Athletic Trainer

The University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law; Vermillion (SD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Dakota's Intercollegiate Athletics department is seeking an Athletic Trainer to support women's basketball through prevention, care, and rehabilitation of injuries. This role includes on-site injury management, guidance to student trainers, and collaboration with coaching and medical staff.

Qualified candidates hold a master's degree in sports medicine, BOC certification, and licensure eligibility in South Dakota; familiarity with NCAA Division I is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries for assigned sports, primarily Women's Basketball.
• Provide injury care and rehabilitative services; support student assistants and athletic trainers.

Skills

Injury prevention

Rehabilitation protocols

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in sports medicine

Job description

Posting Details

Posting Details

Logo Institution The University of South Dakota Working Title Athletic Trainer Posting Number NFE03221P Department USD-Intercollegiate Athletics Physical Location of Position (City) Vermillion Posting Text

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 10/16/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes First Consideration Date 10/23/2026 Advertised Salary Duration of the Term 12 months If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100 Work Hours

Irregular hours, including nights and weekends.

Typical Hours Worked Per Week Appointment Type Regular Faculty Status No Scope of Search External (includes Internal) If internal, define scope of search This position requires Travel, Overnight stays, Weekends/Holidays, Valid Drivers License If other, please indicate Department Description and Cultural Expectations

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."

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