Licensed Athletic Trainer
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$ 45000 - 54000
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Position Summary
The Athletics Department at the College of Saint Benedict invites applications for a fulltime 0.83 FTE) benefit eligible position of Licensed Athletic Trainer.
The Licensed Athletic Trainer (LAT) is part of an innovative threeperson athletic training team responsible for providing comprehensive sports medicine services to the College of Saint Benedicts 12 varsity intercollegiate teams and support to the club sports program. This team oversees the sports medicine program including injury prevention evaluation management rehabilitation and treatment of acute and chronic athletic injuries. Licensed Athletic Trainers play a key role in educating and supporting studentathletes in health and overall human performance. They must adhere to the rules and regulations of the College of Saint Benedict (CSB) the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) and the NCAA (Division III).
Institutional Inclusion Visioning Statement
The College of Saint Benedict (CSB) and Saint Johns University (SJU) believe that an excellent liberal arts education requires an understanding and appreciation of cultural difference and that everyone deserves to feel safe and morally valued. To that end we will challenge our own practices and systems. Our commitment to an inclusive environment will be incorporated into all decisionmaking processes. We dedicate ourselves to cultivating an equitable inclusive community founded on respect for all persons.
CSB and SJU offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program (click the benefits tab above the position summary section to view more information). For further information regarding our institutions visit CSBSJU.
The posted wage represents CSB and SJUs good faith estimate of likely compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay will be dependent upon several factors including the candidates experience qualifications and skills and may fall outside of the range indicated.
Responsibilities
Athletic Training Duties 70
- Provide athletic training services under the direction of the Team Physician(s) per Board of Medical Practice protocols. These include preventing evaluating treating and rehabilitating all studentathlete injuries and illnesses.
- Work with oncampus and external healthcare partners (if applicable) to implement safe concussion returntolearn and returntoplay policies.
- Supervise team practices and competitions ensuring compliance with CSB MIAC and NCAA policies and provide support for visiting teams as required.
- Communicate injury status updates to CSB coaching staff within HIPAA/FERPA guidelines.
- Oversee and manage studentathlete medical records including but not limited to participation physicals insurance verification HIPAA forms sickle cell test results concussion baseline data and other required medical documentation per NCAA and conference regulations.
- Collaborate with Strength & Conditioning staff and CSB coaches to support the development of programs focused on strength conditioning nutrition supplement use injury prevention and rehabilitation.
- Educate studentathletes annually on Division III NCAA drug testing banned substances and concussion policies.
- Attend all home athletic events as mandated under conference bylaws.
Administrative Duties 25
- Participate in Athletic Department and campuswide staff meetings.
- Engage in professional development and implement industry best practices including MIAC policies discussed at biannual MIAC Athletic Trainer meetings.
- The following 3 administrative duties will be split among the threeperson athletic training team. They will be assigned based on the skill sets of the individuals filling these roles.
LAT 1: Serve as schedule supervisor for all sports medicine events and coverage.
- Coordinate Certified Athletic Training staff coverage of team practices treatments and athletic competitions.
- Oversee the hiring scheduling and timecard approval of 20 student employees.
- Onboard train and develop student employees for work in a Sports Medicine setting within the permissible the scope of responsibilities.
- Ensure student employees have up to date First Aid Training certifications.
- Work in partnership with Saint Johns University (SJU) Sports Medicine Staff to coordinate care for CSB athletes on the SJU campus and event coverage during combined events.
- Coordinate with coaches regarding camp/clinic coverage and sports medicine support.
LAT 2: Serve as CSBs NCAA Health Care Administrator
- Ensure CSB Athletics staff and local EMS is properly trained in all Emergency Action plans (EAP) while ensuring all EAPs are reviewed and posted yearly.
- Maintain and update the athletic training section of athletic department & sports medicine student manuals.
- Submit all NCAA/DATALYS & conference injury data as required/requested.
- Oversee document and serve as lead for all physician communication and referrals.
- Provide training in proper BBP Concussion AED/CPR certifications for all athletic department staff and coaches per NCAA regulations.
- Serve as liaison to the campus health center.
LAT 3: Serve as Sports Medicine Budget Manager
- Develop plan and execute annual budgets.
- In consultation with the Director of Athletics prepare capital equipment and improvement requests.
- Order all necessary equipment and supplies.
- Oversee tracking of inventory and ensure all inventory is returned and reviewed at the end of the season/academic year.
- Oversee the care and maintenance of all training room equipment and be responsible for submitting all custodial and facility work orders.
- Ensure all capital equipment is correctly calibrated and functioning at the safety standards required.
Additional Duties 5
- Recognize and understand gender differences and apply that knowledge in shaping progressive & effective approaches to working with collegeage women.
- Participate in and support CSB Athletics department fundraisers.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Be knowledgeable of and supportive of CSBs commitment to Benedictine Values.
- Bachelors degree required; masters degree preferred
- Certification by the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (NATABOC)
- Current CPR/AED certification
- Eligibility for registration with the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
- Minimum of three years of experience as an Athletic Trainer
- Excellent skills in organization oral and written communication electronic communication and presentation
- Understanding of and commitment to the CSBs Benedictine Values
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to lift and transport heavy equipment including water and ice coolers weighing 20 pounds.
- Requires physical engagement in athlete care such as conducting injury assessments performing muscle stretching and assisting injured athletes off the field or court.
- Sustained physical activity including standing walking bending and kneeling for extended periods during practices and games.
- Ability to work in various environmental conditions including outdoor fields in extreme heat cold or inclement weather.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
- Travel for regular and postseason away contests will be determined based on sport risk level current team injury status and the availability or willingness of the Licensed Athletic Trainer (LAT) to travel.
- The athletic training team will assign an LAT to travel with or provide coverage for all international travel and foreign tours involving varsity intercollegiate teams.
To Apply
Applications are accepted online by clicking on Apply. Candidates are asked to complete the application form and submit a letter of application and resume.
If you require an accommodation to participate in The College of Saint Benedict hiring process please contact Human Resources ator .
It is the policy of CSB to conduct a preemployment background check. An offer of employment is contingent upon a successful background check. CSB also utilizes EVerify as part of its onboarding process to confirm work authorization.
The College of Saint Benedict is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Employment Type
Full-Time
