Assistant Athletic Trainer
Posted Date: Jan 31, 2026
QUALIFICATION
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Salary Expectation
$37,000-$45,000/yr -
Years of Experience
Not provided -
Work Type
Full-time
ABOUT PROGRAM
SPORTS/DEPARTMENT
Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Summary
The Assistant Athletic Trainer will assist in overseeing the prevention and care of all varsity athletic injuries. The role of this position is to provide direction for one of two training room sites on campus and coordinate the Athletic Training staff to meet the athletic training needs of 25 varsity programs.
Duties and Responsibilities
● Assist in the oversight of all medical-related aspects for varsity athletics, including evaluation, first aid, and triage of injuries.
● Assist the Head Athletic Trainer in all training room aspects involved with coverage of 25 varsity sports and junior varsity sports.
Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Summary
The Assistant Athletic Trainer will assist in overseeing the prevention and care of all varsity athletic injuries. The role of this position is to provide direction for one of two training room sites on campus and coordinate the Athletic Training staff to meet the athletic training needs of 25 varsity programs.
Duties and Responsibilities
● Assist in the oversight of all medical-related aspects for varsity athletics, including evaluation, first aid, and triage of injuries.
● Assist the Head Athletic Trainer in all training room aspects involved with coverage of 25 varsity sports and junior varsity sports.
● Keep and maintain accurate and updated records on all reportable injuries.
● Keep and maintain accurate and updated records on all treatments and rehabilitations taking place in the athletic training room as ordered by the Team Physician.
● Responsible for compliance with all NCAA, NCAC, and OSHA guidelines.
● Cooperate and work with members of the coaching staff and other athletic department personnel.
● Oversee administration and operation of an Athletic Training Facility.
● Keep and maintain a safe and clean workplace environment for athletes and staff members. Follow Bloodborne Pathogens guidelines.
● Responsible for knowledge of and effective administration of JCU Athletic Department policy and procedures.
● Maintaining updated status in CPR, First-Aid, and CEU guidelines set by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA).
● Demonstrate a commitment to the University Mission and to the Department of Athletics Learning Outcomes and Goals. Possess the ability to communicate the University Mission and Athletic Department Goals and Learning Outcomes to assistant trainers and students.
● May have team responsibility as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer.
● Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
● Represent John Carroll in a respectful manner through actions, words, and dress.
Required Qualifications
● Must be certified as an Athletic Trainer under the guidelines of the NATA and be licensed as an Athletic Trainer by the Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board (OTPTAT) by the time of hire.
● Ability to communicate with student athletes and coaches in a positive and professional manner.
● Knowledge of the most recent athletic training and rehabilitation standards and techniques.
● Interest in understanding and supporting John Carroll’s mission to inspire individuals to excel in learning, leadership, and service in the region and in the world.
Preferred Qualifications
● Previous experience working in a collegiate athletic training setting and performing tasks such as care and prevention of athletic injuries, record keeping of injuries, and knowledge of the NCAA athletic training portal sites.
● Knowledge of multiple sports, including football, soccer, lacrosse, softball, basketball, volleyball, and wrestling.
● Collegiate experience is preferred.
Normal Work Location, Hours and Conditions
This position works in-person from our campus in University Heights, Ohio. This position is a 10-month full-time appointment which requires working hours during the workday, evenings, and weekends. Schedules vary depending upon varsity team assignments. Travel is required with varsity teams.
Physical Requirements
Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an athletic training room setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to athletic practice and competition locations and to verbally communicate to exchange information.” Must be able to operate small vehicles such as a golf cart, medical transport cart, or gator. Must be able to work in a variety of outdoor weather conditions.
Hours
Full Time
FLSA
Exempt (Salary)
Compensation & Benefits
Starting annual salary will be $37,000 – $45,000 commensurate with qualifications. This position offers a generous. Total Rewards package that includes health and dental insurance options, paid vacation, personal, sick, and mission time, holidays, 403 (b) retirement plan, life insurance, and tuition remission benefits for you, your spouse, and children.
About John Carroll University
John Carroll University is a private, coeducational, Jesuit Catholic university, founded in 1886, dedicated to developing people with the knowledge and character to lead and to serve. The University is located in University Heights, Ohio, an attractive residential suburb 10 miles east of downtown Cleveland. Academically, the University consists of the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Health and the Boler College of Business, which include graduate programs. The University offers more than 70 Academic Programs in the arts, social sciences, natural sciences, and business at the undergraduate level, and in select areas at the master’s level.
The University enrolls approximately 2,300 undergraduate students and 500 graduate students and has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1. John Carroll University is one of 27 Jesuit universities in the United States and has been listed in U.S. News & World Report magazine’s top 10 rankings of Midwest regional universities for more than 30 consecutive years.
Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number | AS937P |
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| Open Until Filled | Yes |
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| EEO Statement |
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and value all individuals and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
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