Assistant Athletic Trainer

The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for assisting with the organization management and development of the Universitys intercollegiate sports medicine program.

Position Summary

The University of Denver has a proud athletic tradition that compliments the schools academic its history DU has won 35 national championships and enables student-athletes to compete on 18 Division 1 teams. The Pioneers pursue championships excel academically and represent both the University and their respective conferences to the best of their abilities.

Essential Functions

• Providing emergency care injury evaluation treatment and rehabilitation of varsity injuries under the supervision and guidelines of the team physician
• Assisting in the day to day operations of the training room
• Assisting with the administrative responsibilities of budgeting ordering and inventory control
• Overseeing the primary care coverage for Varsity teams as designated by the Director of Sports Medicine
• Assisting with the development and implementation of the policies and procedures as related to the Sports Medicine Department
• Assisting with treatments of all varsity student-athletes when necessary
• Assisting with the coordination of all physical examinations medical insurance and other medical administrative forms
• Directing and educating of student athletic trainers
• Compiling relevant statistical information for post injury strength testing and injury rates
• Overseeing special events and summer camp training responsibilities as designated by the Director of Sports Medicine
• Providing other team and training room coverage as assigned
• Maintaining a high degree of professionalism which fosters growth of the department and a high perception of the division
  
  Knowledge Skills and Abilities
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills required including communication and public relations.
• In-depth understanding of the sport from the fundamental skills to advanced tactics and strategy
• Implement and model a personal and professional growth strategy for Student-Athletes and assistant coaches by learning and developing new techniques to support personal growth and knowledge attainment
• The ability to positively motivate
• Commitment to the academic success of Student-Athletes
• Ability to be flexible to an ever-evolving athletic landscape

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Athletic Training/Sports MED
• Experience in the field of athletic training
• NATABOC certified CPR/AED certification
• Must possess knowledge specific to the field of athletic training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters Degree
• 1-3 years experience at D-I level
• Ability to work with insurance companies to insure payment ability to follow University procurement policy broad knowledge of prescription medications.

Working Environment

• Standard office environment.
• Noise level is quiet to moderate.

Physical Activities

• Ability to sit in front of a computer for an extended period.
• Occasionally required to move about the office/campus with the capability of transporting objects up to 20 lbs. with assistance.

Work Schedule
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Application Deadline
For consideration please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) October 27 2025.

Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number:
The salary grade for the position is 9.

Salary Range:
The salary range for this position is $58000-$65000

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate departmental budget availability internal salary equity considerations and available market information but not based on a candidates sex or any other protected status.

Benefits:
The University of Denver offers excellent benefits including medical dental retirement paid time off tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please include the following documents with your application:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex (including sex stereotypes sex characteristics sexual orientation gender identity and gender expression) marital family or parental status pregnancy or related conditions national origin disability or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color national origin ancestry age religion creed disability sex (including sex stereotypes sex characteristics sexual orientation gender identity and gender expression) marital family and parental status pregnancy genetic information military enlistment or veteran status and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal state or local law regulation or ordinance in any of the Universitys educational programs and activities and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Workers Rights (POWR) Act; and any other federal state and local laws regulations or ordinances that prohibit discrimination harassment and/or retaliation. For more information please see the University of Denvers NonDiscriminationStatement.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.