Assistant Athletic Trainer

NWA Daily LLC; Fayetteville (AR); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

Job summary

The Assistant Athletic Trainer will serve in the department of Athletics and assist in the daily operations of the athletic training room, providing healthcare to student-athletes including prevention, evaluation, treatment, management and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses under the supervision of Team Physicians and Head Athletic Trainers.

The role requires maintaining medical records, coordinating with sports medicine staff, and ensuring proper use of equipment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
• NATABOC Certification.
• Arkansas Athletic Trainer license (or eligible to obtain license).
• Independent decision-making experience relating to the care and treatment of injured/ill student athletes.
• Two years experience as BOC certified athletic trainer.
• Experience developing and implementing treatment and rehab programs.
• Experience with Dry Needling, augmented soft tissue, Joint mobilization.
• Experience working in SEC or other Power 5 conference.
• Experience with Gatorade Summer camps.
• Experience providing athletic health care for football team.

Responsibilities

• The Assistant Athletic Trainer will provide healthcare to student-athletes, including prevention, evaluation, treatment, management and rehabilitation of injuries under supervision.
• Maintain medical records on student-athletes including physicals, insurance information, medical evaluation and rehabilitation reports, and medical referrals.
• Communicate with coaches regarding injured student athletes and medical policies and procedures; ensure proper use of equipment and facilities.

Skills

NATABOC Certification

Arkansas Athletic Trainer license

Independent decision-making

Treatment & rehab programs

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

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08/31/2026

Type of Position:

Student Athlete Health and Wellness

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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The Assistant Athletic Trainer will serve in the department of Athletics and assist in the daily operations of the athletic training room. This position will be responsible for providing healthcare to student-athletes to include the prevention, evaluation, treatment, management, and rehabilitation of student-athletes’ injuries and illnesses under the supervision of Team Physicians, Director of Sports Medicine and Head Athletic Trainers. The Assistant Athletic Trainer will need to effectively communicate and work in conjunction with Team Physicians and Sports Medicine Staff on treatment and implementing rehabilitation protocols for injured athletes as well as ensure that equipment is properly used and student-athletes are properly using the athletic training facilities. This position will maintain medical records on student-athletes including physicals, insurance information, medical evaluation and rehabilitation reports, and medical referrals. The Assistant Athletic Trainer will attend workouts when applicable, also attend practice and game events including travel as assigned with teams and schedule proper coverage for events including physicians, EMT's, staff and student athletic trainers. This position will assist with the maintenance of athletic training equipment, monitor inventory and assist with the preparation of budget request. The Assistant Athletic Trainer must be able to effectively communicate with coaches regarding injured student athletes and medical policies and procedures and follow the NATA code of ethics, attend annual CEU courses and remain current with all national and state certifications and licensure. The Assistant Athletic Trainer is required to comply with University, SEC and NCAA rules and regulations, supervise and educate graduate and undergraduate student athletic trainers and complete all other duties assigned by the Director of Sports Medicine and Head Athletic Trainers.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education

NATABOC Certification

Arkansas Athletic Trainer license (or eligible to obtain license)

Preferred Qualifications:

Independent decision-making experience relating to the care and treatment of injured/ill student athletes

Two years experience as BOC certified athletic trainer

Experience developing and implementing treatment and rehab programs

Experience with Dry Needling, augmented soft tissue, Joint mobilization

Experience working in SEC or other Power 5 conference

Experience with Gatorade Summer camps

Experience providing athletic health care for football team

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of University, SEC, and NCAA rules and regulations

Knowledge and ability to provide quality health care services

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

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The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act

Constant Physical Activity:

Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes