Assistant Athletic Trainer

Nebraska Wesleyan University; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Athletic Trainer to join their team. This full-time position involves providing essential care and rehabilitation services for intercollegiate sports, while also mentoring athletic training students. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in athletic training, decision-making skills, and the ability to work under pressure. A comprehensive benefits package, including health, vision, and dental insurance, as well as generous vacation and holiday schedules, makes this opportunity even more appealing. If you are passionate about sports and education, this role offers a chance to make a significant impact in the lives of student-athletes.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Vacation & Holiday Schedule

Tuition Remission for Dependents

Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred; certification from BOC and Nebraska State License required.
• Ability to mentor student-athletes and manage multiple projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide prevention, care, and rehabilitation services for intercollegiate sports.
• Enforce university policies and represent the college to external constituencies.

Skills

Athletic Training

Critical Thinking

Interpersonal Skills

Decision Making

Multitasking

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Education

Master's degree in Athletic Training or related field

Tools

Board of Certification (BOC)

Nebraska State License

Job description

Nebraska Wesleyan University (NWU) is seeking candidates for a 10-month, full-time, benefit eligible position to work as the Assistant Athletic Trainer starting in August 2025. In this position, the incumbent will provide prevention, care and rehabilitation services for intercollegiate sports as well as serve as a Preceptor for Athletic Training Students. Specific sport assignments will be determined based on the strengths of the candidate and current employees.

Prior to employment, applicants will have to successfully complete a criminal background and motor vehicle driving check. This benefit eligible position includes a comprehensive package including health, vision and dental insurance benefits, retirement benefits, a generous vacation & holiday schedule, and undergraduate tuition remission for employee's dependents among other benefits.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Enforces adherence to the university policies, rules and regulations related to athletics including informing athletes of the rules and regulations and submitting required information in a timely manner.
• Ensures that all supplies and equipment are kept secure and properly maintained.
• Participates in department, division, and college meetings as appropriate.
• Represents the college to external constituencies as appropriate.
• Instructs 2 credit hours per academic year and performs all functions required of faculty designated part-time in the Health and Human Performance department.

Qualifications:

• A master's degree or actively working on a master's degree in athletic training or a related field is preferred but not required.
• Proof of certification from the Board of Certification (BOC) and a Nebraska State License are required.
• Must have a thorough understanding of academic discipline of teaching assignment.
• Ability to make quick decisions in a life-threatening situation.
• Must have knowledge of university, NCAA, conference policies, rules, and procedures.
• Demonstrated expertise in all aspects of coaching student-athletes and a commitment to the highest ideals of leadership, sportsmanship and academics.
• Ability to mentor highly skilled student athletes and athletic training students.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and success in working with a variety of persons that will build strong, long-term relationships with team members, students and stakeholders.
• Must be able to multitask and manage several projects that may be ongoing during the same time.
• Have exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills to produce complete and accurate work and manage production activities.
• Demonstrated critical thinking, time management, and ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Be able to work with minimum supervision and handle pressure situations.
• Be flexible, able to prioritize tasks and meet scheduled and unscheduled deadlines.

How to Apply:

To apply, please upload a cover letter, resume, and the names of three professional references at the following URL: https://nebrwesleyan.applicantpro.com/jobs/. NWU encourages applicants to address how one or more of NWU's Core Values align with their personal values and characteristics and/or how they would contribute to them at NWU in their cover letter or a separate document. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Nebraska Wesleyan University provides equal educational and employment opportunities to qualified persons in all areas of university operation without regard to religion or creed, age, genetic information, gender identity and expression, sexual identity and orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, race, or national or ethnic origin, in compliance with state and federal laws, including but not limited to Title XII, Title IX, and the ADA. E-Verify, EOE.

Please visit the NWU website for more information about our institution: nebrwesleyan.edu