Certified Athletic Trainer

University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision, life

Scholarship program

University retirement plans

Job summary

University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks a Certified Athletic Trainer to manage day-to-day operations for the Injury Prevention & Care facilities within Campus Recreation. The role involves clinical care, program development, and staff supervision, with a nine-month schedule paid over twelve months.

The position includes on-site emergency care, concussion management, and coordination of services for events. A/B knowledge of budgeting, payroll, and educational program delivery is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training completed on or before May 2024 or equivalent.
• BOC certification verifiable/current.
• Nebraska licensure or eligible; licensure within 60 days of employment.
• CPR, First Aid and AED certification (or obtained within 30 days).
• Experience in direct patient care or completion of CAATE-accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site emergency care and first aid during practices and events; assess injuries including concussions.
• Coordinate first aid and emergency response for recreational events.
• Develop and deliver professional development for student staff.
• Assist with supervision, hiring, scheduling, training and evaluation of staff.
• Oversee budget, payroll, inventory, record-keeping and analysis.

Skills

Emergency care

First aid

CPR

AED certification

Event coverage

Team leadership

Education program development

Budgeting & payroll

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training

Master’s degree in Athletic Training

Tools

Board of Certification (BOC)

Nebraska Licensure for Athletic Trainer

Job description

Working Title

Certified Athletic Trainer

Department

Campus Recreation-0965

Description Of Work

The Certified Athletic Trainer is a nine-month position paid over twelve months and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Injury Prevention & Care facilities, personnel, within the Campus Recreation program.

As a Certified Athletic Trainer, you will:

• Provide immediate, on-site emergency care and first aid at practices, games, and within the Campus Recreation facilities; assessing injuries, and severity, including concussion management.
• Coordinate and oversee first aid and emergency response services for recreational events.
• Create and implement professional development opportunities for student staff members.
• Assist with the leadership and management of a team, including, screening, hiring, scheduling, training, and evaluation.
• Administrative responsibilities include budget, payroll, inventory, record keeping, analysis, and follow-up.
• Develop and implement injury prevention training/clinics.
• Actively participates in the athletic training education program through the development of lesson plans and educational materials, teaching credit and/or noncredit academic athletic training course(s)
• Work cooperatively with Campus Recreation staff, sports programs, coaches and the University community.

This position schedule is typically Tuesday – Saturday, with evenings, nights, and weekends based on sporting events, practices and tournament schedules.

About Us

At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer, known for our welcoming and supportive work environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn’t just a workplace; it’s a place to build your career and make a real impact in Nebraska.

When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy:

• Ample paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
• Comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Employee & dependent scholarship program to pursue higher education
• Generous retirement plans with university match

Learn more about working for UNL : https://go.unl.edu/aboutus

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training on or before May 2024, or Master’s degree Athletic Training.
• Experience providing direct patient care OR the completion of a Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education ( CAATE ) accredited program.
• Relevant professional experience OR experience attained through relevant internships, co-ops, student employment positions, or graduate assistantships, including event coverage of competitive athletic events (high school, college, or equivalent level).
• Current Board of Certification ( BOC )
• Current Nebraska Licensed Athletic Trainer (or eligible). Nebraska Licensure shall be obtained in the first 60 days of employment.
• Current CPR , First Aid, and AED Certification or be obtained in the first 30 days of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in athletic training, sports medicine, or related field.
• One (1) years of athletic training experience at high school, college, or equivalent level. (Each year of graduate assistant experience counts as 0.5 years.)
• Previous teaching experience at the high school or post-secondary level.
• Previous experience with supervision and event coverage of high-risk sports such as ice hockey, lacrosse, rugby, or similar.
• FA/ CPR / AED Instructor Certification.

Posted Salary

$52,000/yr. minimum