Head Athletic Trainer

Sioux Center Health; Sioux Center (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sioux Center Health is seeking an Athletic Trainer II to support prevention, evaluation, and treatment of athletic injuries across our community. The role requires collaboration with Dordt University and coverage for athletic events, with a focus on timely documentation and patient care in a faith-centered setting.

The position emphasizes action planning from testing data, leadership of exercise programs, and involvement in community fitness initiatives.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited college program.

Responsibilities

• Performs prevention, recognition, assessment, physical evaluation, management, treatment, disposition, and physical reconditioning of athletic injuries.
• Develops action plans from testing data.
• Leads exercise and fitness programs.
• Assists with return-to-competition decisions.
• Maintains timely and accurate documentation.
• Available for teams served and required athletic events.
• May participate in marketing and outside community fitness programs.
• Maintains medical supply budget with Dordt University administration.
• Oversees Dordt University athletic training work-study students/program.
• Coordinates with Dordt University Excess Insurance Company on student-athlete claims.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Athletic training

CPR/First Aid

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training or related field

Job description

Work Shift

Primarily days with possible weekends/evenings/holidays (United States of America)

Location

Sioux Center, IA

Worker Type

Regular

Work Shift

Primarily days with possible weekends/evenings/holidays (United States of America)

Discover a Career of Faith and Healing:

For over 70 years, Sioux Center Health has served patients with Jesus’ healing ministry. With eight locations located in Sioux Center, Iowa and surrounding communities, we take great pride in providing superior care in our state-of-the-art facilities.

A Career that You Will Love:

There’s no other way to say it: You will love working here. Between our strong mission and our great people, we have nurtured a pretty exceptional culture at Sioux Center Health.

A Chance to Make a Difference:

Working with us means making a real difference in the lives of our community members. Your talents and your passions are truly appreciated here. In addition to the service we provide, Sioux Center Health also supports our community with sponsored programs and events, and other volunteer work. If this is your passion, you need to consider joining our team driven to provide quality care and services within a caring Christian culture.

Position Highlights

At Sioux Center Health, our people are the heart of everything we do. Guided by a strong mission and a commitment to exceptional care, we've built a stable, thriving organization where employees make a meaningful difference. Our dedication to excellence is reflected in the recognition we have earned. Sioux Center Health has been named a Top Workplace in Iowa, received Best of the Northwest honors in 13 categories—including Best Place to Work—and earned a Five-Star Patient Survey Rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). We have also been recognized as a Chartis Top 100 Critical Access Hospital and Top Hospital in Iowa. Our Care Center has received the LeadingAge Excellence in Workplace Award, reflecting our commitment to creating a positive environment for both residents and employees. Beyond our organization, you'll find an outstanding community to call home. Sioux County was ranked #4 in the nation among the Healthiest Communities by U.S. News & World Report and CVS Health, reflecting the high quality of life and strong community values that make this region a great place to live, work, and grow.

Summary

• The Athletic Trainer II is responsible for the practice of prevention, recognition, assessment, physical evaluation, management, treatment, disposition, and physical reconditioning of athletic injuries that are within the professional preparation and education of a licensed athletic trainer. This position develops plans of action based on testing data, leads exercise and fitness programs, and assists with determining return to competition. This position may be involved in marketing and outside community fitness programs.

Education And/or Experience

• Graduate from an accredited college program.

Certificate, Licenses, Registrations

• Certified by the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification or NATABOC and licensed by the state of Iowa. Must obtain CPR certification within 3 months of hire date. This position requires a valid driver’s license and must carry their own automobile liability insurance.

Essential Functions

• Performs the practice of prevention, recognition, assessment, physical evaluation, management, treatment, disposition, and physical reconditioning of athletic injuries.
• Develops plans of action based on testing data.
• Leads exercise and fitness programs.
• Assists with determining return to competition.
• Timely and appropriate documentation. This includes assessment findings, progress notes, treatment notes, re‑assessments, and discharge summaries.
• Will be available for teams we serve and be present at required athletic events.
• May be involved in marketing and outside community fitness programs.
• Works with Dordt University administration to maintain medical supply budget.
• Oversees Dordt University Athletic Training workstudy students/program. This includes the hiring and scheduling of student athletes.
• Works with the Dordt University Excess Insurance Company with insurance claims from student athletes.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.