Athletic Trainer

Carthage College; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

paid summer camp coverage

continuing education support

professional certification and licensu

tuition remission benefits for depend­

Job summary

Carthage College Athletics is seeking a motivated Athletic Trainer to join our sports medicine staff. This full-time, 11-month position serves 28 NCAA Division III varsity programs with a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

The role covers injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation and emergency care. Football, men's volleyball and golf coverage are preferred, with additional duties and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• BOC-certified and licensed athletic trainer, or eligible for licensure, in Wisconsin.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Ability to collaborate with athletic training colleagues, coaches and medical providers.
• Strong organizational skills with accurate clinical documentation.
• Experience supervising/mentoring athletic training students preferred.
• Graduate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to NATA, CCIW and NCAA guidelines and recommendations.
• Provide immediate emergency care for athletic injuries.
• Coordinate injury prevention programs and manage athlete health concerns.
• Refer athletes to medical professionals as needed.
• Evaluate injuries, develop treatment plans, and supervise rehabilitation.
• Oversee daily activities of Athletic Training students and supervise evaluations.
• Serve as liaison between athletes, coaching staff, parents, and medical providers.
• Ensure proper selection and fitting of protective equipment.
• Maintain and manage medical records for athletes.
• Demonstrate professionalism and commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Assist with additional duties as assigned by the Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Medicine.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Licensed athletic trainer (WI)

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

Carthage College Athletics is seeking a motivated, collaborative and dedicated Athletic Trainer to join our sports medicine staff. This full-time, 11-month position provides the opportunity to work with student-athletes across 28 NCAA Division III varsity programs in a supportive and team-oriented environment.

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive athletic training services, including injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation and emergency care. Sport assignments will be determined based on departmental needs and the experience of the selected candidate, with a preference for coverage of football, men's volleyball and golf. Additional sport coverage and travel with assigned teams may be required.

Carthage is committed to supporting professional development and work-life balance. The position includes opportunities for paid summer camp coverage, continuing education support, professional certification and licensure dues, and tuition remission benefits for employees and eligible dependents.

• paid summer camp coverage
• continuing education support
• professional certification and licensure dues
• tuition remission benefits for employees and eligible dependents

Key Responsibilities

• Adhere to all NATA, CCIW Conference, and NCAA guidelines, directives, and recommendations.
• Provide immediate emergency care for athletic injuries.
• Coordinate injury prevention programs and manage athlete health concerns.
• Refer athletes to appropriate medical professionals, including doctors or emergency departments, as needed.
• Evaluate injuries, develop treatment plans, and supervise rehabilitation programs.
• Oversee daily activities of Athletic Training students, ensuring a productive learning environment.
• Complete timely evaluations of Athletic Training students under your supervision.
• Serve as a liaison between athletes, coaching staff, parents, and medical providers.
• Ensure proper selection and fitting of protective equipment for athletes.
• Maintain and manage accurate medical records for athletes.
• Exhibit professionalism and commitment to ongoing professional development in Athletic Training.
• Assist with additional duties as assigned by the Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Medicine.

Qualifications

• BOC-certified and licensed athletic trainer, or eligible for licensure, in the state of Wisconsin.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with athletic training colleagues, coaches and medical providers.
• Strong organizational skills and commitment to accurate clinical documentation.
• Experience in supervising and mentoring Athletic Training students is preferred.
• Graduate Degree preferred.

About Carthage

Located on the shore of Lake Michigan in the thriving Chicago-Milwaukee corridor, Carthage College blends the best liberal arts traditions with desirable degree programs, transformative learning opportunities, and personal attention from dedicated faculty and staff. Our beautiful campus, an 80-acre arboretum with stunning lake views, is home to 2,600 undergraduate students and 200 graduate students. Founded in 1847, Carthage is consistently named a Best Midwestern College by The Princeton Review and a Most Innovative School by U.S. News & World Report. All Carthage employees play a vital part in the success of our students, as we work together to create an environment where all can achieve their true potential. Grow with Carthage.

Carthage College is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse community.

We welcome applications from a broad spectrum of people, including members of ethnic minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

This position requires a background screening