Athletic Trainer

University of Colorado System; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) invites applications for the Assistant Athletic Trainer in Intercollegiate Athletics. This temporary, non-exempt position supports athletic medicine services, injury care, and daily clinic operations for approx 370 student-athletes.

Under supervision of athletic leadership, duties include prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, medical recordkeeping, and coordinating referrals.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in athletic training or related field.
• Current BOC certification for Athletic Trainer and Colorado licensure.
• CPR/AED certification required.
• Experience with electronic health records and medical documentation.
• Ability to make sound clinical judgments and develop recovery plans.
• Adherence to NATA Code of Ethics.

Responsibilities

• 55%: manage prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehab for ~370 student-athletes on campus and on the road.
• 25%: maintain updated medical records and related data.
• 10%: ensure clear communication among athletic medicine staff, coaches, and student-athletes.
• 5%: coordinate clinical and physician appointments.
• 5%: perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Injury prevention & rehab

Communication with staff/coaches

Medical documentation

Education

Undergraduate degree in athletic training or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

CPR/AED certification

Job description

Assistant Athletic Trainer

Intercollegiate Athletics

Elevate Your Career at UCCS: Innovate, Inspire, and Impact inthe Rockies!

Who We Are

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself onacademic excellence, research, and community engagement and isactively seeking a Assistant Athletic Trainer to j oin ourteam! UCCS is committed to academic excellence, professionaldevelopment, and fostering an environment that supports innovationand student success.

At the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs is captivated by itsstunning landscapes, making it a paradise for nature lovers. Thiscity is more than its scenery—a mosaic of history, arts, and avibrant tech scene. We invite you to join a community thatcherishes outdoor adventure as much as forward-thinking growth, anexceptional setting for both career and lifestyle.

Salary/Pay Range : $ 40.00 - $45.00 hourly .Compensation will be commensurate upon experience andqualifications. This position is Non-Exempt from the Fair LaborStandards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.

Work Location : On-Site

Benefits at a Glance

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CU Advantage

Because this appointment is temporary, you will not be eligible toreceive all of the benefits normally provided to members of theuniversity staff under the standard University of Colorado benefitsprograms. You are not eligible to receive paid vacation leave,medical, or retirement benefits. However, you are eligible toaccrue sick leave and you will accrue 0.034 hours of sick leave perhour worked.

Summary

Under the general guidance and supervision of the AssistantAthletic Director for Athletic Medicine, Director of Athletics, andTeam Physicians, the Assistant Athletic Trainer supportscomprehensive athletic medicine services through injury care,medical coordination,recordkeeping, and daily clinic operationswhile contributing to athlete wellbeing and performance outcomesacross intercollegiate programs. This position is temporary andexpected to last no more than 9 months.

Essential Functions

• 55% Manage all aspects of prevention, evaluation, treatment,and rehabilitation of athletic injuries for approximately 370student-athletes at UCCS and on the road.
• 25% Maintain updated files and accurate medical records of thefollowing: athletic injuries,medical insurance, medical history,injury referrals, conditioning programs, schedules, and othernecessary data.
• 10% Maintain regular clear communication between athleticmedicine staff, coaches, student athletes, and other UCCS employeesas needed to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the studentathletes.
• 5% Coordinate clinical and physician appointments between theathlete and UCHealth or outside referral.
• 5% Performs other duties as assigned.

Tentative Search Timeline

• Priority will be given to applications submitted by: 9/21/2026 .
• Potential interview dates: 9/22/2026.
• Potential start date: 9/23/2026 .

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with allapplicable federal, state, and local laws governingnondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating aworkplace where all individuals are treated with respect anddignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds toapply, including protected veterans and individuals withdisabilities.

In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does notdiscriminate based on sex in our employment or compensationpractices .

Qualifications :

• Undergraduate degree in athletic training, physical education,kinesiology, or related field of study or combination of educationand experience, which provides the required knowledge and abilitiesto be an athletic trainer is required.
• A master's degree in related field is preferred.
• Current Board of Certification (BOC) certification for AthleticTrainer, Colorado State athletic training licensure and CPR/AED isrequired.
• Current unrestricted license with the Colorado Department ofRegulatory Agencies (DORA) is required.
• Adherence to the National Athletic Trainers' Association Codeof Ethics is mandatory.
• Experience in medical documentation standards and electronichealth record systems, with the ability to maintain accurate,confidential records and efficiently track athlete healthinformation, insurance details, and care plans in compliance withregulatory and organizational requirements is required.
• Experience with athletic injury prevention, evaluation,treatment, and rehabilitation techniques, with the ability to makesound clinical judgments and develop effective, individualizedrecovery programs that support safe return-to-play outcomes isrequired.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able toperform each of the established essential functions and meet thephysical and environment demands described satisfactorily. Therequirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill,ability, physical and environmental conditions required of theemployee on the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made toenable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions, physical and environmental demands.

Applicants with disabilities: If you have a mental or physicalimpairment, which limits one of your major life activities (e.walking, hearing, seeing, speaking, breathing, or learning) andrequire special accommodations for testing or interviewing, it isyour responsibility to notify the office scheduling the interviewor test at least 3 working days before the interview or test date.If you need special accommodations at the work site, you mustnotify the appointing authority or Human Resources.

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs has implemented amisconduct history check program with respect to final candidatesfor specific appointments. The misconduct history check program isintended to allow UCCS to collect and review information about acandidate's conduct at their previous institutions, specificallyconduct related to sexual misconduct, harassment, and/ordiscrimination – before making hiring decisions. All finalcandidates to these appointments are required to complete anAuthorization to Release Information and provide contactinformation for their previous institutions.