Assistant Athletic Trainer

UMD Athletics is seeking an Assistant Athletic Trainer with primary sport assignments of volleyball and softball including providing assistance with the athletic training coverage for 16 varsity sports requiring evenings and weekends. The incumbent will utilize organizational skills to manage athletic training students, athletic training facilities, and supervise inventory. The incumbent will work directly with the team physician and other members of the health care network.

Delivers athletic training services to members of the intercollegiate athletics teams as assigned, by the Director of Sports Medicine Services, including but not limited to, coordination of physical exams, evaluation and treatment of injuries at both traditional and non-traditional practices and games, design and supervision of rehabilitation programs, and practice/game preventative techniques.

• Provide direct athletic training coverage to teams assigned by the Director of Sports Medicine Services.
• Refers injured athletes to appropriate physicians according to guidelines in the Standard Operating Procedures.
• Communicate usual and customary information with coaches of assigned teams.
• Serve as preceptor for the Athletic Training Education Programs.
• Supervise athletic training students in the daily operations of the athletic training facility.
• Prepares annual injury and treatment reports for assigned sports.
• Exhibit behaviors in strict compliance with the NATA Code of Professional Practice.
• Utilize technology within an athletic training setting.
• Performs other duties not specifically stated herein but deemed essential to the operation of the athletic training program as assigned by the Assistant Director of Sports Medicine Services.

Required Qualifications

• Certified by the Board of Certification (BOC) and Minnesota State licensure eligible.
• Experience in athletic training programs and/or with rehabilitative equipment.
• Demonstrated strong written communication skills.
• Team travel that will also include overnight trips.

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum two years working as a certified athletic trainer in collegiate athletics.
• Experience traveling with collegiate athletic teams.
• CPR/FA Instructor.
• Demonstrated strong oral and interpersonal skills as a healthcare provider.

Pay Range: $50,000 per year ; depending on education/qualifications/experience

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important to note that most of the
time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range. This approach ensures
that compensation reflects the value and unique contributions of each candidate while
maintaining equity within our organization. As part of our commitment to fair and
equitable compensation, please be aware that the salary offered to incoming candidates
will be based on their individual credentials and experience.

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