What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Athletic Trainer position at University of Northern Colorado?
POSITION TITLE: Assistant Athletic Trainer
COMPENSATION RANGE: 55,068.00 - 55,068.00 USD per year
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Professional Administrative
DEPARTMENT: Athletic Training
TARGET HIRE DATE: 6/1/2025
BENEFITS: UNC's Career Hub
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 4/25/2025.
Position Summary
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. The program is concerned with the physical and mental welfare of he student and strives to ensure that every athlete has the opportunity to succeed academically and obtain a degree. Sports programs are a vital function of the University at large.The Assistant Athletic Trainer reports to the Director of Sports Medicine / Head Athletic Trainer and Senior Associate Athletic Director and is responsible for assisting in the direction of all aspects of the athletic training Program. This position exists to coordinate the prevention, management and rehabilitation of athletic injuries Sustained by student-athletes in all 17 varsity sport programs.
Job Duties
80% Prevent, provide acute treatment and rehabilitation for athletic injuries in student-athletes.
Major duties include
This position would require a high degree of independent thought and critical thinking during potentiallylife 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-athleteat risk. This person must be able to develop a logical and safe progressive rehabilitation program and be ableto determine when it is safe to return a student-athlete back to participation, while communicating with theteam physicians, administrators, athletic trainers, coaches and student-athletes. The Assistant Athletic Trainer must also be able to supervise and evaluate student athletic trainers while they are performing their athletictraining competency skills. At times, the position would demand a high degree of problem solving and multi- tasking ability. Getting athletes, physicians, parents, coaches, and athletic staff working together can becomplex because of one's different goals. Effective communication skills are essential in developing andmaintaining professional working relationships. Effective documentation skills are essential for maintainingappropriate records of student-athletes' injuries, the treatments and progressions.
This position will provide a positive impact for athletic coverage and treatment of student-athletes. Student-athletes will receive the opportunity for appropriate care and treatment of athletic injuries. And a possible reduction of injuries due to the increased attention to student-athletes and their actvities. Athletic Training students will receive more individualized and direct education in a practical/clinical Setting. The Assistant Athletic Trainer will enhance
Inside the University: (Identify with whom you regularly communicate inside the University in order to perform duties, e.g., clerical workers, department heads, etc. Describe what you normally communicate about with these individuals and how often.)
Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receive sick leave, and other leave options may be available based on position. Full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spouses of UNC Employees who are employed at 0.5 FTE or above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position.
About UNC
The University of Northern Colorado is a public doctoral/research institution located in Greeley, Colorado. UNC's commitment to education began in 1889 and continues to be a transformational force for our students. According to CollegeNet's Social Mobility Index, UNC ranked #1 in social mobility (2022). UNC is also committed to providing our faculty and staff with the support they need to succeed as professionals, educators, and in life. Please visit UNC's Career Hub,to learn more about UNC's strategic plan, school programs, and employee benefits. Go Bears!
EEO Statement
The University of Northern Colorado offers an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the UNC community. In accordance with federal and state law, UNC prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. UNC also prohibits discrimination based on gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure UNC's compliance with this policy.
ADA Accommodations
The University of Northern Colorado is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 970-351-2718 or human.resources@unco.edu.
Background Check
Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has been made. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire.
This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado.
Clery Act
In compliance with the Clery Act, the most recent University of Northern Colorado Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online. A paper copy can be requested at the UNC Police Department. This report contains crime statistics and policy statements related to safety, conduct processes and Title IX investigations.
COMPENSATION RANGE: 55,068.00 - 55,068.00 USD per year
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Professional Administrative
DEPARTMENT: Athletic Training
TARGET HIRE DATE: 6/1/2025
BENEFITS: UNC's Career Hub
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 4/25/2025.
Position Summary
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. The program is concerned with the physical and mental welfare of he student and strives to ensure that every athlete has the opportunity to succeed academically and obtain a degree. Sports programs are a vital function of the University at large.The Assistant Athletic Trainer reports to the Director of Sports Medicine / Head Athletic Trainer and Senior Associate Athletic Director and is responsible for assisting in the direction of all aspects of the athletic training Program. This position exists to coordinate the prevention, management and rehabilitation of athletic injuries Sustained by student-athletes in all 17 varsity sport programs.
Job Duties
80% Prevent, provide acute treatment and rehabilitation for athletic injuries in student-athletes.
Major duties include
- Serving as the primary athletic trainer for assigned sports including travel with teams
- Student-athlete education
- Assist with inventory, budget, purchasing, and other athletic training administrative functions
This position would require a high degree of independent thought and critical thinking during potentiallylife 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-athleteat risk. This person must be able to develop a logical and safe progressive rehabilitation program and be ableto determine when it is safe to return a student-athlete back to participation, while communicating with theteam physicians, administrators, athletic trainers, coaches and student-athletes. The Assistant Athletic Trainer must also be able to supervise and evaluate student athletic trainers while they are performing their athletictraining competency skills. At times, the position would demand a high degree of problem solving and multi- tasking ability. Getting athletes, physicians, parents, coaches, and athletic staff working together can becomplex because of one's different goals. Effective communication skills are essential in developing andmaintaining professional working relationships. Effective documentation skills are essential for maintainingappropriate records of student-athletes' injuries, the treatments and progressions.
This position will provide a positive impact for athletic coverage and treatment of student-athletes. Student-athletes will receive the opportunity for appropriate care and treatment of athletic injuries. And a possible reduction of injuries due to the increased attention to student-athletes and their actvities. Athletic Training students will receive more individualized and direct education in a practical/clinical Setting. The Assistant Athletic Trainer will enhance
Inside the University: (Identify with whom you regularly communicate inside the University in order to perform duties, e.g., clerical workers, department heads, etc. Describe what you normally communicate about with these individuals and how often.)
- Athletic administrators and support staff: regular all-staff meetings, as needed interaction
- Director of Sports Medicine / Head Athletic Trainer: daily communications about athletes, schedules
- Staff athletic trainers: daily communications about operations, weekly staff meetings
- Head coaches: daily communication in-season; regular communication out of season
- Student Athletic Trainers: daily communications during semesters about injuries, tx plans, schedules
- Student-Athletes: daily when injured, regularly during seasons for injury assessments, plans
- Vendors/suppliers/partners: inventory and supplies, as needed
- Team physicians: weekly on-site interaction
- Athletic trainers, coaches, physicians for opposing teams at UNC and when traveling to away sites
- Professional scouts
- Allied health care professionals: as needed
- A minimum of a Master's Degree in Athletic Training or equivalent certified athletic training experience.
- Entry level athletic training position. Experience at the Division I collegiate level preferred.
- BOC Certification required; Colorado athletic training license or eligibility for license required; 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.
- Recommended - approved clinical instructor experience
Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receive sick leave, and other leave options may be available based on position. Full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spouses of UNC Employees who are employed at 0.5 FTE or above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position.
About UNC
The University of Northern Colorado is a public doctoral/research institution located in Greeley, Colorado. UNC's commitment to education began in 1889 and continues to be a transformational force for our students. According to CollegeNet's Social Mobility Index, UNC ranked #1 in social mobility (2022). UNC is also committed to providing our faculty and staff with the support they need to succeed as professionals, educators, and in life. Please visit UNC's Career Hub,to learn more about UNC's strategic plan, school programs, and employee benefits. Go Bears!
EEO Statement
The University of Northern Colorado offers an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the UNC community. In accordance with federal and state law, UNC prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. UNC also prohibits discrimination based on gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure UNC's compliance with this policy.
ADA Accommodations
The University of Northern Colorado is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 970-351-2718 or human.resources@unco.edu.
Background Check
Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has been made. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire.
This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado.
Clery Act
In compliance with the Clery Act, the most recent University of Northern Colorado Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online. A paper copy can be requested at the UNC Police Department. This report contains crime statistics and policy statements related to safety, conduct processes and Title IX investigations.
