This position is a full-time position that serves the athletic department. It requires a flexible work schedule; nights and weekends are necessary, and traveling with teams is required. The salary range is $48,000-$50,000.

Essential Job Duties: 1. Evaluate, diagnose, rehabilitate, and document injuries and medical conditions ? On-site care and management of injuries and illnesses to multiple teams that will include football ? Assess risk of injury and self-care implementation and overall wellness promotion to student-athletes and staff ? Coordinate and implement injury prevention programs and customized therapeutic rehabilitation for each patient ? Provide sport-specific accommodation recommendations for student-athletes with restrictions or limitations ? Carry out medical care for assigned student-athletes per the sports medicine standard operating procedures ? Provide high-quality and appropriate healthcare when hosting home events and when traveling with team(s) 2. Communicate with student-athletes, coaches, support staff, faculty, and administration ? Communicate with coaching staff in the form of written and oral communication ? Coordinate and work closely with the Strength and Conditioning Coach ? Communicate and coordinate care with physicians and other healthcare providers ? Function as a positive and supportive point of contact for student-athletes, coaches, parents, and staff 3. Assist and support the sports medicine team with healthcare administration ? Maintain records and prepare administrative reports as required by the college, NCAA, MIAC, OSHA, and sports medicine staff ? Maintain an understanding of secondary insurances with timely submission ? Assist with management of hosting MIAC and NCAA events ? Actively attend MIAC, NATA, and other committee meetings to continue to practice evidence-based medicine ? Maintain cleanliness of athletic training facility and private offices ? Support, respect, and commit to embracing diverse backgrounds, values, and points of view to build a strong and inclusive community ? Complete and meet deadlines for required training and performance management cycle ? Perform other duties as assigned

Prerequisites: Employment in this position is conditioned upon successful completion of a background check, which may include criminal background checks, reference checks, verification of work history, verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, a motor vehicle check, verification of a DOT certification, a credit check, employment eligibility verification, and/or a pre-employment physical. Whether a background check is deemed completed will be at the sole discretion of St. Olaf College. Please note that St. Olaf College reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to conduct periodic background checks.

Disclaimer: This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time, with or without prior notice, by St. Olaf College.

Education and Certification Requirements:  
Required:     Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training.  Certification through the Board of Certification in Athletic Training.  Eligible for Minnesota Athletic Trainer licensure.  CPR, AED, and bloodborne pathogens certification.  NPI number or in the process of getting one.  Maintain a valid driver’s license and meet St. Olaf College’s driver authorization criteria with a satisfactory driving record.
Preferred:     Master’s Degree in a field related to Sports Medicine.

Experience and Competency Requirements:
Required:    1+ years of experience within Sports Medicine as a licensed/registered Athletic Trainer.
Preferred:        2+ years of experience working independently within Sports Medicine; experience working in the sport of football; experience with supervising Sports Medicine Assistants or equivalent.

About St Olaf College Athletics

About St. Olaf College Located on 300 acres in Northfield, Minn., St. Olaf College is a residential liberal arts institution with an enrollment of more than 3,000 students offering over 85 undergraduate majors, concentrations, and pre-professional tracks. 98 percent of recent graduates are employed, in graduate school, or engaged in full-time service work. St. Olaf is committed to meeting the demonstrated financial needs of every student with 98 percent of students receiving scholarships or grants. St. Olaf College’s mission is to challenge students to excel in the liberal arts, examine faith and values, and explore meaningful vocation in an inclusive, globally engaged community nourished by Lutheran tradition. Visit stolaf.edu

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