Athletic Trainer

Overview

Are you a certified Athletic Trainer seeking an exciting opportunity to make a real difference? Look no further! Utah State University Athletics is on the hunt for a passionate, skilled individual to join our team and work directly with our Division I athletics teams.

 

As a vital member of our team, you'll play a crucial role in the health and well-being of our student athletes. The successful candidate will possess the following key abilities:

• Injury Assessment: Utilize your expertise to assess injuries accurately and efficiently.
• Injury Referrals: Make informed referrals to ensure our athletes receive the best possible care.
• Injury Care Management: Implement effective care plans to aid in the recovery process.
• Return to Play: Safely guide athletes through the return-to-play process.
• Emergency Care: Be prepared to act swiftly and decisively in emergency situations.
• Communication: Foster clear and effective communication with various stakeholders.
• Administration: Handle administrative tasks with precision and attention to detail.

In this dynamic role, you will report to the Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine, and you'll collaborate with a diverse array of individuals, including student-athletes, athletic training staff, coaches, administrators, physicians, and other campus departments. The ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and strategize effectively is essential.

 

This Athletic Trainer would primarily work with the Division I Men's Football team; other team assignments will be made as needed.

 

If you're ready to take your career to the next level and help shape the success of our athletes, we want to hear from you! Join us at Utah State University Athletics and be part of a team dedicated to excellence on and off the field.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, interview and select graduate student athletic trainers.
• Maintain professional competency by successful completion of Continuing Education Units to retain Athletic Trainer Certification by the NATA Board of Certification and athletic training licensing requirements for the state of Utah.
• Organize and manage athletic training program, including physician consultation, medical record keeping, public relations, inventory reports, and maintain upkeep of training room and equipment.
• Evaluate injuries and plan treatment programs for male and female student athletes, perform taping and other injury prevention activities, provide rehabilitation of injuries, respond to emergency situations, analyzing conditions and making appropriate responses.
• Coordinate interactions and activities between the athletic department and various entities on and off campus.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in athletic training or related healthcare field
• NATA Certification
• Utah State Licensure eligible
• CPR/AED/First Aid certified

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) years Division I experience

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV"

Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

 

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

ADA

Incumbents may be in both indoor and outdoor environments. Indoors, in an office space, event space, or public space are protected from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes. Incumbents may nearly continuously sit and often use repetitive hand motion (such as typing). 

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

 

USU enrolls 28,900 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over