Details
Open Date 05/20/2025
Requisition Number PRN41974B
Job Title Assistant Athletic Trainer
Working Title Assistant Athletic Trainer
Job Grade E
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 08/21/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
The Assistant Athletic Trainer for Men’s & Women’s Swimming & Diving serves in the Department of Athletics and reports to the Senior Director of Athletic Training Services & 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 Men’s & Women’s Swimming & Diving programs, as well as all other University of Utah student-athletes.
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
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree required
Two (2) 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)
Preferences
Familiarity with NCAA /Big12/University of Utah rules and regulations
1-3+ years post graduate athletic training experience
NCAA Division 1 experience
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
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 patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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