Athletic Trainer PRN

Current Job Openings – Des Moines University; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

Des Moines University is seeking Athletic Trainers to make meaningful contributions to Medicine and Health Sciences. This role involves providing primary care, wellness promotion, injury prevention, and rehabilitation for athletes.

As an Athletic Trainer, you will offer onsite care at various sporting events, adhering to professional and legal standards. Candidates must be graduates from accredited programs, NATA BOC certified, and hold an Iowa license. This position offers a starting pay of $30/hour, increasing to $35/hour on June 30, 2025.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate from an accredited athletic training program.
• Must be NATA BOC certified and possess an Iowa athletic training license.
• CPR certified.
• Driver’s license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional onsite care and management of injuries and illnesses.
• Adhere to professional, ethical and legal standards of practice.
• Supervise and implement customized workshops for injury prevention.

Skills

Athletic training expertise

Injury prevention and rehabilitation

Effective communication

Education

Graduated from accredited athletic training program

Tools

CPR certification

Iowa athletic training license

Job description

Job Overview

At DMU you will make a meaningful contribution to the dynamic future of Medicine and Health Sciences. DMU is seeking Athletic Trainers, healthcare providers who specialize in providing primary care, injury and illness prevention, wellness promotion and education, emergent care, examination and clinical diagnosis, and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions. Athletic Trainers will provide onsite coverage at the MidAmerican Rec Plex or at other affiliate locations as needed for a wide variety of sports. In addition, athletic trainers will provide education to athletes, families, coaches, DMU, and the community on injury prevention, sports rehabilitations, and performance enhancement.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to professional, ethical and legal standards of practice and is responsible for working within the Iowa Athletic Training Practice Act, Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers Standards of Professional Practice, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), HIPPA, and other legal mandates.
• Provide exceptional onsite care and management of injuries and illnesses including prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation for a wide variety of sporting events including but not limited to: football, hockey, soccer, volleyball, basketball, lacrosse, etc.
• Works under the direct supervision of a physician to provide athletic training coverage of athletic events.
• Supervise and implement customized workshops/classes for prevention of injuries, conditioning, and sports performance.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate from an accredited athletic training program.
• Must be NATA BOC certified and possess an Iowa athletic training license.
• CPR certified.
• Driver’s license in good standing.

Department: DMUPTSPC

Status: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: PRN, Days, Weekends, Evenings as Needed

Pay Rate: Starting rate is $30/hour, increasing to $35/hour on June 30, 2025.