Job Description
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details
Posting Details
| 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. |
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you NATABOC certified?
- Yes
- No
- * Are you currently certified by the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) and licensed in the state of Kentucky, or eligible to obtain this licensure within 90 days from date of hire?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have a master's degree in an athletic training related field?
- Yes
- No
- * As part of the Southeastern Conference, candidates considered for staff or coaching positions within UK Athletics are required to disclose any unethical conduct. Please answer the below questions regarding your prior collegiate employment. Have you ever been charged with a violation of NCAA 10.1 Unethical Conduct by the NCAA or any NCAA member institution?
- Yes
- No
- * Have you ever been charged with a NCAA Level I, II or III, secondary or major violation or any violations with CSC and/or SEC?
- Yes
- No
- * Are you currently involved in any pending NCAA, CSC, or SEC investigation, charges and/or violations of NCAA, CSC or SEC legislation?
- Yes
- No
- * If you answered yes to any of the previous three questions, please list all violations in which you’ve been charged or were involved. If you answered no to all three of the previous questions, please type: N/A
(Open Ended Question)
- * Has the NCAA Committee on Infractions ever issued you show-cause penalty?
- Yes
- No
- * I agree to and understand that failure to disclose any NCAA violation or false information regarding my NCAA compliance history will result in removal of my application for consideration.
(Open Ended Question)
- * I certify that I am not associated with any prospective student-athlete(s) UK is currently recruiting.
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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