Why Work at BYU
As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.”
Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work.
Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
**The last day to submit an application for this position is June 28, 2026, by 11:59pm MST. **
Certified Athletic Trainer (part-time 28-hours/week)
BYU Extramural Sports is seeking an athletic trainer with a strong commitment to evidence-based practice. This position provides certified athletic training care and services for assigned BYU Extramural Sports teams that are in line with the vision and standards of BYU. This position reports to the Extramural Sports Athletic Training Manager. Duties included: 1) Injury Prevention, 2) First Aid and Emergency Care, 3) Initial injury evaluations, 4) Triage, 5) Injury rehabilitations and 6) Record keeping. (BYU Extramural Sports is transitioning to an open clinic model with greater emphasis on patient outcomes as opposed to coverage of practices.)
Note: This is a part-time position (28) hours per week.
What you’ll do in this position:
Athletics Training
- Provide onsite injury/illness care, including prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and on-field assessments.
- Assess injury risk; perform ergonomic evaluations, coaching, self-care instruction, and overall wellness promotion.
- Coordinate and implement injury-prevention programs and customized preventative strategies.
- Educate student-athletes on injury prevention, management, and their role in recovery.
- Document all patient encounters electronically.
- Serve as a clinical instructor for student athletic trainers, providing leadership, training, and supervision.
- Complete weekly Medbridge continuing-education modules and attend weekly professional-development meetings.
- Perform literature searches and present assigned journal articles.
- Attend practices and games as assigned; travel may be required.
- Assist with annual pre-participation physicals, including medical screenings, functional tests, and concussion baseline testing.
- Maintain daily and weekly cleaning duties in the athletic training room; support administrative tasks as assigned.
- Communicate with coaching and sports-medicine staff regarding injuries, referrals, and return-to-play progress.
What qualifies you for this role:
Required
- A firm commitment to the mission of BYU.
- Current certification through the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) Board of Certification (BOC).
- Knowledge of a large range of medical problems. Assessment, evaluation skills and working with other healthcare professionals will be required.
- Decision-making skills including ability to think critically and make independent decisions regarding the assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and return to play decisions per state licensure guidelines.
- Thorough and detailed with injury tracking and documentation.
- Interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively in high stress/pressure situations when talking to patients, medical professionals, coaches, staff and families.
Preferred
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Athletic Training or related field.
- Ability to organize, prioritize and perform multiple tasks with little or no supervision.
What we offer in return:
This position comes with fantastic benefits , including:
- 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
- Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
- May be eligible for tuition benefits after two years
- Access to the library
- Free on-campus parking
- Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents
- Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU
Pay Grade: 50
Typical Starting Pay: $25.25 - $32.75 per hour
The actual compensation offered will take into consideration internal equity and may vary based on the candidate’s job-related experience, knowledge, skills, and other relevant factors. Candidates with very significant work-related experience may receive an offer higher than the posted typical range.
**If the job has a post-end date, the last day to apply is the day before by 12:59 pm MST. If the job doesn’t have a post-end date, the job could close at any time on any day**
Required Documents:
All Staff positions require a resume.
Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents.
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!
