Athletic Trainer - NNU - Full-Time

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Rotating Shift

Description

Certified Athletic Trainer – Northwest Nazarene University

The Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) will work in a professional or collegiate sports environment, supporting athletes during practices, competitions, and return-to-play activities. This role partners closely with coaches, team management, and sports medicine physicians, and collaborates with the Outreach Athletic Trainer Supervisor on day-to-day sports medicine operations. The ATC is responsible for the prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and conditioning of athletes.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in athletic training (Master’s degree preferred)

Certified Athletic Trainer through the Board of Certification (BOC)

Licensed (or eligible for licensure) as an Athletic Trainer in Idaho or Oregon

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Minimum of three (3) years of full-time experience as a head or assistant athletic trainer in a professional, major junior, or collegiate/university setting

Key Responsibilities

Demonstrate and uphold the organization’s Mission, Vision, and Values in all interactions and decision-making

Assist in managing athlete healthcare, including

Assist in managing athlete healthcare, including

Injury prevention, evaluation, and treatment

Emergency care and first aid

Rehabilitation and return-to-play programming

Implementation of therapeutic modalities

Provide coverage for practices, games, and training sessions

Coordinate hydration, recovery, and performance support strategies

Travel with the team as needed and maintain availability for exclusive service with Saint Alphonsus Sports Medicine

Maintain a safe, clean, and organized treatment environment

Accurately document all injuries, evaluations, treatments, physician diagnoses, and return-to-play timelines in the electronic medical record (EMR) system

Organize and track required physical examinations per league regulations

Manage athlete health records and roster data within the EMR system

Order and maintain clinical supplies and equipment inventory

Support the implementation of nutrition and hydration protocols for athletes

Why Join Us

You’ll be part of a growing organization backed by Saint Alphonsus Sports Medicine, with a strong commitment to excellence, collaboration, and athlete care. This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the health, safety, and performance of athletes in a dynamic and competitive environment.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.