Assistant Athletic Trainer

University of Northern Colorado; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Hub

Tuition waiver benefits

Dependent tuition grants

Job summary

The University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, CO, seeks an Assistant Athletic Trainer to support the Sports Medicine program. This role coordinates prevention, management and rehabilitation of injuries for student-athletes across 15 varsity sports, primarily for Softball and Swim & Dive.

Responsibilities include athletic training supervision, education of students, inventory and administrative tasks, and collaboration with team physicians and coaches.

Qualifications

• BOC Certification required; Colorado athletic training license or eligibility for license required.
• First-aid, CPR and AED certified.
• Strong communication, problem solving and organizational skills; able to work nights/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prevent, provide acute treatment and rehabilitation for athletic injuries.
• Coordinate with team physicians, strength coaches and other personnel for student-athlete healthcare.
• Manage medical files for 400+ student athletes and oversee CPR certifications for staff.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Management

Supervisory

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Education

BOC Certification

Colorado AT license / eligibility

CPR and AED certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Assistant Athletic Trainer

COMPENSATION RANGE:58,720.00 - 58,720.00 USD per year

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION:Professional Administrative

DEPARTMENT:Athletic Training

TARGET HIRE DATE:9/25/2026

BENEFITS: UNC’s Career Hub

Candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of application; UNC cannot provide H-1B sponsorship at this time.

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 9/5/2026.

Position Summary:

The intercollegiate athletics program is an integral part of the university striving to achieve the same standards of excellence in athletics that exist within academic programs. 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. 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 15 varsity sport programs, serving as the primary athletic trainer for Softball and Swim & Dive.

Job Duties:

75% 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
• Coordinate with team physicians, strength coaches, and other necessary personnel for student-athlete healthcare
• Various administrative duties as assigned by the Director of Sports Medicine

20% Educate and supervise athletic training students including competency sign-offs. Cooperate with the Athletic Training Education Program administrative staff to assist with programs designed to educate and train future athletic trainers.

• Management of all education and clinical skills for each athletic training student

• Oversight of multiple athletic training students per semester

5% Execution of assigned administrative duties within Sports Medicine Department.

• Management of all medical files for 400+ student athletes once they are no longer at UNC to comply with HIPAA
• Oversight of CPR certifications for all 50+ staff and coaches in athletics department

Minimum Qualifications:

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.

Benefits:

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 0.5FTE 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. Recognized as a top university for social mobility, UNC is proud to be a Hispanic Serving Institution and to serve more than 44% of our undergraduates who are the first in their family to attend college. 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 [e-mail].

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.