Job Description
Dakota Wesleyan University is looking for a passionate and dedicated Athletic Trainer to join our team. As an Athletic Trainer, you will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive healthcare services to our student-athletes while promoting a culture of health and wellness within the athletic department. If you are a team player with a strong background in sports medicine and a desire to make a positive impact on the lives of young athletes, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities:
- Provide athletic training services to student-athletes, including injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation
- Collaborate with coaches, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure the health and safety of student-athletes
- Develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans for injured athletes, with a focus on facilitating a safe return to play
- Educate student-athletes on injury prevention techniques, proper nutrition, and overall wellness
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records for all student-athletes
Qualifications
- Certification from the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification (NATABOC)
- Bachelor's degree in athletic training or related field (master's degree preferred)
- Current CPR and First Aid certification
- Experience working as an Athletic Trainer in a collegiate or high school setting
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
DWU is located in Mitchell, South Dakota, a community of 15,000, nestled in the heart of one of the country’s finest outdoor recreation areas. Mitchell is the sixth largest city in South Dakota and home to the world’s only Corn Palace. The University is within an hour’s drive of Sioux Falls, one of the Upper Midwest’s largest statistical metropolitan areas. It is within a six-hour drive of several major metropolitan areas (Omaha, NE; Minneapolis, MN; Kansas City, MO).
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. For this position we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment-based visa at this time. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Dakota Wesleyan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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