WHY RIDER UNIVERSITY?? – We take pride in the ever-evolving nature of our work, which transforms the lives of our students, preparing them for personal and professional success.

Rider University, an NCAA Division I institution and member of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) invites applications for an anticipated opening for a Seasonal Assistant Athletic Trainer. This position will work under the direct supervision of the Head Athletic Trainer to ensure the health and welfare of the student athletes competing in the University’s NCAA Division I athletic program. The Seasonal Assistant Athletic Trainer will be responsible for the prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation of injuries and illness within the University’s comprehensive sports medicine program. Specific team assignments will be made to identify areas of primary coverage and travel responsibilities, but the individual will be expected to work with student-athletes from all sports and provide coverage to all programs when necessary.

• Bachelor’s Degree in the appropriate area of specialization.
• Certified by the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (BOC).
• New Jersey Board of Medical Examiners Athletic Training License or eligible.
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certification.
• Satisfactory background and/or DMV checks required. 

• Previous professional experience in collegiate athletics.

Rider University is consistently highly ranked as a best college by U.S. News and World Report and The Princeton Review for student success, academic programs, veteran friendliness, and its sustainability efforts. 

Rider University is committed to fostering an inclusive, vibrant living and learning community that embraces students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds and enables them to achieve success. 

Rider University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to excellence through diversity.