Athletic Trainer

University of North Dakota; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Dakota invites applications for a highly motivated athletic trainer to join the Department of Sports Medicine, teaching within the Master’s in Athletic Training degree program and providing clinical services to student athletes. The program is CAATE-accredited through 2027-2028.

The successful candidate will educate healthcare students and athletes, supervise clinical experiences, and collaborate with the Sports Medicine team to uphold professional standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and Certified Athletic Trainer credential.
• ND licensure eligibility required.
• Criminal history background check will be conducted.
• Application materials include cover letter, resume/CV, professional references, and letters of recommendation.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses and curricula for the Master’s in Athletic Training program.
• Advise and mentor students.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff and faculty.
• Schedule, coordinate and present information for classes.
• Provide healthcare for athletes in UND Athletics programs.
• Deliver athletic training services per professional standards and ND licensure law.
• Support athletic teams and events through the Department of Sports Medicine.
• Instruct and supervise students during clinic experiences.
• Assist the Department Chair with additional duties.

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring

Communication

Clinical instruction

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Certified Athletic Trainer

ND Licensure Eligible

Job description

The Department of Sports Medicine at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences is recruiting for a highly motivated person interested in sharing their knowledge as an athletic trainer to inspire and teach students within the Master's in Athletic Training degree program and provide clinical service to patients. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) through 2027-2028.

The athletic trainer works under the supervision of the Sports Medicine Department Chair to educate athletic training and other health care students as well as provides healthcare for athletes competing in UND's Department of Athletics program which has 15 NCAA Division I teams and 330 student-athletes.

To find out more about the Department of Sports Medicine, please go to http://med.und.edu/sports-medicine/

Job Summary and Responsibilities

• Effectively develop and teach course(s),
• Advise and mentor students.
• Communicate efficiently with students, staff and faculty in Sports Medicine.
• Schedule, coordinate and present information for assigned class(es).
• Provide healthcare for athletes competing in UND's Department of Athletics programs.
• Provide athletic training services in accordance to the standards of a Certified Athletic Trainer and the North Dakota State Licensure Law.
• Provide service to athletic teams and/or events for the Department of Sports Medicine.
• Instruct and supervise students during clinic experience.
• Assist the Department Chair with additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Certified Athletic Trainer
• North Dakota State Licensure Eligible
• All required application documentation
• This position is subject to a criminal history record check.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire

Preferred Requirements

• Master's Degree

Review of applications will begin 11/15/2026. Position is open until filled. Application material must include the following:

• Cover letter
• Resume/CV
• Professional References
• Three (3) letters of recommendation
  • Note: Official Transcripts will be required prior to an offer of employment.