Assistant Athletics Trainer

University of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Denver is seeking an Assistant Athletics Trainer to support its intercollegiate sports medicine program in Denver, CO. This role assists with emergency care, injury evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation under the team physician's guidelines.

The position also helps manage the training room operations, budgeting and inventory, and primary care coverage for varsity teams. A Bachelor's in Athletic Training or Sports Medicine, along with NATABOC eligibility and CO licensure, is

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training or Sports Medicine.
• Eligibility for NATABOC certification, CPR/AED certification, and Colorado AT licensure.
• Experience in the field of athletic training.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 1–3 years of athletic training experience at the Division I level.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency care, injury evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of varsity injuries under supervision of the athletic team physician.
• Assist in day‑to‑day operations of the training room.
• Assist with budgeting, ordering, and inventory control.
• Oversee primary care coverage for varsity teams as designated by the Director of Sports Medicine.
• Assist with development and implementation of Sports Medicine policies and procedures.
• Assist with treatments of varsity student‑athletes as needed.
• Coordinate physical examinations, medical insurance, and other medical administrative tasks.
• Direct and educate the student athletic trainer.
• Compile statistical information for post‑injury testing and injury rates.
• Oversee special events and summer camp training responsibilities.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Physical stamina

Education

Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training or Sports Medicine

Master's degree

Job description

Assistant Athletics Trainer

Job No: 498910 | Work Type: Staff Full-Time | Location: Denver, CO | Categories: Athletics

The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for assisting with the organization, management, and development of the University’s intercollegiate sports medicine program.

Essential Functions

• Provide emergency care, injury evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of all varsity athletic injuries under the direct supervision and guidelines of the athletic team physician.
• Assist in the day‑to‑day operations of the training room.
• Assist with the administrative responsibilities of budgeting, ordering, and inventory control.
• Oversee the primary care coverage for varsity teams as designated by the Director of Sports Medicine.
• Assist with the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to the Sports Medicine Department.
• Assist with treatments of all varsity student‑athletes when necessary.
• Assist with the coordination of all physical examinations, medical insurance, and other medical administrative tasks.
• Direct and educate the student athletic trainer.
• Compile relevant statistical information for post‑injury strength testing and injury rates.
• Oversee special events and summer camp training responsibilities as designated by the Director of Sports Medicine.
• Provide other team and training room coverage as assigned.
• Maintain a high degree of professionalism that fosters growth of the department and a high perception of the division.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to calculate figures such as discounts, percentages, and volume.
• Ability to solve practical problems and handle a variety of situations with limited standardization.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, or schedule form.
• Ability to work with the public with tact and judgment.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Work involves operating equipment, communicating verbally with customers and employees of the University, standing on feet for extended periods, and transporting items up to 25 pounds.
• Work conducted in a standard training room with frequent interruptions and moderate to high stress.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training or Sports Medicine.
• Experience in the field of athletic training.
• Eligibility for NATABOC certification, CPR/AED certification, and Colorado AT licensure.
• Knowledge specific to the field of athletic training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• 1–3 years of athletic training experience at the Division I level.
• Ability to work with insurance companies, follow University procurement policy, and knowledge of prescription medication.

Working Environment

• Standard office environment.
• Frequent interruptions with moderate to high stress.
• Noise level is quiet to moderate.

Physical Activities

• Ability to work in front of a computer for extended periods.
• Occasional movement around the office or campus.

Work Schedule

Varies depending on varsity sports seasons. Some weekends, evenings, early mornings, and travel.

Application Deadline

For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) July 27, 2026.

Special Instructions

Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number

The salary grade for the position is 9.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $60,000-$62,000.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate's sex or any other protected status.

Benefits

The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Required Documents

Please include the following documents with your application:

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or ordinances in any of the University’s educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights (“POWR”) Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement.

All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history and National Sex Offender Registry background check.

To apply, visit https://jobs.du.edu/en-us/job/498910