University of Northern Colorado

University of Northern Colorado

Assistant Athletic Trainer

Greeley, CO, US

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 24 days ago
CommunicationProblem SolvingCritical ThinkingOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft Office

About the role

  • The intercollegiate athletics program is an integral part of the university striving to achieve the same standards excellence in athletics that exist within academic programs.
  • Sports programs are a vital function of the University at large.
  • The Athletic Trainer reports to the Director of Sports Medicine and Senior Associate Athletic Director/SWA and is responsible for assisting in the direction of all aspects of the athletic training Program.

Requirements

  • A minimum of a Master's Degree in Athletic Training or related field or experience.
  • Two (2) years of athletic training experience is required.
  • NATA Certification required
  • Colorado Licensure required/eligible
  • first-aid, CPR and AED certified Basic computer skills required (Microsoft Office Windows), communication, problem solving, management, supervisory and organizational skills, ability to work well under pressure
  • knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
  • Must be able to work nights and weekends as required.
  • To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 7/10/2026.
  • The program is concerned with the physical and mental welfare of the student and strives to ensure that every athlete has the opportunity to succeed academically and obtain a degree.
  • 10% Implementation of all Sports Medicine policies and procedures This position would require a high degree of independent thought and critical thinking during potentially life threatening situations.

Nice to have

  • An emphasis with Division I athletics experience is preferred.
  • Experience at the Division I collegiate level preferred.

Compensation

  • 70% Prevent, provide acute treatment and rehabilitation for athletic injuries in student-athletes.
  • Major duties include:
  • 20% Educate and supervise athletic training students including competency sign-offs.
  • 10% Implementation of all Sports Medicine policies and procedures This position would require a high degree of independent thought and critical thinking during potentially life threatening situations.
  • The successful candidate must be able to foresee possible situations that could be dangerous in athletic competition or practice, such as lightning or heat illness that would put a student-athlete at risk.
  • This person must be able to develop a logical and safe progressive rehabilitation program and be able to determine when it is safe to return a student-athlete back to participation, while communicating with the team physicians, administrators, athletic trainers, coaches and student-athletes.

Benefits

  • Cooperate with the Athletic Training Education Program administrative staff to assist with programs designed to educate and train future athletic trainers.
  • This position will provide a positive impact for athletic coverage and treatment of student-athletes.
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