Athletic Trainer

South Dakota Board of Regents; Vermillion (SD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Dakota Board of Regents invites applications for an Athletic Trainer to assist with prevention, treatment, and rehab of athletic injuries for Women’s Basketball at USD. The role includes providing injury care and rehabilitative services and guiding student assistants.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in sports medicine or related field, BOC certification, licensure eligibility in South Dakota, and preferably familiarity with NCAA Division I.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in sports medicine or related field required.
• BOC certification required and South Dakota Athletic Trainers licensure eligible.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Familiarity with NCAA Division I preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries for assigned sports, primarily Women’s Basketball.
• Provide injury care and rehabilitative services; provide guidance, work direction, and training to student assistant athletic trainers.

Skills

BOC certification

Education

Master’s degree in sports medicine or related field

South Dakota athletic trainer licensure eligibility

Job description

The Athletic Department is seeking an Athletic Trainer to assist with the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries for assigned sports primarily Women’s Basketball. This position will provide injury care and rehabilitative services; provide guidance, work direction, and training to student assistant athletic trainers.
Qualifications: Master’s degree in sports medicine or a related field with experience in a similar position required. BOC certification required and South Dakota Athletic Trainers licensure eligible. Familiarity with NCAA Division I preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Posting Date

Posting Date 10/16/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

First Consideration Date

First Consideration Date 10/23/2026

Advertised Salary

Duration of the Term

Duration of the Term 12 months

Appointment Percent

Appointment Percent 100

Work Hours

Irregular hours, including nights and weekends.

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Appointment Type

Appointment Type Regular

Faculty Status

Faculty Status No

Scope of Search

Scope of Search External (includes Internal)

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The University of South Dakota is the flagship institution of South Dakota, located on a 216-acre campus in Vermillion, in the southeast corner of South Dakota. USD is a NCAA Division I institution and a member of the Missouri Valley Football Conference and Summit League. For further information regarding USD , the Athletic Department, and Sports Medicine program, please refer to our website at www.GoYotes.com.
“Founded in 1862, The University of South Dakota is designated as the only public liberal arts university in the state and is home to a comprehensive College of Arts and Sciences, School of Education, School of Health Sciences, the state’s only School of Law, School of Medicine, the accredited Beacom School of Business and the College of Fine Arts. It has an enrollment of more than 10,100 students taught by 400 faculty members. More information is available at www.usd.edu/press/news.”

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The South Dakota Board of Regents is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Board of Regents will take affirmative action to ensure that all employment practices are free of discrimination. In addition, the Board of Regents fully supports incorporation of non-discrimination and affirmative action rules and regulations into all of its employment practices. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by contacting the appropriate Human Resources office. Please see the Contact Us section of this webpage for more information.

Notice to all applicants: If you are selected as a finalist, job references and a background check may be conducted.

Working Conditions

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South Dakota Board of Regents
306 E. Capital Ave, Suite 200
Pierre, SD 57501
605-773-3455