Athletic Trainer

Overview The Club Sports Athletic Trainer provides on‑site injury prevention, evaluation, and basic care for Utah State University Club Sports athletes. This position supports a wide range of competitive club teams, ensuring safe participation, proper documentation, and clear communication with athletes and staff. The role is hands‑on, student‑focused, and requires strong organization and professionalism. The Athletic Trainer will work closely with the Club Sports Coordinator, student leaders, and campus partners to maintain a safe environment during practices, competitions, and events. Responsibilities Provide on‑site athletic training coverage for club sports practices, home competitions, and selected events. Evaluate injuries and provide appropriate first aid, taping, bracing, and basic treatment. Determine return‑to‑play recommendations within scope of practice and refer athletes to appropriate medical providers when needed. Maintain accurate injury documentation and communicate updates to athletes and Club Sports staff. Manage medical kits and supplies, ensuring equipment is stocked and organized. Educate athletes on injury prevention, stretching, hydration, and safe training habits. Assist with emergency action plans and ensure safety protocols are followed. Collaborate with club officers and coaches to support safe practice planning and event operations. Attend required staff trainings and maintain certifications. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. Current CPR/AED certification. Experience in basic first aid, sports medicine support, or working with athletes. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to communicate clearly with students, coaches, and staff. Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed for club events. Preferred Qualifications Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) or in progress toward certification. Experience working with club sports, high school sports, or recreational athletes. Familiarity with injury documentation systems or willingness to learn. Ability to manage multiple teams and schedules. Knowledge of basic risk management practices in sport settings. Required Documents Along with the online application, please attach: Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV” Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application **Document size may not exceed 10 MB.** Advertised Salary $40/hour ADA The environment and physical requirements may change depending on the specific function of the work each department performs. Incumbents may be in both indoor and outdoor environments. Indoors, in an office space, event space, or public space are protected from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes. Incumbents may nearly continuously sit and often use repetitive hand motion (such as typing). Outdoors, incumbents may not be protected from weather conditions and may be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold. Additionally, indoor or outdoor work environments may include being confined or in narrow spaces for periods of time. The incumbent may also be exposed to loud noises or vibrations from equipment, and conditions that may affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and poor ventilation. Bending, crawling, and crouching may be required. Incumbents may be required to lift, push, and/or pull objects up to 50 pounds and be required to walk and/or stand for long periods of time. Employees must adhere to safety precautions and may be required to use protective equipment. 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 and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact. USU enrolls over 29,800 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 educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state. 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 recent Mountain West regular-season and tournament championships in women’s volleyball, three consecutive Mountain West tournament titles in women’s soccer conference championships, and a first-ever conference championship for gymnastics, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement. Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. 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 ca