Position Information
Job Title Athletic Trainer Graduate Assistant (PhD) - School of H&K - Graduate Assistant Department Athletic Performance Essential Functions
This graduate assistantship integrates clinical athletic training responsibilities with doctoral-level research and coursework in Biomechanics and Kinesiology. Reporting to the Head Athletic Trainer and the Executive Associate Athletic Director for Health & Performance, the position provides hands-on experience in evaluating, treating, and rehabilitating athletic injuries; assisting with physical examinations; mentoring athletic training students; and providing practice and game coverage, including regular travel with our baseball team. The role also offers the opportunity to work in our biomechanics pitching lab, using cuttingedge technology and performancemonitoring resources to support athlete health, guide returntoplay decisions, and contribute to innovative project design. In addition, the graduate assistant will work alongside a full interdisciplinary performance team-including sports psychology, registered dietitians, sports scientists, strength and performance staff, and the sports medicine team-to deliver comprehensive, athletecentered care. Alongside these clinical responsibilities, the position includes active engagement in research through study design, data collection and analysis, interpretation of results, and scientific writing under faculty mentorship. The role requires nontraditional hours, offers a diverse set of responsibilities, and is renewable annually for up to four years based on performance
Work Schedule Varies - Includes Nights and Weekends Additional Duties Required Qualifications
Master's degree Required. BOC Certified are eligible to apply. Must be certified by June 1, 2026 to begin appointment. Qualified applicants must meet admission requirements for the PhD in Biomechanics and Kinesiology program and be admitted into the program before being eligible for an assistantship.
Required Certification: BOC Certification, NE State License (or eligible)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Men's and Women's Intercollegiate Athletics.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly sits; may stand, walk. See, hear, speak and use of hands.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly works indoors. Noise level is low to moderate.
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Salary $25,060/year