Assistant Athletic Trainer

Position Information

Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 26271

Classification Title Athletic Professional

Working Title Assistant Athletic Trainer

Function in concert with student-athletes, coaches and support staff to maintain the health and well-being of student-athletes, enabling them to participate in their respective athletic events. The Assistant Athletic Trainer must evaluate medical and injury situations and devise the proper preventative and rehabilitative course of treatment to return the athlete to a healthy, competitive level.

• Provide prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries for assigned teams.
• Assist the Director of Sports Medicine in establishing, coordinating, supervising, and monitoring athletic training services to student-athletes.
• Maintain timely and accurate medical records and documentation.
• Coordinate care with team physicians and other medical providers.
• Attend daily practices to assist with athletic training for the athletes.
• Attend and work at home/away games as the designated Athletic Trainer.
• Travel with assigned teams and provide on-site coverage for practices and competitions.
• Assist with supervision and mentorship of athletic training students.
• Collaborate with coaches, strength & conditioning staff, and athletic administration on student-athlete healthcare and safety.
• In consultation with the Director of Sports Medicine and in cooperation with other Assistant Athletic Trainers, operate within the athletic training operational budget.
• Assist the Director of Sports Medicine in the routine operation of a designated athletic training facility.
• Advise athletes of methods designed to maximize injury prevention.
• Maintain current CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications.
• Comply with all Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, Montana State University, Big Sky Conference, NCAA and State Practice Act rules and regulations.
• Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Sports Medicine and/or the Director of Athletics.

1. CAATE
-approved athletic training degree or equivalent master’s degree program.
2. NATA - BOC certification.
3. CPR / AED certification.
4. Eligible for Montana state licensure (or current licensure).
5. At least one year of experience in a collegiate or professional sports setting.

1. Master’s degree in Athletic Training or related field.
2. Experience working with Division I football.
3. Proficiency with electronic medical records systems (e.g., Sports Ware, Healthy Roster).
4. Strong communication and organizational skills.
5. Working knowledge of NCAA drug policy, testing regulations and supplements.
6. Experience administering health insurance claims.

The successful candidate will be willing to work with any and all sports assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

This position has supervisory duties? No

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Open Date

Close Date

Screening of applications will begin on February 16th 2026; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

This position is not eligible for new sponsorship.

Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans.

To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

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