Associate Athletic Trainer - Football

Working Title Associate Athletic Trainer - Football

Department Athletics-0850

Description Of Work

This Associate Athletic Trainer position will be with the sport of Football, including day-to-day operations, practice/game coverage, and any required travel. Perform a variety of duties implementing the prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of student-athletes within the University of Nebraska Athletic Department under the supervision of the Chief Medical Director, Associate Athletic Director of Athletic Medicine, and Head Football Athletic Trainer. Adherence to all NCAA , conference, and institutional rules and regulations will be required. The selected candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Required coverage and travel with the team will involve working long hours, nights, weekends, and some holidays.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. 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://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Professional degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) In Athletic Training from a CAATE accredited program and 5 years relevant, full-time collegiate experience. Excellent interpersonal communication skills are essential. BOC / NATA certification and ability to obtain Nebraska State licensure required. Emergency response certification ( CPR , basic life support) necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate may have 5 years or more experience as full-time, certified athletic trainer within NCAA D-1 and/or professional athletics. Previous experience providing prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries to student athletes in a football setting preferred.

Posted Salary $65,000/yr. minimum