Assistant Athletic Trainer

SUU; Cedar City, Northern (UT, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Utah University in Cedar City, UT, seeks an Athletic Trainer under the Assistant AD/Head Athletic Trainer to deliver high‑quality healthcare to Division I student‑athletes in line with university, NATA, Utah, conference and NCAA guidelines.

Responsibilities include direct oversight of a minimum of two sports, ensuring compliance with health rules, maintaining accurate records, coordinating the student‑athlete insurance program, and contributing to Emergency Action Plans with the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in athletic training or related field.
• NATABOC certification with current CPR certification.
• Utah athletic training license (applied for before starting).
• Knowledge of NCAA and NATA guidelines and best practices.
• Demonstrated history of collaboration with physicians and strength/conditioning staff.
• Commitment to NCAA rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct oversight for a minimum of two sports.
• Ensure health services comply with national and state rules and maintain records.
• Oversee student-athlete insurance program coordination.
• Develop and implement Emergency Action Plans with the athletic training staff.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

NATABOC Certified

CPR Certification

Utah Athletic Training License

NCAA/NATA guidelines

Interprofessional collaboration

Best practices knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Under direction of the Assistant AD/Head Athletic Trainer, provide superior healthcare to student-athletes participating at the Division I level in accordance with University, NATA, the State of Utah, Conference and NCAA guidelines.

Date of first consideration: 07/03/2026.

• Provide direct oversight and daily athletic training services to a minimum of least 2 sports.

• Ensure that the health services provided for the student-athletes meets all national and state healthcare rules and regulations. Includes working within the scope of practice and maintaining accurate records of all services provided.

• Provide oversight and direction of the student-athlete insurance program or serve as liaison with other healthcare providers.

• Participate in devolving and implementing Emergency Action Plans in coordination with other athletic training staff members.

• Fulfill other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Assistant AD/Head Athletic Trainer.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• 4 Year / Bachelors Degree.
• NATABOC Certified with current CPR certification.
• Current Utah Athletic Training License. (Application for Utah License must be submitted prior to the first date of employment. Failure to obtain a Utah License will result in immediate termination)
• Proven knowledge of and commitment to NCAA rules and regulations
• Demonstrated history of a functional working relationship with strength and conditioning staff.
• Demonstrated history of a functional working relationship with physicians and other medical professionals
• Knowledge of and experience in implementing NCAA and NATA best practices and guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters Degree.
• 1-2 years' experience as a Full-Time athletic trainer in a collegiate setting preferred.

All positions are contingent on funding.

Due to recent changes in H1B visa fees, Southern Utah University is no longer able to sponsor international faculty and staff that require an H1B visa and are currently living outside of the United States.