Athletic Trainer
Logan, UT 
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Athletic Trainer


Requisition ID: 2024-7731
# of Openings: 1
Location: US-UT-Logan
Category: Athletics
Position Type: Benefited Full-Time
Job Classification: Exempt
College: Athletics
Department: Training Room & Medical
Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

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 Men's and Women's Track & Field and Cross Country programs.

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.

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

Preferred Qualifications:
  • DI experience


Required Documents
Along with the online application, please attach:
  1. Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"
  2. Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile

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


Advertised Salary
Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

ADA
The environment and physical requirements may change depending on the specific function of the work each department performs. 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. Outdoors, incumbents may not be protected from weather conditions and may be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold. Bending, crawling, and crouching may be required. Incumbents may be required to lift, push, and/or pull objects up to 50 pounds and be required to walk and/or stand for long periods of time.


University Highlights
Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utahs premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students , including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utahs counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.

Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named in 2023. about USU.

The university provides a to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the universitys ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or .

About the Region

U.S. News and World Report for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USUs main campus, , is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area in the Milken Institutes 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation.

*updated 04/2024




Notice of Non-discrimination
In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USUs non-discrimination policies:
Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266
Title IX Coordinator Matthew Pinner, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266
Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, Ut 84322
For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov
U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, 303-844-5695, OCR.Denver@ed.gov


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Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Salary and Benefits
Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
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