1000 Hour Appointment - Assistant Athletic Trainer

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV); United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Nevada State University invites applications for the 1000 Hour Appointment - Assistant Athletic Trainer. The successful candidate will support the Head Athletic Trainer in delivering comprehensive athletic training services, injury prevention, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation for student athletes.

The role requires licensure as an Athletic Trainer, CPR/AED, and the ability to work with diverse teams. Work hours are 10 per week at $25.00/hour in Henderson, NV.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in athletic training or related field required.
• Licensed Athletic Trainer certification required.
• CPR and AED certification required.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Provide athletic training services including injury prevention, evaluation, treatment and rehab.
• Taping, bracing, and related treatments.
• Develop safety protocols and emergency action plans.
• Ensure compliance with institutional and athletics governing bodies.
• Maintain medical documentation compliant with HIPAA/FERPA.
• Provide medical coverage for practices and games.
• Coordinate medical referrals.
• Work under Head Athletic Trainer supervision.
• Maintain communication with Athletic Director and Coaches.

Skills

Strong organizational andcommunication

multitask management

Eligibility to work in the United S t 

Education

Bachelor’s degree in athletic training or related field

Tools

Licensed Athletic Training certification

CPR and AED certification

Job description

Position Summary

Nevada State University invites applications for the position of 1000 Hour Appointment - Assistant Athletic Trainer. The Assistant Athletic Trainer is essential to provide critical support as we build our athletic programs as the university and athletic department commit to athlete safety. The Assistant Athletic Trainer is a licensed healthcare professional trained in injury prevention, diagnosis, emergency care, treatment and rehabilitation. This position will assist the Head Athletic Trainer to ensure that injuries are managed immediately and effectively, student athletes return to play safely and on an appropriate timeline, and life-threatening situations are handled with professional care.

Institution Overview

About the institution: Nevada State University, a four-year Minority Serving public institution with a statewide mission, is dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and largely underserved student population. Designated a Hispanic Serving (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Institution (AANAPI), Nevada State is a university where teaching and student support are valued above all else. Nevada State University continues to grow as an institution of higher education. In Fall 2025, the enrollment surpassed 8,400, with 8,287 undergraduate students and 117 graduate students. A majority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnic minorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 48% are Hispanic, 10% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 10% are Black/African American, and 22% are White. We celebrate the storied backgrounds of our campus community. We operate with a shared commitment to represent and serve the diverse population of Nevada and to encourage the exchange of ideas that respects and honors the lived experiences of our students, staff, and faculty. We foster a culture of inclusive excellence so our members can live authentically, fully engage, and flourish. In order to strengthen the university and progress its mission, the university dedicates itself to intentional and ongoing reflection to meeting the evolving needs of Nevada State University, the surrounding communities, and the State of Nevada. We seek applicants who are passionate about working with this promising student population and collaborating with faculty and staff across departments to make a lasting impact in developing our institution and our community. We encourage you to highlight your background in fostering an inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students who are historically underrepresented in higher education.

Core Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive athletic training services for assigned sports, including injury prevention, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation.
• Taping, bracing and other athlete related treatments.
• Development of safety protocols and emergency action plans.
• Meet compliance standards of institutional and athletics governing body.
• Maintain thorough medical documentation and records aligned with HIPAA/FERPA.
• Practice and game medical coverage.
• Coordinate medical referrals.
• Work under supervision of Head Athletic Trainer.
• Good communication with Athletic Director and Coaches.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in athletic training or related field.
• Licensed Athletic Training certification.
• CPR and AED certification.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (Nevada State does not sponsor employment-related visas).

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in collegiate sports.
• Experience in NCAA, NAIA, or NJCAA policies and procedures.

Work Hours & Compensation

Work Hours: 10 hours per week.

Hourly Rate: $25.00 per hour.

Exempt No Full-Time Equivalent: 25.0%.

EEO & Diversity Statement

NSHE is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).

EEO/Title IX Steven Kenney Associate Vice President of Human Resources Title IX Coordinator 1300 Nevada State Drive Rogers Student Center #325 Henderson, NV 89002 [phone] [e-mail]

Nevada State University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates.

Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106).

The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its educational programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment.

Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Steven Kenney, Title IX Coordinator, Nevada State University, 1300 Nevada State Drive, Henderson, NV 89002, Telephone: [phone], Email: [e-mail]; to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: [phone] FAX: [phone]; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: [e-mail]; or to both.

Information pertaining to the University’s grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the University will respond can be found here.

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NSHE Employees are required to participate in a mandatory retirement plan in lieu of Social Security. As a result, employment at NSHE may impact your Social Security benefits. Additional information is available at SSA 1945.

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