BYU Track and Field Athletic Trainer

Job Title:  BYU Track and Field Athletic Trainer

Posting End Date: Open Until Filled

Start Date:  As Soon As Possible

Job Summary

BYU Athletic Trainers play a vital role in supporting the health, safety, and performance of student-athletes by delivering comprehensive athletic training and sports medicine services to their assigned teams, including track and field. Responsibilities include the prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries, as well as providing on-site medical coverage for practices, competitions, and assigned shifts within BYU’s sports medicine facilities. In addition, Athletic Trainers serve as clinical instructors and supervisors for students in BYU’s Athletic Training curriculum within the Exercise Science Department, offering mentorship, hands-on instruction, and professional guidance to support student learning, development, and ethical practice in a Christ-centered educational environment.

Why You Should Join Our Team

Be an integral part of BYU history and our rich tradition of winning. As a member of the Big 12 Conference, never has there been a better opportunity for BYU to tell its story on the biggest stages, and you can be a part of that. We need someone who understands BYU’s distinctive mission and vision, with the gospel of Jesus Christ as its essential foundation. We need someone who cares deeply about the individual successes and challenges of our student-athletes. We need someone who strives for excellence in all they do and who can thrive in a dynamic, challenging, and incredibly rewarding environment. We want someone who can bring their own unique and diverse lived experiences to help develop and enhance the sense of belonging for all within BYU Athletics as we strive to work together as one team.

Great benefits including:

• Paid individual cell phone plan

• Free or discounted tickets to athletic events

• Industry leading medical, dental, and supplemental life insurance plans

• Retirement plans, including a 401(k) with an employer match and an 8% employer-funded retirement contribution, fully vested from your first day

• Tuition benefits for you and your family

• A magnificent campus work environment, fantastic food options, and devotionals and forums with leaders from campus and around the world

Duties/Expectations:  

• Evaluate injuries/illnesses for assigned athletic teams: 

• Provide safe and effective treatments for injuries and illnesses within the certified athletic trainer’s scope of practice and within the guidelines of sound medical practice.  

• Make referrals for athletes to other health care professionals as needed.  

• Communicate with coaches regarding the health status and limitations of athletes.  

• Supervise student athletic trainers assigned to sport and serve as a clinical instructor to assigned students. 

• Counsel with athletes and parents regarding their health status and options available for treatment.  

• Maintain accurate records of injuries, illnesses, treatments, and referrals.  

What Qualifies You to Apply?

Required:

• Master’s Degree (must have required degree by start date)

• Knowledgeable in evaluation and care of concussions

Preferred: 

• Clinical experience with Division I athletics

• Clinical skill in massage therapy (but licensure as a massage therapist not required)

Documents Required at the Time of Application: Please attach your updated curriculum vitae and cover letter to your application.

Note: Failure to attach the required documents may result in your application not being considered. 

This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.

MISSION ALIGNMENT STATEMENT INSTRUCTIONS

If you are a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:

BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. To this end, please include a one-page mission alignment statement as part of your application that addresses how you might, as a BYU faculty member: (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself with doctrine and teachings declared by living prophets, seers, and revelators; (2) demonstrate intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among students and others in the BYU community; and (3) teach your subject matter with the Spirit of God and strive to keep it “bathed in the light and color of the restored gospel” (Spencer W. Kimball).

If you are not a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:

Applicants who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints include a one-page mission alignment statement that describes understanding of and commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the AIMS of a BYU Education.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend. All employees are required to abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrines of the affiliated church.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.