Athletics Department
| Position Available: | Academic Year |
|---|---|
| Hourly Rate or Pay Range: | Commensurate with experience |
| Application Deadline: | Position open until filled. |
The assistant athletic trainer adheres to the plan developed by the head athletic trainer to provide for the health and safety of student athletes, Athletics Department and other College staff, and people in attendance for on-campus athletics events. Areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to, implementing and monitoring a comprehensive health and safety program for the Athletics Department and ensuring compliance with State of Wisconsin Statutes and the policies and procedures of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, Upper Midwest Athletic Conference, Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, Midwest Lacrosse Conference, and Northland College.
Responsibilities and Qualifications
Responsibilities
- Provide medical education for student athletes.
- Provide medical coverage for assigned athletic teams participating in practice and competition.
- Assess and monitor the rehabilitation of student-athlete injuries occurring as a result of participation in a department-sponsored competition or practice.
- Make appropriate medical referrals and/or provide medical treatment for student athletes within the guidelines of KRS 311.900.
- Communicate with coaches, both in writing and orally, the extent of any injury along with the methods of rehabilitation.
- Maintain office hours for the convenience of student athletes who may become ill and/or injured outside of scheduled practice times.
- Supervise the health care of injured and ill student athletes recovering or rehabilitating.
- Maintain an injury reporting system documenting the type of medical treatment administered in the disposition of each injured student athlete.
- Maintain communication with the Athletics Department’s team physician or his/her designated agent, and/or the physician of record in regards to the disposition, treatment, and rehabilitation of student athletes who become injured or ill as a result of their participation in a department-sponsored competition or practice.
Qualifications
Performance Traits
- Bachelor’s degree through CAATE-accredited institution required. Master’s degree preferred.
- Must be Board of Certification (BOC) certified and either possess a Wisconsin state licensure or be eligible for licensure in the state of Wisconsin.
- CPR and AED certification required.
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist certification (CSCS) required.
Supervisory responsibilities: N/A
Travel Required: N/A
Work Environment
Exposure to computer screens; and contact with student athletes, coaches, college administration, faculty and staff either in person, by telephone, or electronically. Possible lifting, bending, walking, kneeling, stretching, and stooping. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity. Ability to handle high amounts of stress.
Department Details
Athletics Department Website
How to Apply
Upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information for at least three professional references.
Position open until filled. Apply Online
Contact: Office of Human Resources humanresources@northland.edu