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.