Assistant Athletic Trainer

Logo : Posting Number :

STA00392PO25

Job Family :

Athletics Administration

Job Function : Athletic Trainer

USC Market Title :

Assistant Athletic Trainer

Link to USC Market Title :

https : / / uscjobs.sc.edu / titles / 132052

Job Level : P2 - Professional

Business Title (Internal Title) :

Assistant Athletic Trainer

Campus : Columbia

Work County : Richland

College / Division : Athletics

Department :

ATH Department of Athletics

State Pay Band : Unclassified

Approved Starting Salary :

Salary commensurate with qualifications (0.00)

Advertised Salary Range :

Salary commensurate with qualifications.

Part / Full Time : Full Time

Hours per Week : 37.5

Work Schedule :

Willing to work a flexible work schedule including evenings and weekends to meet the needs of the sport.

Basis : 12 months

Job Search Category :

Other Professional

About University of South Carolina :

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelors degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Advertised Job Summary :

The University of South Carolina is looking for an experienced assistant athletic trainer who is committed to providing comprehensive sports medicine services to our student-athletes. This position will work collaboratively with our Athletic Team Physician and Senior Associate Athletics Director / Sports Medicine to carry out methods of prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries for student-athletes within their assigned sport. The assistant athletic trainer will follow the policies and procedures for the athletic training staff and facilities as established by the Senior Associate Athletics Director / Sports Medicine.

The University of South Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid leave, and retirement plan, as well as opportunities for professional development.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience :

Requires a bachelors degree in a job related field and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and / or experience.

Required Certification, Licensure / Other Credentials :

Certified by the NATA and eligible for licensure in the state of South Carolina

Preferred Qualifications :

Masters degree. Strongly prefer athletic training experience in Division I institution.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

Certified through NATA. Other certifications in applicable areas encouraged.

Job Duty :

Carries out methods of prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries as established by the Athletic Team Physician and Senior Associate AD / Sports Medicine. Work with the assigned strength and conditioning coach to ensure the proper conditioning of the student-athletes in assigned programs. Provides the Head Coaches of assigned sports teams with daily injury reports regarding status of injured student-athletes. This report shall be submitted weekly, or as appropriate, during the sports teams off season.

Essential Function : Yes

Percentage of Time : 50

Job Duty :

Supervise graduate and undergraduate student athletic trainers and athletic training students assigned to sports teams within the guidelines established by the Senior Associate AD / Sports Medicine and the Director of the Athletic Training Education Program.

Essential Function : Yes

Percentage of Time : 50

Job Duty :

Assists the Senior Associate AD / Sports Medicine with the Wellness Program.

Essential Function : Yes

Percentage of Time : 50

Job Duty :

Provide assistance to student-athletes in the form of nutritional guidance and meal selection in conjunction with the Sports Nutritionist.

Essential Function : Yes

Percentage of Time : 50

Job Duty :

Participate in continuing education programs required to maintain certifications through the NATA and State licensure.

Performs other duties as assigned by the Senior Associate AD / Sports Medicine or team physician.

Essential Function : Yes

Percentage of Time : 50

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive :

No

Hazardous weather category :

Non-Essential

Number of Vacancies :

Job Open Date :

05 / 22 / 2025

Job Close Date : 10 / 16 / 2025

Open Until Filled : No

Special Instructions to Applicant :

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

This posting is a re-advertisement. Applications previously submitted are still being considered. Previous applicants do not need to reapply. We are only accepting applications submitted by October 16, 2025.

Quicklink for Posting :

https : / / uscjobs.sc.edu / postings / 187789

EEO Statement :

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV / AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.