Certified Athletic Trainer

University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Nebraska; On-site; USD 46,800 - 57,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ample paid time off

Comprehensive insurance options

Scholarship program for higher education

Generous retirement plans

Job summary

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is seeking a Certified Athletic Trainer to provide immediate care and coordinate first aid services for athletic and recreational events. This role demands a Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training or related field, and requires current CPR and Board Certification.

Responsibilities include administrative tasks, staff training, and developing injury prevention programs. The position offers comprehensive benefits, including paid time off and insurance options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training on or before May 2024.
• Relevant professional experience or internships in athletic events.
• Current Board of Certification and Nebraska Athletic Trainer license.

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate emergency care and first aid.
• Coordinate first aid for recreational events.
• Develop injury prevention training.

Skills

Emergency care

Coaching

Injury assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training or Master’s degree

Job description

Position Information

Title: Certified Athletic Trainer
Department: Campus Recreation-0965
Location: Lincoln, NE
Schedule: Tuesday – Saturday, evenings, nights, and weekends as needed based on sporting events, practices, and tournament schedules.
Salary: $52,000/yr. minimum
Employment type: 9‑month contract paid over twelve months

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate, on‑site emergency care and first aid at practices, games, and within the Campus Recreation facilities; assessing injuries, 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 participate 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.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training on or before May 2024, or Master’s degree in Athletic Training.
• Experience providing direct patient care OR 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 obtained in the first 30 days of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in athletic training, sports medicine, or related field.
• One (1) year 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.

Benefits

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

EEO Statement

As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/