Assistant Athletic Trainer

The University of Connecticut is seeking applications for the full-time position of Assistant Athletic Trainer. 

Responsibilities will include: day-to-day sports medicine/athletic training operations for women’s volleyball and other assigned teams, to include prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of student-athletes; pre-participation physicals; inventory management of supplies and equipment; maintaining medical records; completing required insurance claims; daily interaction and communication with coaching staff, fellow athletic trainers, and administration; attending team practices and events; supervision of clinical and field experience for athletic training students;  other duties as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer.

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Knowledge of NCAA regulations.
• Certification by the National Athletic Trainers Association.
• Current CPR/AED certification.
• Connecticut Athletic Trainer State license or eligible to receive.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written and verbal communication skills. 

• One to three years of athletic training experience at the collegiate level.
• Previous experience in the supervision of athletic trainers.
• Experience working independently with a collegiate sport.
• Extensive collaboration and communication with team physicians and coaches.
• Experience as a preceptor for MSAT immersion students.

Salary is commensurate with experience. 

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

Please apply online at Faculty and Staff Positions, Search #499747 to upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references. Applicants must clearly demonstrate how they meet the stated minimum qualifications, and any preferred qualifications they may possess, in their application materials.

This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on July 23, 2026.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics.

All members of the University of Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of, and contribute to, an inclusive, respectful, and diverse environment for the University community.

The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce. The success of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse employee and student populations to share their rich perspectives and backgrounds in a respectful manner. This makes it essential for each member of our community to feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and believe that their ideas are respected by all. We strongly respect each individual employee’s unique experiences and perspectives and encourage all members of the community to do the same. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disabilities, veteran’s status, status as a victim of domestic violence and/or sexual assault and/or trafficking in persons as defined by Connecticut law, prior conviction of a crime, workplace hazards to the reproductive systems, or gender identity or expression.

The University of Connecticut is an AA/EEO employer including for Disability and Veteran status.

Advertised: Jul 17 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Jul 23 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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