Athletic Trainer

Avera•Lincoln, IA

20d

About The Position

Position Highlights The employee will work in the Estherville, IA area. Relocation may be required. There may be additional instances where out of region travel is required. You Belong at Avera Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter. A Brief Overview Provides athletic training services per contract to schools, organizations, and events. Athletic trainer will provide injury assessment, treatment, first aid, prevention, and reconditioning services as assigned and set forth by the Board of Certification (BOC).

Requirements

The individual must be able to work the hours specified.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.
These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
Bachelor's
Athletic Trainer - Board of Athletic Training active in state of practice Upon Hire
Certified Athletic Trainer - Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC) Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

Master's
Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach - National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Upon Hire

Responsibilities

Provide athletic training services for assigned sporting events, practices, and all other contracted school needs.
Collaborate with high schools, universities, and professional sport organizations to assist coaches and medical personnel with assessment, treatment, and referral recommendations regarding injured athletes.
Assist contract school in identifying equipment and supplies required for athletic training activities.
Participate in sports medicine education and meetings as needed.
Assists with record keeping and statistics pertaining to athlete injuries.
Oversee staff assigned to school’s training room according to contracted schools scope of services.
Supervision, education, and recruitment of student assistant athletic trainers.
Assist with coordination and delivery of contracted schools pre-participation physicals and concussion testing.
Promote Avera Sports physicians, programs, and services within and outside the Avera network.
Provide general public educational sessions as assigned.