Certified Athletic Trainer

College of St Scholastica Inc; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

College of St. Scholastica Inc in Duluth, MN is seeking a Certified Athletic Trainer to deliver athletic training services to student-athletes in clinical and field settings.

The role involves injury prevention, assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and referrals under the supervision of team physicians and the head athletic trainer. Responsibilities include emergency coverage, documentation, and collaboration with medical staff, coaches, and our Benedictine heritage and diversity goals.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from a BOC-recognized athletic training program.
• Strong ability to develop treatment plans for injuries and rehabilitation.
• Proficient in injury prevention and emergency response.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to document clearly.

Responsibilities

• Provide athletic training services to student-athletes in clinical and athletic settings.
• Perform injury assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and referrals as needed.
• Respond to medical emergencies and provide first aid until care is available.
• Maintain records and ensure compliance with internal policies.
• Collaborate with physicians, coaches, and staff to support athlete health.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Injury prevention

Treatment planning

Documentation

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

BOC-recognized athletic training program

Job description

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Certified Athletic Trainer

Staff Full Time College of St. Scholastica, Inc., Duluth, MN, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1038

Salary Range: $45,000.00 To $55,000.00 Annually

The approximate base compensation range is posted, but the actual offer will reflect our total compensation and benefits package. The offer will be determined by a number of factors including the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, FTE, number of months worked, as well as internal equity among our team.

Job Summary

Provide athletic training services to a wide diversity of student-athletes in an athletic or clinical environment, i.e. collegiate athletic training room, team practices, home and away competitions; including prevention and assessment of injuries, patient education, treatment, rehabilitation, consultation services, appropriate referrals to medical professionals and other related patient care services under the supervision of team physicians and head athletic trainer. The athletic trainer will perform professional services essential for the successful implementation and development of the athletic training program working within the College’s strong Benedictine heritage and College diversity and inclusion goals.

Key Results & Responsibilities

• Advises and treats student athletes to maintain physical fitness for participation in athletic competition.
• Provides daily treatment and rehabilitation of student-athletes for injuries with referrals to appropriate medical personnel as deemed necessary.
• Evaluates athletes’ physical condition, response, and progress, discussing with the appropriate physician; informs coaches of the status of athletes’ conditions.
• Provides medical emergency coverage to injured student athletes at practices and athletic events, as needed; performs first responder duties until appropriate medical assistance can be obtained.
• Ensures compliance with internal policies and procedures.
• Maintains a variety of records; makes periodic and special reports of work performed.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department’s service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of BOC recognized Athletic Training Program

Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

• Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates
• being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
• AED/CPR certification within six (6) months of the date of employment.
• BOC - Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer
• Minnesota Board of Medical Practice Registration or eligibility

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Human anatomy, treating injuries with available modalities, and rehabilitation techniques to be used after an injury is sustained by the athlete.
• Developing treatment plans for gender-specific injuries and sensitivity to patients with such injuries regardless of gender.
• Injury prevention.
• Computer applications related to the work.

Skill in

• Diagnosing issues, identifying possible causes, and resolving the full range of possible injuries that may commonly occur in athletic events.
• Providing professional advice and counsel in a respectful and effective manner.
• Exercising sound independent judgment within general procedural guidelines.
• Preparing clear, concise, and complete reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
• Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives, and activities.
• Communicating and interacting in a culturally competent manner with a wide diversity of student athletes.

Physical Demands & Working Environment

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Mobility to work in a typical office and athletic settings and use standard office equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone; strength to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively with student-athletes. Must be able to work indoors and outdoors in conditions that include extreme temperatures and loud and constant noise.
• Must be physically able to provide life‑saving techniques. Must be able to travel for long periods of time and possess the agility to perform athletic trainer activities.
• Work is subject to exposure to adverse environmental conditions and biohazards.

Preferred Qualifications

• CSCS, PES, or comparable certification
• CPR Instructor Certification
• Knowledge of learning disabilities and sensitivity to working with and developing effective treatment plans for athletes with learning disabilities.