What are the responsibilities and job description for the Athletic Trainer position at The University of South Dakota?
Posting Details
Posting Details
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Institution
The University of South Dakota
Working Title
Athletic Trainer
Posting Number
NFE03221P
Department
USD-Intercollegiate Athletics
Physical Location of Position (City)
Vermillion
Posting Text
The Athletic Department is seeking an Athletic Trainer to assist with the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries for assigned sports primarily Women's Basketball. This position will provide injury care and rehabilitative services; provide guidance, work direction, and training to student assistant 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.
Posting Date
10/16/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
First Consideration Date
10/23/2026
Advertised Salary
Duration of the Term
12 months
If Other, describe duration
Appointment Percent
100
Work Hours
Irregular hours, including nights and weekends.
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."
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Contact Information
Posting Details
Logo
Institution
The University of South Dakota
Working Title
Athletic Trainer
Posting Number
NFE03221P
Department
USD-Intercollegiate Athletics
Physical Location of Position (City)
Vermillion
Posting Text
The Athletic Department is seeking an Athletic Trainer to assist with the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries for assigned sports primarily Women's Basketball. This position will provide injury care and rehabilitative services; provide guidance, work direction, and training to student assistant 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.
Posting Date
10/16/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
First Consideration Date
10/23/2026
Advertised Salary
Duration of the Term
12 months
If Other, describe duration
Appointment Percent
100
Work Hours
Irregular hours, including nights and weekends.
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."
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Contact Information