What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Football Athletic Trainer position at South Dakota Board of Regents?
Working Title
Head Football Athletic Trainer
Posting Number
NFE03113P
Department
USD-Intercollegiate Athletics
Physical Location of Position (City)
Vermillion
Posting Text
The Athletic Department is seeking a Head Football Athletic Trainer to assist with the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries for the sport of football and other programs as assigned. This position will provide injury care and rehabilitative services, and will also provide guidance, work direction, and training to another full-time athletic trainer, graduate assistant, and student athletic trainers.
Qualifications: Master’s degree in sports medicine or a related field with experience in a similar position required. BOC certification required and South Dakota Athletic Trainers licensure eligible. Familiarity with NCAA Division I preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Qualifications: Master’s degree in sports medicine or a related field with experience in a similar position required. BOC certification required and South Dakota Athletic Trainers licensure eligible. Familiarity with NCAA Division I preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Posting Date
06/23/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
First Consideration Date
07/07/2026
Advertised Salary
Duration of the Term
12 months
If Other, describe duration
Appointment Percent
100
Work Hours
Typical Hours Worked Per Week
Appointment Type
Regular
Faculty Status
No
Scope of Search
External (includes Internal)
If internal, define scope of search
This position requires
Travel, Overnight stays, Weekends/Holidays, Valid Drivers License
If other, please indicate
Department Description and Cultural Expectations
The University of South Dakota is the flagship institution of South Dakota, located on a 216-acre campus in Vermillion, in the southeast corner of South Dakota. USD is a NCAA Division I institution and a member of the Missouri Valley Football Conference and Summit League. For further information regarding USD, the Athletic Department, and Sports Medicine program, please refer to our website at www.GoYotes.com.
“Founded in 1862, The University of South Dakota is designated as the only public liberal arts university in the state and is home to a comprehensive College of Arts and Sciences, School of Education, School of Health Sciences, the state’s only School of Law, School of Medicine, the accredited Beacom School of Business and the College of Fine Arts. It has an enrollment of more than 10,100 students taught by 400 faculty members. More information is available at www.usd.edu/press/news.”
“Founded in 1862, The University of South Dakota is designated as the only public liberal arts university in the state and is home to a comprehensive College of Arts and Sciences, School of Education, School of Health Sciences, the state’s only School of Law, School of Medicine, the accredited Beacom School of Business and the College of Fine Arts. It has an enrollment of more than 10,100 students taught by 400 faculty members. More information is available at www.usd.edu/press/news.”
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