Assistant Athletic Trainer

Intercollegiate Athletics

Search  2234- Posted November 21, 2025

RESPONSIBILITIES:

PRIMARY TRAINING DUTIES: 

• Provide athletic training services for Emporia State University’s intercollegiate athletic programs, including coverage of home and away practices and games. Give guidance to graduate level athletic training students in our accredited athletic training program. Conduct rehabilitation activities for injured student-athletes. Administer daily evaluations, preventative exercises, emergency care, treatments, and rehabilitaive sessions. Complete additional duties as assigned by Head Athletic Trainer.
   

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES: 

• Keep accurate records of athletes' injuries, treatment, and medication. Ensure program records, medical histories, and insurance information is collected and organized. Serve as a liaison to team physicians, medical specialists, student-athletes, and parents. Manage the flow of information and answer questions.
   

PUBLIC RELATIONS DUTIES: 

• Work with physicians, other athletic trainers, and student-athletes to deliver comprehensive athletic training techniques and treatments, ensuring safety and high quality performance.
   

MISCELLANEOUS DUTIES: 

• Assist in the day-to-day operations of the athletic training room. Report necessary repairs as needed to ensure the athletic training facility is fully operational. Perform all other duties assigned by Head Athletic Trainer.

COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Compliance with the rules and regulations of the University, the NCAA, and the MIAA is of paramount importance. The overall responsibility of this position is for the successful operation of the program in full compliance with all such rules and regulations. As a condition of employment, the employee shall be required to participate in rules education programs offered by the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy, Athletic Training or related field required.
• BOC certification and have or be eligible for a Kansas Athletic Training License.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations. Excellent communication skills, and ability to interact with a variety of athletes, coaches, and public in the higher education environment.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of related, professional experience strongly preferred.

COMPENSATION:

• Salary:  $52,000 - $60,000 annually
• Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. 

BENEFITS:

Base pay is one component of Emporia State University’s total rewards package. We are dedicated to supporting the needs of the “whole you” with our holistic approach to employee benefits by offering comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family that include:

• Health Insurance
• Free Dental insurance for employees
• Retirement through the Kansas Board of Regents
• Paid parental leave
• Up to 31 days paid vacation and holiday days
• Tuition reduction and tuition assistance
• Dependent tuition waiver
• For full details about our benefit plan offerings, please visit here. 

APPLY:

Please upload a cover letter, resume, and contact information of three references here. 

Consideration of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled.

A background check is required prior to hire.

For more information

Human Resources

humres@emporia.edu

(620) 341-5379

Emporia State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, sex, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other factors which cannot be considered by law.