Job Description

The Associate Athletic Trainer oversees assigned sports, provides injury prevention, completes medical evaluations, and provides treatment and rehabilitation to student-athletes.

This position works directly with student-athletes to refer them to the proper medical personnel for continuing care. They work cooperatively with staff, coaches and department personnel, and assist other staff Athletic Trainers in the management of all athletic team medical coverage.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of assigned sports programs; serve as the primary athletic trainer for assigned sports programs.
• Assist in hiring, training, supervising and managing a team of certified Athletic Trainers (graduate, undergraduate, and interns) in order to deliver educational and health care services to student-athletes.
• Develop programming for SCSU student-athletes, staff, and coaches related to injury prevention, injury rehabilitation, mental health, lifetime health, nutrition, sleep, and other current topics in sports medicine.
• Assist sport program coaches and strength and conditioning staff in modifying exercises and practices and developing rehab in the best interest of student-athlete health;

develop relationships with local health providers and serve as the main contact with SCSU’s team physician(s) and providers to advocate for best possible medical treatment.

Maintain secure health records for all student-athletes, including eligibility clearances and injuries; file claims forms and supply documentation for insurance management;

maintain current injury evaluation and rehabilitation documentation.

Assist coaches and strength and conditioning staff in developing pre-habilitation programs and modifying existing conditioning / weight programs for injured athletes;

work in concert with coaches and strength and conditioning staff to identify sport-specific programs; work directly with student-athletes to ensure conditioning / weight programs are adequate.

Maintain clear communication with doctors, coaches, parents and athletes to provide the best possible medical treatment protocols;

work directly with student-athletes and parents to navigate insurance and facilitate necessary medical appointment scheduling.

• Supervise Athletic Training Students in the ATEP’s clinical practicum.
• Perform other duties as necessary to build support for and add value to the objectives and goals of the University, department of Athletics, and Athletic Training / Sports Medicine unit.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training
• One year of experience as a Certified Athletic Trainer in the public or private sector in the areas of secondary, collegiate, or professional athletics
• NATA-BOC certification, Current or eligible for MN Medical Board Athletic Training Licensure
• Current CPR and AED certifications required
• Knowledge and skills required by the NATA-BOC to perform the duties and responsibilities of a Certified Athletic Trainer, which include, but are not limited to : pathology of injuries and illnessorthopedic clinical examination and diagnosisacute care of injury and illnesspharmacologytherapeutic modalitiesconditioning and rehabilitative exercisemedical conditions and disabilitiesnutritional aspects of injury and illnesspsychosocial intervention and referralhealth care administrationprofessional development and responsibility
• Must exhibit strong interpersonal and communication skills; establish effective goal-oriented relationships with coaches, staff, and student-athletes;

speak in groups of various sizes

• Demonstrate clinical and administrative effectiveness and ability to advise faculty, coaches, and students
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with the local medical community
• Demonstrate knowledge of insurance requirements and procedures
• Must be available for overnight and weekend travel
• Evidence of demonstrated ability to work with persons from culturally diverse backgrounds

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• One to three years of professional experience as a Certified Athletic Trainer in the public or private sector in the areas of secondary, collegiate or professional athletics

Other Requirements About Founded in 1869, St. Cloud State is an award-winning regional public university and proud member of the Minnesota State Universities & Colleges system.

The 100-acre campus is about an hour northwest of Minneapolis and St. Paul, along the oak-crowned west bank of the Mississippi River.

St. Cloud State students prepare for life, work and citizenship by exploring the world around them and making it better.

St. Cloud State employees value active and applied learning, community engagement, sustainability, and global and cultural understanding.

These commitments complement more than 200 majors, minors and pre-professional programs, 60 graduate programs and 250 student clubs and organizations.

St. Cloud State began as a normal school in 1869 and became St. Cloud State Teachers College in 1921. Bachelor’s degrees were first offered in 1925.

Master’s degrees debuted in 1957. In 1975, the institution became St. Cloud State University. In recent years, the University added applied doctoral programs in Higher Education Administration and Educational Administration and Leadership.

A diverse mix of students from Midwestern towns and U.S. metropolitan areas are learning alongside more than 1,000 international students from about 80 nations.

Last updated : 2024-05-09