Assistant Athletic Trainer - St Olaf College

College Athletic Trainers; Northfield (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading college is seeking an Assistant Athletic Trainer to join their Sports Medicine team. This full-time role involves evaluating and managing injuries for student-athletes, coordinating care with coaches and healthcare providers, and supporting the athletic department's healthcare administration. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training, relevant certifications, and a passion for promoting athlete wellness. Flexibility for nights and weekends is required, as well as travel with teams.

Qualifications

• Certification through the Board of Certification in Athletic Training required.
• Eligible for Minnesota Athletic Trainer licensure.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, rehabilitate, and document injuries and medical conditions.
• Communicate with student-athletes, coaches, and healthcare providers.
• Assist with healthcare administration and maintain records.

Skills

Communication

Team Coordination

Injury Assessment

Healthcare Administration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training

Master’s Degree in Sports Medicine

Job description

• Assistant Athletic Trainer - St Olaf College

Assistant Athletic Trainer - St Olaf College

Position Title: Assistant Athletic Trainer.
Department: Athletics – Sports Medicine.
Classification: Exempt.
FTE: 1.0.
Work Schedule: This position is a full-time position that serves the athletic department.It requires a flexible work schedule; nights and weekends are necessary, and traveling with teams is required.
Salary Range: $48,000 - $50,000.

• Evaluate, diagnose, rehabilitate, and document injuries and medical conditions.
  • On-site care and management of injuries and illnesses to multiple teams that will include football.
  • Assess risk of injury and self-care implementation and overall wellness promotion to student-athletes and staff.
  • Coordinate and implement injury prevention programs and customized
    therapeutic rehabilitation for each patient.
  • Provide sport-specific accommodation recommendations for student-athletes
    with restrictions or limitations.
  • Carry out medical care for assigned student-athletes per the sports medicine
    standard operating procedures.
  • Provide high-quality and appropriate healthcare when hosting home events
    and when traveling with team(s).
• Communicate with student-athletes, coaches, support staff, faculty, and administration.
  • Communicate with coaching staff in the form of written and oral communication.
  • Coordinate and work closely with the Strength and Conditioning Coach.
  • Communicate and coordinate care with physicians and other healthcare
    providers.
  • Function as a positive and supportive point of contact for student-athletes,
    coaches, parents, and staff.
• Assist and support the sports medicine team with healthcare administration.
  • Maintain records and prepare administrative reports as required by the college,
    NCAA, MIAC, OSHA, and sports medicine staff.
  • Maintain an understanding of secondary insurances with timely submission.
  • Assist with management of hosting MIAC and NCAA events.
  • Actively attend MIAC, NATA, and other committee meetings to continue to
    practice evidence-based medicine.
  • Maintain cleanliness of athletic training facility and private offices.
  • Support, respect, and commit to embracing diverse backgrounds, values, and
    points of view to build a strong and inclusive community.
  • Complete and meet deadlines for required training and performance
    management cycle.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received and Exercised:

• Reports to the Director of Athletics.
• This position supervises student workers.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training. Certification through the Board of Certification in Athletic Training.Eligible for Minnesota Athletic Trainer licensure. CPR, AED, and bloodborne pathogens certification. NPI number or in the process of getting one. Maintain a valid driver’s license and meet St. Olaf College’s driver authorization criteria with a satisfactory driving record.
• Experience: Master’s Degree in a field related to Sports Medicine.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education: 1+ years of experience within Sports Medicine as a licensed/registered Athletic Trainer.
• Experience: 2+ years of experience working independently within Sports Medicine; experience working in the sport of football; experience with supervising Sports Medicine Assistants or equivalent.

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