Assistant Athletic Trainer, Intercollegiate Athletics UT Chattanooga

The Assistant Athletic Trainer will be the primary athletic trainer for Womens Basketball which includes attending conditioning & practices and traveling for competitions. The Athletic Trainer also coordinates athletic training services for Mens Golf but will not attend practices or travel for competitions.

• Performs evaluation treatment and rehabilitation for assigned student-athletes
• Ensures maintenance of confidential documentation and record keeping of injury reports and progress notes
• Ensures effective communication with student athletes coaches medical professionals and academic advisors
• Organizes and monitors the maintenance of all medical records keeping each file up to date to facilitate insurance billing and payments by insuring proper documentation for any future medical or legal claims
• Organizes and directs all preseason physicals with physicians and coordinates medical clearance and eligibility for practice and competition
• Facilitates concussion testing for student athletes and other safety protocols
• Manages and maintains the athletic training room and equipment including supplies and inventory
• Complies with policies and rules of UTC the Southern Conference and the NCAA related to medical care for student-athletes
• Provides oversight for recruitment hiring and supervision of athletic training staff
• Organizes First Aid and CPR training for staff and coaches
• Maintains a safe and professional environment for student athletes and department staff

The ideal candidate will possess the following

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

• Experience with Basketball at NCAA Division I level

• Experience with Web based Injury Tracking System

Application Review

Review of applications will begin July 24 2026and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received by this date will receive priority consideration.

• Bachelors Degree
• Certification by the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (NATABOC)
• Active membership in the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA)
• First Aid and CPR certification
• State of Tennessee athletic training license or eligible for such
• Minimum two years of recent collegiate athletic training experience

Preferred

• Masters degree in athletic training or related field
• 1-2 years experience as a certified athletic trainer

Work Location

University of Tennessee Chattanooga TN Campus

Compensation and Benefits

• UT Market Range: MR07
• Anticipated Hiring Salary: $47250 - $52000
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About Us

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga isin the heart of one of Tennessees largest and most dynamic cities. Asa national model for metropolitan universities UTC collaborates with its many regional partners to offer an experiential learning environment with outstanding teaching scholars in 128 undergraduate degree programs and 55 graduate programsat both the masters and doctoral levels. UTC and Chattanooganationally recognized for its downtown redevelopment and wealth of outdoor recreationare inextricably linked and the University is central to the workforce and economic development efforts of the region and the state.

Colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business; Engineering and Computer Science; Health Education and Professional Studies; and the Honors College are home to an array of award-winning programs from Nursing to Computer Science Entrepreneurship to Veteran Student Support. Innovation is a strategic focus and UTC research and development in smart city technology is an industry leader. UTC is the first andonly university in the country with access to a managed commercial quantum computing network and we are introducing an artificial intelligence initiative involving entities across campus and engaging partners throughout the region.

From our deep ties to the city of Chattanooga to our national reputation for innovation and hands-on learning UTC stands out as a university where students thrive faculty inspire and partnerships create real impact.