Assistant Athletic Trainer - Spirit Squad

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Employment Website Assistant Athletic Trainer
- Spirit Squad Position Information

Working Title

Working Title Assistant Athletic Trainer
- Spirit Squad

Department

Requisition Number

Requisition Number S_260675

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 08/19/2026

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 08/26/2026

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Description of Work

Perform a variety of duties involved in the administration, evaluation, treatment, care, and rehabilitation of student-athletes within the University of Nebraska Athletic Department. The focus of responsibilities will be with the Nebraska Spirit Squad including practice and event coverage, and any required travel. Working with the teams will involve some non-traditional hours, nights, weekends, some holidays. Adherence to all NCAA , conference, and institutional rules and regulations will be required.

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/.

EEO Statement

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Professional degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a CAATE accredited program).
• BOC / NATA certification and ability to obtain Nebraska State licensure required. Emergency response certification ( CPR , basic life support) necessary.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and meet University driver eligibility requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of experience as full-time certified athletic trainer within NCAA or professional athletics preferred.
• Previous experience providing treatment and rehabilitation of injuries to student-athletes in a Division 1 program preferred.

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required Yes

Physical Required

Physical Required No

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.

Criminal History Background Check Required

Criminal History Background Check Required Yes

Posted Salary $54,000/yr. minimum

Contact

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact
Brandon Yoder

Job Category (old)

Job Category (old) Managerial/Professional

Job Type

Job Type Full-Time

Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)

Work Location (City, State)

Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No

If Temporary, indicate end date

Planned Hire Date:

Appointment End Date

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).