position assists in all aspects of the Sports Medicine Department. This position will oversee the health and safety of student-athletes of assigned teams. The specific teams will be determined by the Head Athletic Trainer. This position will also assist with inventory tracking, pre-season medical clearance and the overall upkeep of the athletic training room. 

Position Schedule Information

Full time

Exempt

Days of the week: Varies

Evening or weekend work: Yes

Schedule: On campus position

Travel: Yes

Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Maintain overall Sports Medicine Department including injury care and prevention, injury evaluation and management, educating of student-athletes and coaches. 

• Maintain accurate medical documentation for student-athletes. 

• Ensure proper injury and treatment tracking of student-athletes. 

• Establish and maintain good communication with team physicians (Orthopedic and Sports Medicine). 

• Contribute to the growth of the department by bringing new ideas about Nutrition, Cardiac Health, Mental Wellness, Concussion research, etc. to the Sports Medicine staff. 

• Assist in the management of the day-to-day operations of the athletic training room. 

• Responsible for proper coverage during athletic participation of student-athletes, including practice and game coverage, both home and away of assigned teams. 

• Assist with insurance claim filing process as needed. 

• Maintain confidentiality of student-athlete injuries and illnesses. 

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required. 

Position Competencies:

• Demonstrates values-based leadership by modeling CADRE values, building trust through self-awareness and emotional intelligence, seeking feedback, and navigating conflict productively.

• Ensures operational effectiveness by managing priorities, time, and resources responsibly, adhering to policies, delivering measurable results, and meeting performance expectations.

• Aligns individual work with team and departmental goals by contributing to shared priorities, seeking clarity, and adapting to change in support of the 2030 Strategic Plan.

• Practices collaboration by communicating clearly, checking for understand