The Carthage College Athletics Department offers an eleven month (July-May) position, with opportunity of additional summer paid appointments. This position will likely provide direct coverage for men's lacrosse, cross country, and track and field. However, Carthage College is home to 28 NCAA DIII athletic teams, providing access to a wide variety of athletes. The Carthage College Athletic Training education program is a CAATE accredited master's level program. As such, the staff athletic trainer will also have graduate AT students under their supervision as a preceptor.
Applicants should be BOC-certified and licensed in the state of Wisconsin by August 2023. Applicants will start on July 1st. Applicants will be expected to cover weekend/evening practices or competitions, as scheduled by the Head Athletic Trainer as well as provide clinical coverage of the athletic training room as scheduled.
The staff athletic trainer joins a staff of three other staff athletic trainers, one head athletic trainer, and one graduate assistant athletic trainer. Additionally, on campus sports medicine care is provided by team physicians, orthopedic surgeons, and physical therapists.
General ATC Job responsibilities:
-Follow all NATA, CCIW Conference, and NCAA directives, recommendations, and guidelines.
-Provide emergency care for all athletic injuries.
-Coordinate prevention programs for all suspect athletes.
-Refer athletes to doctor/emergency department.
-Evaluate athletic injuries and formulate problem list.
-Develop and supervise athlete rehabilitation program based on treatment plan
-Supervise the daily activities of the athletic training students.
-Promote and maintain a learning environment in all athletic training settings
-Document Preceptor AT Student Evaluations on a timely basis
-Liaison between doctor, athlete, parents, and coaching staff.
-Verify proper selection and fit of protective equipment.
-Maintain and manage athlete's medical files.
-Member of the Athletic Training Education Program Interview Committee
-Exhibit a professional attitude and sustain professional development in the field of Athletic Training
-Provide assistance with duties as assigned by Head Athletic Trainer
All applications must include a cover letter, resume and three {3} letters of reference.
Founded in 1847, Carthage College combines an environment of reflection and self-discovery with a culture of high expectation, so that our students uncover and ignite their true potential. As a four-year private liberal arts college with roots in the Lutheran tradition, we place a strong emphasis on both moral and intellectual values. Our prime location in Kenosha, Wisconsin, midway between Chicago and Milwaukee, allows students the opportunity to learn in a professional context. Our beautiful campus, an 80-acre arboretum on the shore of Lake Michigan is home to 150 scholars, 2,600 full-time students, and 400 part-time students. Our rich academic experience equips students with foundational knowledge and skills, preparing graduates to be lifelong learners and to lead meaningful, productive lives.
Carthage College is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse community. We welcome applications from a broad spectrum of people, including members of ethnic minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, ...gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.
