What are the responsibilities and job description for the Athletic Trainer position at Inside Higher Ed?
Job Title
Athletic Trainer
Requisition Number
RE54594
Working Title
Assistant Athletic Trainer - Track & Field, Cross Country
Department Name
12F00:UKAA - Support Services
Work Location:
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
45
Salary Range
$47,278-78,000/year
Type Of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies::
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification
Athletic Certification
Physical Requirements
Lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects 50-75 lbs. Standing for long periods of time.
Shift
Monday – Friday; 8:00 am-5:00 pm plus weekends when sport is in-season for competitions and recruiting.
Job Summary
The Assistant Athletic Trainer position will be directly responsible for the daily student-athlete healthcare of the men’s and women’s track & field, and cross country teams. Daily coverage of practices and competitions is required, including team travel. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting with other sport teams coverage occasionally, institutional and NCAA drug testing, and other duties as assigned by the Executive Associate AD for Sports Medicine and Performance. Injury record keeping is also required on Teamworks EMR, along with ensuring proper licensure is maintained in the state of Kentucky and certification with the NATABOC. Additionally, compliance with all NCAA, SEC, and University of Kentucky rules and regulations is required.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Eligible for state of Kentucky Athletic Training license.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Master’s degree & experience with ‘direct’ coverage of a NCAA Division 1 track team. Power 5 Conference experience
Deadline To Apply
06/12/2026
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Athletic Trainer
Requisition Number
RE54594
Working Title
Assistant Athletic Trainer - Track & Field, Cross Country
Department Name
12F00:UKAA - Support Services
Work Location:
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
45
Salary Range
$47,278-78,000/year
Type Of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies::
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification
Athletic Certification
Physical Requirements
Lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects 50-75 lbs. Standing for long periods of time.
Shift
Monday – Friday; 8:00 am-5:00 pm plus weekends when sport is in-season for competitions and recruiting.
Job Summary
The Assistant Athletic Trainer position will be directly responsible for the daily student-athlete healthcare of the men’s and women’s track & field, and cross country teams. Daily coverage of practices and competitions is required, including team travel. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting with other sport teams coverage occasionally, institutional and NCAA drug testing, and other duties as assigned by the Executive Associate AD for Sports Medicine and Performance. Injury record keeping is also required on Teamworks EMR, along with ensuring proper licensure is maintained in the state of Kentucky and certification with the NATABOC. Additionally, compliance with all NCAA, SEC, and University of Kentucky rules and regulations is required.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Eligible for state of Kentucky Athletic Training license.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Master’s degree & experience with ‘direct’ coverage of a NCAA Division 1 track team. Power 5 Conference experience
Deadline To Apply
06/12/2026
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Salary : $47,278 - $78,000