The Associate Athletic Trainer/Head Football Athletic Trainer (Athletic Trainer III) provides advanced athletic training services specific to the Utah State University football student athletes. This position emphasizes leadership, mentorship, and administrative responsibilities while ensuring compliance with university, affiliated conference, and the NCAA regulations. This position will enhance the development of health and safety policies and procedures related to Utah State University Sports Medicine.

Sport coverage

• Provide direct care for football student athletes, including prevention, evaluation, treatment, and emergency response to injuries.

• Ensure proper implementation of health care protocols and activate Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) as required.

• Oversee practice, event coverage, and team travel.

• Maintain doctor relationships for additional services and student-athlete care.

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Administrative duties

• Maintain accurate medical records in compliance with university, NCAA, and NATABOC guidelines.
• Complete injury and incident reports for accountability and documentation.
• Manage administrative duties and supervise assistant athletic trainers.

Leadership and Supervision

• Lead, supervise, and mentor athletic training residents and assistant athletic trainers.
• Assign tasks, set goals, practice and game responsibilities, and evaluate program needs.
• Assist assistant athletic trainers with setting goals and help them achieve those goals.
• Set performance standards and evaluate performance of assistant athletic trainers.

Communication

• Maintain effective communication with student athletes, all football coaches, strength and conditioning coaches, physicians, sports medicine staff, nutritional staff, mental wellness staff, and administration regarding student-athlete status participation, and care plans.
• Mentor staff in communication strategies and conflict resolution.

Continuing Education/Professional Development

• Maintain necessary certifications to practice in the state of Utah and the NCAA through conferences, certifications, and research.
• Develop expertise in specialized areas and mentor others in these areas.
• Participate in professional organizations and committees at local, regional, or national levels.

Working Conditions

• Evening and weekend work required.
• May involve transporting student athletes and team travel.
• Exposure to bodily fluids and confidential student records.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds.

Decision-Making Authority

• Make independent decisions on an athlete’s care following NATABOC and university guidelines.
• Provide leadership in supervising and mentoring staff.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA, conference, and university guidelines.

This position requires a commitment to maintaining NCAA Division I compliance and adherence to all university and department rules.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Athletic Training or related field.
• 8 years of experience as a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC), including 3 years of experience as a football athletic trainer at a Division I level.
• Current NATABOC certification.
• Current CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer certification.
• Eligibility for Utah state licensure.
• Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Commitment to promoting inclusion and diversity.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Division I athletics.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in high-pressure environments.

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. Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile
3. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

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

The position requires considerable physical activity. Employees must have sufficient strength to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position including heavy lifting (50 pounds) and/or pushing and pulling of heavy objects. Employees must be prepared to assume uncomfortable positions such as crawling, kneeling, and squatting.

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

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