Athletic Trainer

City Logan Campus

Posted Date 15 hours ago(2/1/2025 5:58 PM)

Requisition ID 2025-8793

# of Openings 1

Job Locations US-UT-Logan

Category (Portal Searching) Athletics

Position Type Benefited Full-Time

Job Classification Exempt

Athletic Trainer

City Logan Campus

Posted Date 15 hours ago(2/1/2025 5:58 PM)

Requisition ID 2025-8793

# of Openings 1

Job Locations US-UT-Logan

Category (Portal Searching) Athletics

Position Type Benefited Full-Time

Job Classification Exempt

Percent of Time or Hours per Week 100% Time

College Athletics

Department Training Room & Medical

Advertised Salary Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

Telework Eligible No

Overview

Are you a certified Athletic Trainer seeking an exciting opportunity to make a real difference? Look no further! Utah State University Athletics is on the hunt for a passionate, skilled individual to join our team and work directly with our Division I athletics teams.

As a vital member of our team, you'll play a crucial role in the health and well-being of our student athletes. The successful candidate will possess the following key abilities:

• Injury Assessment: Utilize your expertise to assess injuries accurately and efficiently.
• Injury Referrals: Make informed referrals to ensure our athletes receive the best possible care.
• Injury Care Management: Implement effective care plans to aid in the recovery process.
• Return to Play: Safely guide athletes through the return-to-play process.
• Emergency Care: Be prepared to act swiftly and decisively in emergency situations.
• Communication: Foster clear and effective communication with various stakeholders.
• Administration: Handle administrative tasks with precision and attention to detail.

In this dynamic role, you will report to the Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine, and you'll collaborate with a diverse array of individuals, including student-athletes, athletic training staff, coaches, administrators, physicians, and other campus departments. The ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and strategize effectively is essential.

This Athletic trainer would primarily work with the Division I Cross Country/Track and Field team; other team assignments will be made as needed.

If you're ready to take your career to the next level and help shape the success of our athletes, we want to hear from you! Join us at Utah State University Athletics and be part of a team dedicated to excellence on and off the field.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, interview and select graduate student athletic trainers.
• Maintain professional competency by successful completion of Continuing Education Units to retain Athletic Trainer Certification by the NATA Board of Certification and athletic training licensing requirements for the State of Utah.
• Organize and manage athletic training program including physician consultation, medical record keeping, public relations, inventory reports and maintain upkeep of training room and equipment.
• Evaluate injuries and plan treatment programs for male and female student athletes, perform taping and other injury prevention activities, provide rehabilitation of injuries, respond to emergency situations analyzing conditions and making appropriate responses.
• Coordinate interactions and activities between the athletic department and various entities on and off campus.
• Report directly to the Head Athletic Trainer.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Athletic Training or related healthcare field
• NATA Certification
• Utah State Licensure eligible
• CPR/AED/First Aid certified 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Division I Cross Country/Track and Field experience
• Blue Ocean Electronic Medical Record experience

This position shall have a strong working knowledge and understanding of all NCAA rules and regulations regarding compliance issues. Violation of a conference or NCAA regulation, as well as those policies of the University, could create negative publicity and jeopardize the University in conference or NCAA standings. Violations by employees will be documented and dealt with on an individual basis and can be cause for dismissal.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV"
2. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

ADA

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions. 

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.

USU enrolls 28,900 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu. 

*updated 01/2025

Notice of Non-discrimination

In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

Executive Director of the Office of Equity  Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266

Title IX Coordinator  Cody Carmichael, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266

Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:

U.S. Department of Education,  Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov

*updated 09/2023

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