Athletic Trainer

Avera Health; Yankton (SD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day 1

Up to 5% retirement match

Career development & mentorship

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Avera Health is seeking an Athletic Trainer to provide comprehensive athletic training services for contracted schools and events in South Dakota. You will assess injuries, deliver first aid, support treatment plans, and coordinate with coaches and medical staff to ensure athlete safety.

The role requires BOC certification, state licensure, and the ability to supervise student assistants while coordinating pre-participation physicals and concussion testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training and active state licensure.
• BOC certification upon hire as Athletic Trainer.
• Master's degree and NSCA certification preferred upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide athletic training services for events, practices, and contracted schools.
• Collaborate with schools and sports organizations for assessment, treatment and referrals.
• Oversee training room staff and supervise student assistants.
• Coordinate pre-participation physicals and concussion testing.
• Promote Avera Sports programs and services within the network.

Skills

Athletic training

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training

Certified Athletic Trainer (BOC)

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

BOC Certification management

Job description

Location:Avera Sacred Heart PavilionWorker Type:RegularWork Shift:Day/Evening/Weekend/Holiday Shift (United States of America)Pay Range:The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.$49,920.00 - $75,920.00Position HighlightsMay be eligible for a $5,000.00 sign on bonusYou Belong at AveraBe part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.A Brief OverviewProvides athletic training services per contract to schools, organizations, and events. Athletic trainer will provide injury assessment, treatment, first aid, prevention, and reconditioning services as assigned and set forth by the Board of Certification (BOC).What you will doProvide athletic training services for assigned sporting events, practices, and all other contracted school needs.Collaborate with high schools, universities, and professional sport organizations to assist coaches and medical personnel with assessment, treatment, and referral recommendations regarding injured athletes.Assist contract school in identifying equipment and supplies required for athletic training activities.Participate in sports medicine education and meetings as needed.Assists with record keeping and statistics pertaining to athlete injuries.Oversee staff assigned to school’s training room according to contracted schools scope of services.Supervision, education, and recruitment of student assistant athletic trainers.Assist with coordination and delivery of contracted schools pre-participation physicals and concussion testing.Promote Avera Sports physicians, programs, and services within and outside the Avera network.Provide general public educational sessions as assigned.Essential QualificationsThe individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:Bachelor'sAthletic Trainer - Board of Athletic Training active in state of practice Upon HireCertified Athletic Trainer - Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC) Upon HirePreferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:Master'sCertified Strength and Conditioning Coach - National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Upon HireExpectations and StandardsCommitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.Maintain confidentiality.Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.Benefits You Need & Then SomeAvera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirementCareer development guided by hands-on training and mentorshipAvera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail].