Assistant Athletic Trainer

Position Information

The Assistant Athletic Trainer responsibilities will include:

• Intercollegiate athletics team coverage and travel with assigned team(s). Primary sport team will be Football with other team/sport coverage to be determined. 
• 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. 
• Comply with all rules and regulations of North Dakota State University, the NCAA, the Summit League, the Missouri Valley Football Conference, and the Big 12 Wrestling Conference. 
• Evaluate, treat, and rehabilitate injuries/conditions of all student-athletes.
• Refer injuries to team physicians and specialists when necessary.
• Carry out prescribed treatment plans and rehabilitation protocols as directed by team physicians and/or other medical specialists.

Hiring Range:  $48,000 - $50,000/ year.  Pay is based on several factors, including budget, labor market, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and/or certification and other business considerations.  

Position Information

The Assistant Athletic Trainer responsibilities will include:

• Intercollegiate athletics team coverage and travel with assigned team(s). Primary sport team will be Football with other team/sport coverage to be determined. 
• 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. 
• Comply with all rules and regulations of North Dakota State University, the NCAA, the Summit League, the Missouri Valley Football Conference, and the Big 12 Wrestling Conference. 
• Evaluate, treat, and rehabilitate injuries/conditions of all student-athletes.
• Refer injuries to team physicians and specialists when necessary.
• Carry out prescribed treatment plans and rehabilitation protocols as directed by team physicians and/or other medical specialists.

Hiring Range:  $48,000 - $50,000/ year.  Pay is based on several factors, including budget, labor market, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and/or certification and other business considerations.  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Athletic Training or related field.
• NATA-BOC Certified Athletic Trainer.
• 2 years of successful experience in an intercollegiate athletic training setting.
• 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:

• Previous experience with NDSU Sports Medicine as an athletic trainer, student, graduate assistant or intern.
• Bachelor’s degree from an Accredited Athletic Training Curriculum.

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"

NDSU OFFERS EXCELLENT BENEFITS!  

Full time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Health Insurance coverage with 100% of the premium paid for by NDSU for Single or Family Plan

  • Option of a PPO/Basic Plan or High Deductible Health Plan with Health Savings Account
  • Benefits begin the first of the month following date of hire 
  • Wellness benefits are included for healthy lifestyle participation 

• Superb Retirement Plan

  • Employer Contributions range from 7.5% - 12.26% based on position

• Basic Term Life Insurance

• Tuition Waivers for Employee (three classes per calendar year)

• Tuitions Waivers for Spouse/Partner & Dependents (eligible for 50% waiver)

• Paid Leave – including Annual leave, Sick Leave and 10 paid Holidays

• Employee Assistance Program

• Optional benefits include: Supplemental Life, Dental, Vision, Long-term care insurance, Flexible Spending Account (Health & Dependent Care) and Supplemental Retirement Plans

• More Detailed Information Here: Benefits | Human Resources | NDSU

About Us:

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.

NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.

NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.

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:

NDSU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of 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. Direct inquiries to: Vice Provost, Title IX/ADA Coordinator, Old Main 201, NDSU Main Campus, Fargo, ND, 58108, 701-231-7708, ndsu.eoaa@ndsu.edu.

Diversity Statement:

NDSU strives to be a community of belonging, recognizing unique differences as strengths of our university. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that supports a community in which diverse populations and perspectives will know and learn from one another. NDSU values candidates who are committed to our core values of respect, inclusivity, community, creativity, excellence, impact, innovation, integrity, resilience, responsiveness, and transformation. Successful candidates will be committed to and help advance our strategic goal to create and maintain an open and respectful environment to promote inclusivity and diversity as a cornerstone of education, research, and outreach.

Veteran’s Preference Notice:

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

Reasonable Accommodation Information

North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-231-8961 or ndsu.hr@ndsu.edu.

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