Iowa State University Athletics Department is accepting applications for a certified Athletic Trainer. This position will provide injury prevention techniques, physical evaluation, emergency care, injury disposition, and rehabilitation and physical reconditioning relating to injuries and illnesses to persons in assigned sports (initial sport assignment includes cross country, track and field). This position will assist in all aspects of the athletic training program including travel responsibilities and will supervise health care services as assigned.
Administers athletic training services including prevention, testing, evaluation, treatment of injuries, rehabilitation and medical referrals;
Communicate and collaborate with physicians, athletic trainers, medical specialists, coaches, sports dieticians, mental health personnel, and strength and conditioning staff regarding the status of student-athletes’ injuries and recommendations;
Work with physicians and other athletic health care personnel to maximize care and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses to student-athletes and distribute injury prevention measures such as appliances, braces, and devices for control of joint motion and limb protection;
Analyze injury records to make recommendations for injury prevention techniques;
Document all athletic health care activities with appropriate medical record keeping methods to meet State of Iowa Code;
Provide clinical supervision for athletic training students;
Serve as an Preceptor for the athletic training education program;
Perform all duties in adherence with NCAA, Big 12, and university policies.
The successful candidate will possess strong technical, time management, communication and problem solving skills. The position is physically demanding, therefore, the successful candidate will possess the ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs. The candidate will also possess the ability to work indoors and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions, work varying schedules that include regular evenings and weekends and overnight travel with teams. Candidates are expected to be committed to multiculturalism and working with a diverse student body.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.
Level Guidelines: This is an intermediate-level position requiring solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree and 1 year of related experience. Current CPR/AED certification. Certified Athletic Trainer through the Board of Certification for Athletic Training (BOC). Must have, or obtain within 30 days of hire, and maintain licensure as a Licensed Athletic Trainer in the State of Iowa.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience providing athletic training services for NCAA Division 1 or professional sports. Athletic trainer for male and female athletes in track and field and cross country. Experience providing comprehensive rehabilitation and reconditioning of athletic injuries. Experience in clinical supervision of athletic training students. Certified as a Corrective Exercise Specialist through the National Academy of Sports Medicine.
Application Instructions:
To view full job details and to apply visit https://www.jobs.iastate.edu/. All applications must be submitted on-line in Workday by 04/27/25 to guarantee consideration.
Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against.
The Iowa State University Cyclones are an NCAA Division I FBS athletics program and a founding member of the Big 12 Conference. Iowa State began competing in intercollegiate athletics in 1892 and currently sponsors 18 sports. ISU Athletics strives to unite the university community and be a source of pride for all constituents by consistently demonstrating high levels of academic and athletic performance along with professional conduct by its staff and student-athletes.
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