Assistant Athletic Trainer

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* Working Title:

** Assistant Athletic Trainer
** Institution:
** Minnesota State University, Moorhead
** Classification

Title:

** MSUAASF Range C
** Bargaining Unit / Union:
** 211:
Minnesota State University Association of Administrative Service Faculty
** City:
** Moorhead
* * FLSA:
** Job Exempt
** Full Time / Part Time:
** Full time
** Employment Condition:
** Unclassified - Limited Academic (Fixed Term)
** Salary Range:**$47,607.00 - $93,342.00
** Position Purpose
** The Athletic Trainer position provides athletic training services for the Minnesota State University Moorhead Athletic Department. The Athletic Trainer is the health care coordinator for student-athletes and assists in the management of student-athlete health and well-being by providing coverage within the athletic training facility, at practices, and at home and away events. This position works directly with student-athletes to assess conditions and be the liaison for referral to proper medical personnel for continuing care as needed.

The incumbent will work cooperatively with staff, coaches, department personnel, and assist other staff athletic trainers in the management of all athletic team medical coverage. The incumbent will also act as a preceptor for graduate students enrolled in the Master of Science Athletic Training (MSAT) program as assigned by the athletic training faculty. The Athletic Trainer maintains up to date knowledge of and complies with the Board of Certification (BOC) for the Athletic Trainer practice standards and code of professional responsibility.
** Salary Range**$47,607-$93,342 annually.
** Responsibilities
* * 1.
** Provide athletic training coverage to Minnesota State University Moorhead sport programs/events.
** Provide care to student-athletes as permitted under the Minnesota State Board of Medical Practice Athletic Trainer license. Athletic Trainers will have primary assignments with specific programs/events but must be able to cover any Minnesota State University Moorhead programs/events. Work autonomously to provide athletic training coverage of intercollegiate student-athletes during general athletic training facility hours, practices, and home and away events.

Utilize knowledge and expertise to design, communicate and implement injury prevention programs and provide guidance on team nutrition, mental health, sleep, and other areas of well-being to optimize the student-athlete’s health. Develop plans with stakeholders and utilize knowledge in monitoring potentially hazardous environmental conditions. Ensure successful communication with Athletic Trainer colleagues and the Associate Athletic Director for Athletic Training occurs to ensure adequate coverage, continuity of student-athlete care and opportunities for continuous improvement are recognized and responded to within Athletic Training.
2.
** Provide physical evaluation and treatment of student-athletes.
** Provide standard and immediate care procedures in emergency situations, independent of setting. Demonstrate autonomy to make lifesaving techniques, standard emergency procedures, and deciding whether further medical attention is necessary. Utilize expert knowledge in the domains of athletic training as defined by the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) BOC regarding injury and illness prevention, wellness promotion, examination, assessment, and diagnosis; therapeutic intervention;

healthcare administration and professional responsibility. Design and implement specific treatment plans for each student-athlete dependent on their various needs. Recognize and refer to other healthcare professionals when warranted to optimize student-athletes care. Communicate daily with appropriate medical professionals (including orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, physicians, physician assistants, chiropractors, and general health care providers) within their specialty areas for the advancement of treatments.
3.
** Maintain medical records/documentation.
** Maintain proper medical documentation daily using athletic training forms which meet nationally…