Athletic Trainer- Colorado Christian University

Panorama-Orthopedics-; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Christian University in Lakewood, Colorado is seeking an Assistant Athletic Trainer for CCU Athletics. The role is full-time and exempt with a salary of $57,784 per year.

The position supports student-athlete care, injury prevention, evaluation and rehabilitation under the Head Athletic Trainer. On-site work, regular hours with some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• NATABOC certification and state licensure are required.
• Professional experience in collegiate athletics.
• Familiarity with NCAA governing rules.
• Strong communication and collaboration with other athletic trainers, strength and conditioning staff, and coaches.
• Professional interaction with student-athletes in a respectful manner.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, treat, and assist in the prevention of athletic injuries and illnesses.
• Provide counseling and education to student-athletes on sports injuries.
• Perform athletic training administrative duties including record keeping and documentation.
• Provide rehab therapy to athletes.
• Work with doctors and other health professionals to deliver care to student-athletes.
• Travel with teams to road events as assigned.
• Provide home event coverage for assigned teams.

Skills

NATABOC Certification

State Licensure

Collegiate athletics experience

NCAA rules knowledge

Communication & collaboration

Job description

Description

Looking at a 12-month/full time/exempt Assistant Athletic Trainer position with CCU Athletics at the $57,784 exempt salary.

Sport assignments flexible; pending applicable experience or special interest.

About the Job

The Assistant Athletic Trainer works in collaboration with the Athletic Training Staff to provide care for student athletes competing in the University’s athletic program. The Assistant Athletic Trainer works under the supervision of the Head Athletic Trainer and is responsible for the prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation of injuries within their respective teams.

Job Location

Fully on-site - must reside and work legally in the U.S. Regular work location: Lakewood, Colorado.

We’re looking for candidates who have:

1. Certification by the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) and State Athletic Training Licensure is required.
2. Professional experience in collegiate athletics.
3. Familiarity with National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) governing rules.
4. Communication skills and the ability to collaborate with other athletic trainers, strength and conditioning personnel, and coaches.
5. Ability to interact appropriately and professionally with student-athletes.

Key Job Duties

1. Evaluate, treat, and assist in the prevention of athletic injuries and illnesses.
2. Provide counseling and education to student-athletes on issues related to sports injuries.
3. Perform athletic training administrative duties including, but not limited to, record keeping and documentation.
4. Provide rehab therapy to athletes.
5. Work with doctors and other allied health professionals to deliver care to student-athletes.
6. Travel with teams to road events as assigned.
7. Provide coverage at each home event in which assigned teams are participating.
8. Assist with the review and updatingof University training policies and protocols.
9. Work collaboratively with campus health care professionals, team physician, and CCU counseling departments to provide appropriate medical oversight to student-athletes.
10. Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, you may be required to walk, stand, sit, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, speak with clarity, and have appropriate vision and hearing capabilities. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. You will be required to work irregular hours, including some nights and weekends. Local and regional travel is expected. National travel may occur. Colorado Christian University expects all faculty and staff to become a part of the University community by participating in activities and events that occur on the campus throughout the year, which may occur during evenings and weekends.

Now accepting applications through Oct 30, 2026