Athletic Trainer- Colorado Christian University

United Musculoskeletal Partners; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Panorama Orthopedics & Spine Center is seeking an Assistant Athletic Trainer to support CCU Athletics in Lakewood, CO. The position is a 12-month, full-time exempt role with a salary of $57,784.

You will collaborate with the athletic training staff to prevent, evaluate, manage and rehabilitate injuries, while traveling with teams and covering home events. The successful candidate will work under the Head Athletic Trainer and comply with NCAA rules.

Qualifications

• NATABOC Certification and state licensure required.
• Experience in collegiate athletics preferred.
• Familiarity with NCAA rules and policies.
• Ability to communicate effectively with student-athletes and staff.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat athletic injuries and illnesses.
• Provide education and counseling on injuries and prevention.
• Maintain records and documentation for episodes and treatments.
• Deliver rehab therapy and coordinate with physicians and other health staff.
• Travel with teams and provide home event coverage.
• Assist with review and updating training policies and protocols.

Skills

NATABOC Certification

State Licensure

Communication skills

Collaboration with trainers and staff

Education

NATABOC Certification

State Licensure

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 updating of 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

Company: Panorama Orthopedics & Spine Center

Job Type: Full-time

Address: 660 Golden Ridge Rd, Golden, CO, 80401