Assistant Athletic Trainer

Lewis-Clark State College; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewis-Clark State College invites applications for the position of Assistant Athletic Trainer to support medical coverage for student-athletes and contribute to rehabilitation programs.

The role includes supervising practice and competition, documenting injuries, coordinating with the team physician, and teaching students in the athletic training program. The posting notes open until filled with first consideration for applicants received by August 14, 2026.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field from a regionally accredited college or university.
• NATA BOC Certification is required.
• Adult CPR, AED, and First Aid certification are required.
• Eligible for AT licensure in the State of Idaho.
• Preferred: Master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Supervise practice and game preparation, competition coverage, and design rehabilitation programs.
• Document injuries and rehabilitation for reports and recovery evaluation.
• Follow protocols for prompt and appropriate injury responses.
• Provide teaching and direction to undergraduate and graduate athletic training students.
• Prepare reports and liaise with team physician and other healthcare providers.
• Assist in daily operation of the athletic training room.
• Monitor equipment and facilities usage and athlete compliance.
• Order or report repairs to keep training facilities operational.
• Complete training to become a P‑card manager.
• Support recruitment and retention of students; perform other duties as assigned by Head Athletic Trainer.

Skills

Modality use

Taping

Bracing

Wound care

Manual therapy

First responder

Rehabilitation progression

Preceptor teaching

Collegiate athletics experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

NATA BOC Certification

CPR/First Aid/AED certification

Idaho AT licensure eligibility

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

LC State invites applications for the position of Assistant Athletic Trainer.

Salary and rank based on experience and qualifications: $49,743

Degree Required:

Bachelor's degree in a related field from a regionally accredited college or university

Required Qualifications:

• Current NATA BOC Certification
• Current Adult CPR, AED, and First Aid certification
• Eligible for AT licensure in the State of Idaho

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Proficient in modalities, taping, bracing, and wound care.
• Communication skills with co-workers, student athletes, coaches, and other healthcare providers.
• Manual therapy experience and proficiency.
• First responder capabilities.
• Proficient in rehabilitation progressions.
• Ability to teach student AT's as a preceptor.
• Experience in collegiate athletics.

Responsibilities:

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supervise practice and game preparation, competition coverage, design and implement rehabilitation programs, ensuring that all activities are conducted appropriately.
• Document injuries and rehabilitation for use in preparing and presenting reports and in evaluating recovery of injured athletes.
• Follow protocols to ensure prompt and appropriate responses when injuries occur.
• Provide teaching and direction to undergraduate and graduate athletic training students.
• Prepare reports and serve as a liaison for injured athletes with the team physician and other healthcare providers.
• Assist in the day-to-day operation of the athletic training room.
• Monitor the use of equipment and facilities to ensure their proper use and athlete compliance with stated rules.
• Order or report needed repairs as needed and appropriate to ensure the training facility is fully operational and available for use.
• Complete training to become a P‑card manager.
• Additional duties include direct and indirect activities to support recruitment and retention of students.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer.

This position is open until filled; however, applications received on or before August 14, 2026, will receive first consideration. Posting will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates is identified.

This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check and may also be subject to an education verification. LC State is an EEO/VETS employer.