Athletic Trainer

Utah State University•Logan, UT

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About The Position

Utah State University Athletics is hiring a certified Athletic Trainer to work with its Men’s and Women’s Track & Field and Cross Country programs. The role supports the health and well-being of student-athletes through injury assessment, referrals, care management, rehabilitation, and safe return-to-play guidance, as well as emergency response and communication with relevant stakeholders. The Athletic Trainer reports to the Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine and collaborates with student-athletes, athletic training staff, coaches, administrators, physicians, and campus departments. The position also includes recruiting and selecting graduate student athletic trainers, maintaining professional certification and Utah licensure, organizing and managing the athletic training program, and coordinating interactions between the athletic department and on- and off-campus entities. The role requires multitasking, meeting deadlines, and effective planning.

Requirements

Master’s degree in athletic training or a related healthcare field.
NATA Certification.
Current Utah licensure as an athletic trainer, or ability to obtain licensure within 30 days of starting employment.
CPR/AED/First Aid certification.

Nice To Haves

Division I experience.

Responsibilities

Assess injuries and make appropriate referrals.
Develop and implement injury care and treatment plans, including rehabilitation and return-to-play guidance.
Perform taping and other injury-prevention activities.
Respond to emergencies by assessing conditions and taking appropriate action.
Recruit, interview, and select graduate student athletic trainers.
Maintain professional competency through continuing education and retain NATA Board of Certification credentials and Utah athletic training licensure.
Organize and manage the athletic training program, including physician consultation, medical record keeping, public relations, inventory reports, and upkeep of the training room and equipment.
Coordinate interactions and activities between the athletic department and on- and off-campus entities.
Communicate with student-athletes, athletic training staff, coaches, administrators, physicians, and other campus departments.
Perform other duties as assigned.