Assistant Athletic Trainer

Position Information

Position Description & Details:

Assistant Athletic Trainer

(Full-time, 12 month position beginning December 2020)

The primary sport team will be football with other team/sport coverage to be determined. Primary responsibilities include:

• Intercollegiate athletics team coverage and travel with assigned team(s).
• Supervision of graduate assistant athletic trainers and athletic training students in an accredited graduate entry-level athletic training curriculum.
• Summer sports camps and summer workout coverage.
• Assist with the administration of inventory, maintenance of equipment, yearly budget, equipment and supplies purchasing, insurance claims, and supervision of daily operations of the athletic training rooms.
• Compliance with all rules and regulations of North Dakota State University, the NCAA, Summit League, Missouri Valley Football Conference, and the Big XII Conference.
• Evaluate, treat, and rehabilitate injuries/conditions of all student-athletes; refer injuries to team physicians and specialists when necessary and carry out prescribed treatment plans and rehabilitation protocols as directed by team physicians and/or other medical specialists.

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in athletic training or related field.
• NATA-BOC Certified Athletic Trainer.
• Two years of direct athletic training experience with NDSU football.
• A demonstrated commitment to high academic standards for athletic training students and their ability to succeed clinically.
• Demonstrated record of professionalism.
• Evidence of ability to interact positively with athletic training students, student athletes, colleagues and the public.
• Evidence of strong organizational skills and effective oral and written communication skills.
• Evidence of compatibility with the philosophy of intercollegiate athletics at North Dakota State University.
• Eligible for North Dakota Licensure.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Entry Level Master's degree from an accredited athletic training curriculum .
• Previous clinical preceptor experience.
• Graston Technique training and/or certification

Applicant Materials Required:

• Formal letter of application (cover letter)
• Resume
• Names and telephone numbers of three professional references in a separate document attached as “Other Document 1”.
• Screening will begin 12/18/20

Benefits:

NDSU offers a comprehensive benefits package with includes single or family health insurance coverage with premiums paid for by the university - with an effective date for new employees the first of the month following date of hire. Other benefits include, wellness benefits, basic life insurance, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual leave, EAP, sick leave and holiday pay. Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, long-term care insurance, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans.

North Dakota State University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.

About Us

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. Our main campus is located in Fargo, ND with Extension Service and Research Experiment Station locations across the entire state. NDSU has been listed in the Top 100 public research universities in the United States for research and development in agricultural sciences, psychology and social sciences, based on reported research expenditures.

NDSU is an exciting place to work offering a stimulating and diverse environment richly populated with people pursuing life-long learning and personal growth. Employees often attend on-campus cultural events, lectures, athletic events and enjoy walks through our beautiful campus.

NDSU employs over 6000 full-time and part-time employees across the state, making it the second largest employer in the community. NDSU is the best college in ND, according to Money Magazine (September 2018). NDSU was named a 2019 Best Value College by Forbes. Fargo made Livability.com's top 10 list of cities to find a job and ranked at #11 for best places to live overall.

NDSU offers a wide array of professional opportunities including faculty, executive, managerial, professional, technical, paraprofessional, office support, servers and crafts/trades. Like a small city, NDSU operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Full time employees are offered a superb benefit package to include 100% company paid health insurance premiums and tuition assistance for employees and immediate family members. All of us at NDSU play an important role in serving our students and public constituencies. We encourage motivated and talented team members that thrive in a higher-ed environment to join our university!

Mission

With energy and momentum, North Dakota State University addresses the needs and aspirations of people in a changing world by building on our land-grant foundation.

Additional Information

No Smoking Notice:

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

EO/AA Statement:

North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.

Veteran's Preference Notice:

This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.