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The University of Iowa Athletics Department is hiring a full-time Assistant Athletic Trainer to provide support to Swimming and Diving. This position will work closely with the Director of Athletic Training Services, and additional athletic training staff, as well as with team physicians and extended sports medicine staff regarding the care and management of injuries and illnesses to University of Iowa student-athletes. For more information regarding Athletics: About UI Athletics - Iowa Hawkeyes Athletics - Official Athletics Website.
Primary Position Responsibilities:
- Provide team healthcare services (e.g., mitigation, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation). Develop return to play plans, coordinate referrals, and maintain excellent communication with a multidisciplinary medical health care team. Assist with emergency action plans, development and rehearsal of involved parties. Develop and educate on sport specific injury trends and conditions. Travel with assigned team as needed and per policy.
- Document all treatment and rehabilitation services according to departmental policies and procedures. Provide status reports for coaches and medical personnel.
- Adhere to policies and procedures related to covered/non-covered healthcare expenses. Maintain accurate health insurance information. Collect and evaluate current Interim Health Questionnaires for assigned teams.
- Assist the Director and Insurance Coordinator with trouble shooting insurance/billing issues.
- Create a welcoming environment for all student-athletes focused on their health, safety and overall well-being. Establish positive relationships with student-athletes founded on fairness, openness, honesty, and leadership opportunity. Positively contribute to an environment that enhances the overall experience for student-athletes, and all members of the Athletics Department, alike.
- Commit to team goals and shared accomplishments.
- Adhere to the rules and regulations of the University, the Big Ten Conference, and the NCAA; commits to reporting and Big Ten or NCAA violations involving the University of Iowa to departmental compliance personnel.
- Manage resources and acts as an advocate for any student-athlete, employee or program.
- Contributes to the recruitment of employees.
The University of Iowa is a Big Ten, nationally ranked research university with 30,000 students located in Iowa City. A vibrant community boasting excellent public schools, safe, comfortable neighborhoods, affordable housing, a highly educated population, and numerous cultural and recreational and sporting opportunities and events contribute to the Iowa City area, frequently appearing high on the best places to live listings.
The University of Iowa offers an excellent fringe benefit package including paid vacation and sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
Welcoming
We strive for an environment where everyone has a voice that is heard, that promotes the dignity of our patients, trainees, and employees, and allows all to thrive in their health, work, research, and education.
Excellence
We aim to achieve and deliver our personal and collective best in the pursuit of quality and accessible healthcare, education, and research.
Collaboration
We collaborate with health care systems, providers, and communities across Iowa and the region as well as within our UI community. We believe teamwork- guided by compassion- is the best way to work.
Accountability
We behave ethically, act with fairness and integrity, take responsibility for our own actions, and respond when errors in behavior or judgement occur.
Respect
We create an environment where every individual feels safe, valued, and respected, supporting the well-being and success of all members of our community.
Empowerment
We commit to fair access to research, health care, and education for our community and opportunities for personal and professional growth for our staff and learners.
Education Requirements:
- A bachelor's or master's degree in athletic training
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 1-year relevant athletic training experience.
- Board of Certification (BOC) in athletic training
- Iowa Athletic Trainer license prior to commencement
- Current CPR-P or ALS certification
- Able to work constructively and collaboratively with all stakeholders, staff and student-athletes, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusting relationships
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a highly regulated team environment
Desired Qualifications:
- Master's degree in athletic training or related field
- 2-5 years of certified athletic training experience
- Certified athletic training experience with Swimming and Diving in the collegiate sport setting
- Experience working with electronic injury surveillance and medical records programs
- Experience working with a large roster of student-athletes
Application Process: To be considered, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission: Cover Letter and Resume. Incomplete applications, or applications without a cover letter included, will not be evaluated.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact Kate Sharp (kate-sharp@uiowa.edu).
- Classification Title: Assistant Athletic Trainer
- Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
- Schedule: Full-time
- Work Modality Options: On Campus
- Pay Level: 3B
- Organization: Healthcare
- Contact Name: Kate Sharp
- Contact Email: kate-sharp@uiowa.edu
The University of Iowa Athletics Department is hiring a full-time Assistant Athletic Trainer to provide support to Swimming and Diving. This position will work closely with the Director of Athletic Training Services, and additional athletic training staff, as well as with team physicians and extended sports medicine staff regarding the care and management of injuries and illnesses to University of Iowa student-athletes. For more information regarding Athletics: About UI Athletics - Iowa Hawkeyes Athletics - Official Athletics Website.
Primary Position Responsibilities:
- Provide team healthcare services (e.g., mitigation, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation). Develop return to play plans, coordinate referrals, and maintain excellent communication with a multidisciplinary medical health care team. Assist with emergency action plans, development and rehearsal of involved parties. Develop and educate on sport specific injury trends and conditions. Travel with assigned team as needed and per policy.
- Document all treatment and rehabilitation services according to departmental policies and procedures. Provide status reports for coaches and medical personnel.
- Adhere to policies and procedures related to covered/non-covered healthcare expenses. Maintain accurate health insurance information. Collect and evaluate current Interim Health Questionnaires for assigned teams.
- Assist the Director and Insurance Coordinator with trouble shooting insurance/billing issues.
- Create a welcoming environment for all student-athletes focused on their health, safety and overall well-being. Establish positive relationships with student-athletes founded on fairness, openness, honesty, and leadership opportunity. Positively contribute to an environment that enhances the overall experience for student-athletes, and all members of the Athletics Department, alike.
- Commit to team goals and shared accomplishments.
- Adhere to the rules and regulations of the University, the Big Ten Conference, and the NCAA; commits to reporting and Big Ten or NCAA violations involving the University of Iowa to departmental compliance personnel.
- Manage resources and acts as an advocate for any student-athlete, employee or program.
- Contributes to the recruitment of employees.
The University of Iowa is a Big Ten, nationally ranked research university with 30,000 students located in Iowa City. A vibrant community boasting excellent public schools, safe, comfortable neighborhoods, affordable housing, a highly educated population, and numerous cultural and recreational and sporting opportunities and events contribute to the Iowa City area, frequently appearing high on the best places to live listings.
The University of Iowa offers an excellent fringe benefit package including paid vacation and sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
Welcoming
We strive for an environment where everyone has a voice that is heard, that promotes the dignity of our patients, trainees, and employees, and allows all to thrive in their health, work, research, and education.
Excellence
We aim to achieve and deliver our personal and collective best in the pursuit of quality and accessible healthcare, education, and research.
Collaboration
We collaborate with health care systems, providers, and communities across Iowa and the region as well as within our UI community. We believe teamwork- guided by compassion- is the best way to work.
Accountability
We behave ethically, act with fairness and integrity, take responsibility for our own actions, and respond when errors in behavior or judgement occur.
Respect
We create an environment where every individual feels safe, valued, and respected, supporting the well-being and success of all members of our community.
Empowerment
We commit to fair access to research, health care, and education for our community and opportunities for personal and professional growth for our staff and learners.
Education Requirements:
- A bachelor's or master's degree in athletic training
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 1-year relevant athletic training experience.
- Board of Certification (BOC) in athletic training
- Iowa Athletic Trainer license prior to commencement
- Current CPR-P or ALS certification
- Able to work constructively and collaboratively with all stakeholders, staff and student-athletes, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusting relationships
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a highly regulated team environment
Desired Qualifications:
- Master's degree in athletic training or related field
- 2-5 years of certified athletic training experience
- Certified athletic training experience with Swimming and Diving in the collegiate sport setting
- Experience working with electronic injury surveillance and medical records programs
- Experience working with a large roster of student-athletes
Application Process: To be considered, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission: Cover Letter and Resume. Incomplete applications, or applications without a cover letter included, will not be evaluated.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact Kate Sharp (kate-sharp@uiowa.edu).
- Classification Title: Assistant Athletic Trainer
- Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
- Schedule: Full-time
- Work Modality Options: On Campus
- Pay Level: 3B
- Organization: Healthcare
- Contact Name: Kate Sharp
- Contact Email: kate-sharp@uiowa.edu
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in athletic trainer jobs.
- Board of Certification (BOC) credential and current state licensure
- Bachelor's or master's degree in athletic training from a CAATE-accredited program
- Proficiency in injury evaluation, rehabilitation, and return-to-play protocol
- Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification
- Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) or athlete management software
- Strong communication skills for coordinating with coaches, physicians, and parents
Tips for Your Athletic Trainer Job Search
Lead your resume with BOC credentials
Put your Board of Certification credential and any state licensure in a dedicated header line, not buried in a skills section. Hiring managers in athletic training scan for licensure compliance before reading anything else, and missing it costs you the interview.
Tailor your resume to the setting
A collegiate athletic training resume and a clinical outpatient one need different emphases. Highlight team coverage hours and sport-specific experience for athletics roles, and patient volume and EHR proficiency for clinical or hospital-based positions.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists athletic trainer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name your sport or setting
Filter for your specific sport or care environment, whether football, esports, tactical military, or industrial. Applying to postings that match your background means fewer screening calls and faster progress to hiring decisions.
Prepare scenario answers for injury-triage questions
Interviewers in this field rely heavily on situational questions about acute injury assessment and return-to-play decisions. Practice walking through your evaluation process out loud, using real cases from your clinical hours or work history.
Ask the right questions about coverage load
Before accepting an offer, ask how many athletes or patients you cover per day, whether travel is required, and what documentation systems are in use. These details affect your workload and scope far more than the job title does.
Athletic Trainer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most athletic trainers?
The companies hiring the most athletic trainers right now include Crunch Fitness, Anytime Fitness, and 24 Hour Fitness, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Healthcare systems and university athletic departments consistently account for a significant portion of total postings.
How many athletic trainer jobs are remote?
About 5% of athletic trainer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most roles in the field. The sub-areas most likely to include remote components are telehealth triage coordination, sports medicine consulting, and administrative or clinical education positions.
How do you become an athletic trainer?
You earn a bachelor's or master's degree from a Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education-accredited program, which includes supervised clinical hours across multiple settings. After graduating, you pass the BOC examination to earn your credential, then apply for licensure in the state where you plan to work, as requirements vary by state.
How do you get hired as an athletic trainer with little or no experience?
Focus on maximizing your clinical rotation variety during your accredited program, since employers treat rotations in multiple settings as meaningful experience. Apply to graduate assistant positions at universities, entry-level staff roles at high schools or outpatient clinics, and seasonal contracts with minor league or developmental sports teams, which are common entry points for new graduates.
What does the athletic trainer interview process look like?
Most hiring processes start with a phone or video screening focused on your BOC status, state licensure, and setting experience. A second round typically includes scenario-based questions on injury evaluation and emergency action planning, and for collegiate or team roles often involves a facility tour or a meeting with coaching staff before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to athletic trainer jobs?
You can find and apply to athletic trainer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings for roles that match your setting, sport, or experience level and apply directly to each one that fits.
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