About this role
Nevada State University appreciates your interest in employment. To ensure your application process runs smoothly, we ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:
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Job Description Nevada State University invites applications for the position of 1000 Hour Appointment - Assistant Athletic Trainer.
The Assistant Athletic Trainer is essential to provide critical support as we build our athletic programs as the university and athletic department commit to athlete safety. The Assistant Athletic Trainer is a licensed healthcare professional trained in injury prevention, diagnosis, emergency care, treatment and rehabilitation. This position will assist the Head Athletic Trainer to ensure that injuries are managed immediately and effectively, student athletes return to play safely and on an appropriate timeline, and life-threatening situations are handled with professional care.
About the institution: Nevada State University, a four-year Minority Serving public institution with a statewide mission, is dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and largely underserved student population. Designated a Hispanic Serving (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Institution (AANAPI), Nevada State is a university where teaching and student support are valued above all else.
Nevada State University continues to grow as an institution of higher education. In Fall 2025, the enrollment surpassed 8,400, with 8,287 undergraduate students and 117 graduate students. A majority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnic minorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 48% are Hispanic, 10% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 10% are Black/African American, and 22% are White.
We celebrate the storied backgrounds of our campus community. We operate with a shared commitment to represent and serve the diverse population of Nevada and to encourage the exchange of ideas that respects and honors the lived experiences of our students, staff, and faculty. We foster a culture of inclusive excellence so our members can live authentically, fully engage, and flourish. In order to strengthen the university and progress its mission, the university dedicates itself to intentional and ongoing reflection to meeting the evolving needs of Nevada State University, the surrounding communities, and the State of Nevada.
We seek applicants who are passionate about working with this promising student population and collaborating with faculty and staff across departments to make a lasting impact in developing our institution and our community.
We encourage you to highlight your background in fostering an inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students who are historically underrepresented in higher education.
Core Responsibilities
• Provide comprehensive athletic training services for assigned sports, including injury prevention, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation. • Taping, bracing and other athlete related treatments. • Development of safety protocols and emergency action plans. • Meet compliance standards of institutional and athletics governing body. • Maintain thorough medical documentation and records aligned with HIPAA/FERPA. • Practice and game medical coverage. • Coordinate medical referrals. • Work under supervision of Head Athletic Trainer. • Good communication with Athletic Director and Coaches.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in athletic training or related field. • Licensed Athletic Training certification. • CPR and AED certification. • Strong organizational and communication skills. • Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. • Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (Nevada State does not sponsor employment-related visas).
Please note: Applicants must meet the posted minimum qualifications at the time of application to be considered for the position.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Prior experience in collegiate sports. • Experience in NCAA, NAIA, or NJCAA policies and procedures.
Work Hours: 10 hours per week.
Hourly Rate: $25.00 per hour.
Special Instructions for Internal NSHE Applicants Nevada State University employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE, UNLV, UNR, NSU, CSN, TMCC, WNC, GBC, or DRI) MUST use the “Browse Jobs” process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at Nevada State and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Browse Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site.
If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned, and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.
Exempt No
Full-Time Equivalent 25.0%
Required Attachment(s) Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment(s) viewable to you will be the attachment(s) to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment(s) to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment(s) will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at apply@nevadastate.edu.
Please upload the following documents:
• Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience; • Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and Nevada State University; • Names and contact information of three references (you will be notified before references are contacted).
Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.
Posting Close Date 05/31/2027
Note to Applicant Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials. References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process. This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks. Nevada State University does not currently sponsor Visas, all applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
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