Assistant Athletic Trainer

Salary: $30.00 Hourly
Location : Prescott Campus, Prescott, AZ
Job Type: Casual Part Time (Less than 20 hours/week)
Job Number: 2026-00162
Department: Athletic Training
Opening Date: 06/30/2026


Description of Position


This is a Casual Part-Time position servicing the Athletic Department during the traditional academic year. The position of Assistant Athletic Trainer is an 'at-will' position. As an 'at-will' employee, Yavapai College may terminate employment at any time and for any lawful reason.

The Assistant Athletic trainer will report to the Head Athletic Trainer and maintain records and reports, injury records, physical notes, treatment logs, drug testing, etc. In addition, they will assist the Head Athletic Trainer in injury recognition, treatment, rehabilitation, and conditioning of student-athletes while maintaining and monitoring athletic training rooms, games and practices, and inventory of supplies.

This position requires frequent communication and interaction with all YC coaches, YC athletes, Head Athletic Trainer, Athletic administrators, and the team physician.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with evaluation of injuries
• Assist with treatment and rehabilitation of injuries
• Provide information to athletes for the prevention of injuries
• Assist with documentation of injury evaluation/treatment
• Monitor equipment and facility maintenance
• Travel as needed with intercollegiate teams
• Support with logistics, promotion, and hosting fundraising initiatives on behalf of the department, including attending and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders
• Assist with coordination and operation of camps that contribute to raising funds for the athletic program every year
• Participates in activities that contribute to the overall understanding of the athletic program and department
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Expectations & Requirements
Education:

• Bachelor's degree from a nationally accredited program in sports medicine, kinesiology, or closely related field
• Certification by NATABOC (National Athletic Trainers' Association)
• State licensed Health Care Professional (Athletic Trainer)

Experience:

• Experience working in an intercollegiate athletic program
• Work experience in a higher education or college environment

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Current CPR certification
• Certification by NATABOC (National Athletic Trainers' Association)
• State licensed Health Care Professional (Athletic Trainer)
• Knowledge of physical conditioning, rehabilitation, and modality techniques
• Knowledge of athletic recruitment processes and college athletic programs
• Valid Driver's License
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Preferred Skills & Abilities
Education:

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in related field

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Familiarity with NJCAA rules and regulations

Essential Functions


To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and competencies listed represent the required knowledge, skill, and ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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 essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee must frequently use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. In addition, the employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

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 essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
Yavapai College offers its employees a comprehensive benefit package:

• Other Insurance Coverage: Workers' Compensation (compensation, medical expenses and death benefits for on-the-job injuries or occupational diseases)
• Unemployment Compensation: Employees who are laid off or terminated may receive benefits if covered wages meet requirements
• Direct Deposit: Paychecks deposited directly into the employee's bank account(s).
• Additional Benefits and Services: Local community discounts to faculty and staff, mail and notary service.