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Assistant Athletic Trainer
University of UtahSalt Lake City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 23 Jul 2026
About the role
Details
Open Date
07/23/2026
Requisition Number
PRN45729B
Job Title
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Working Title
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Career Progression Track
E
Track Level
FLSA Code
Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Standard Hours per Week
40
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
VP Area
President
Department
00327 - Athletics Department
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
DOE
Close Date
07/30/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
The Assistant Athletic Trainer for Football serves in the Department of Athletics and reports to the Head Athletic Trainer for Football and Associate AD for Health & High-Performance & Athletics Health Care Administrator. This position will be expected to participate as an integral member of a multidisciplinary team whose primary responsibility is to support and serve student-athletes. This position will be specifically responsible to assist in the development, implementation, continuous evaluation, and delivery of the comprehensive medical and rehabilitation services available to student-athletes on the Football team, as well as all other University of Utah student-athletes.
Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities:
- Administer injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation for athletic injuries and illnesses
- Appropriately document the evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation delivered to University of Utah student-athletes
- Provide timely injury reports, injury summaries and statistics, and other medical reports as necessary
- Coordinate with approved allied health care consultants, the delivery of auxiliary health care services
- Coordinate all medical claims and medical insurance matters with the Administrative Manager for Athletic Training
- Assist in the review, development and implementation of athletic training policies and procedures
- Communicate at an appropriately high-level to team physicians, consultants, coaches, student-athletes, peers, administrators, and family
- Coordinate pre-participation physical examinations, and all medical referrals to support student-athlete health and well-being
- Serve as an integral member of a multidisciplinary team to include strength & conditioning, mental health, registered dietitians, and sport scientists to evaluate and support comprehensive high-performance initiatives
- Assist in managing Athletic Training Facilities (includes inventory, facility and equipment maintenance, cleanliness, etc)
- Collaborate with the Master of Science Athletic Training program; serve as Preceptor/Clinical Instructor
- Supervise student athletic trainers
- Maintain athletic training certification and state licensure through ongoing continuing education
- Master’s degree required
- One (1) years post graduate experience as an athletic trainer
- Demonstrated effective communication and skills
- National Athletic Trainer’s Association Board of Certification Certified Athletic Trainer
- Eligible for Utah State Licensure (can be after offer has been officially accepted)
- Familiarity with NCAA/Big12/University of Utah rules and regulations
- 2-3+ years post graduate athletic training experience
- NCAA Division 1 football or professional football experience
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. U
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. U
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