Head Athletic Trainer

JOB TITLE:       Head Athletic Trainer

LOCATION: Dubuque, Iowa

Start Date: Immediately

REPORTS TO:           General Manager & Head Coach

The Dubuque Fighting Saints are hiring a Head Athletic Trainer. The Head Athletic Trainer will assist in developing premier athletes into successful people with commitment to excellence on and off the ice as a member of the United States Hockey League. Expected responsibilities are to be taken care of at all practices and games. The position would be effective immediately. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries and illness suffered by players within the organization.
• Responsible for updating and communicating with the General Manager and Coaching Staff regarding player injuries, conditions, and recovery timeline.
• Provide first aid and emergency care services to athletes.
• Design rehabilitation programs for athletes, assist and monitor injured players as they heal and progress towards recovery.
• Maintain records related to athletes condition, training, and treatment plans.
• Assist in filing and processing insurance documents.
• Maintain detailed budget and inventory ordering, maintenance, and restocking of supplies.
• Assist with game day preparation.
• Represent the Dubuque Fighting Saints at various community and team functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills needed to develop and maintain positive, respectful relationships.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• The successful applicant must complete a full background screen.

ABILITIES & SKILLS:

• Ability to maintain effective relationships with strong interpersonal and communication skills with management, league officials, facility representatives, fellow employees, and the general public.
• Familiarity with all standard athletic training equipment, included but not limited to ultrasound therapy machines, electrical stimulation therapy machines, hydrotherapy tanks, and microcurrent stim therapy machines.
• Detail oriented.
• Analyze and solve problems independently.
• Work in a high intensity, competitive, and deadline driven environment.
• Understand, adhere and enforce safety procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, etc).

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in athletic training or a related filed from an accredited university; Master’s degree is preferred
• Must be recognized by the BOC as a Certified Athletic Trainer, with valid state license or certification.
• Emergency Cardiac Care Certification
• License in Massage Therapy preferred
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Background/license in strength and conditioning training preferred

Interested candidates should send their cover letter and resume via email to General Manager Trevor Edwards:  tedwards@dubuquefightingsaints.com