Athletic Trainer

Responsibilities

• Administer comprehensive athletic training services including prevention, evaluation, treatment, emergency care, and rehabilitation for men’s and women’s cross country and track & field programs.
• Collaborate with physicians, coaches, sports dietitians, and strength staff regarding injury status and return-to-performance planning.
• Partner with medical personnel to optimize care and implement injury risk mitigation measures using performance technologies and protective devices.
• Analyze injury data to identify trends and recommend evidence-based mitigation strategies.
• Document all healthcare activities in compliance with State of Iowa Code and medical record-keeping practices.
• Provide clinical supervision and serve as a Preceptor for athletic training students.
• Perform all duties in accordance with NCAA, Big 12, and university policies.

Requirements

• Master’s degree and 1 year of related experience.
• Current CPR/AED certification.
• Certified Athletic Trainer through the Board of Certification (BOC).
• Must have, or obtain within 30 days of hire, Iowa Athletic Trainer licensure.
• Ability to work flexible schedules including evenings, weekends, and overnight travel.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing athletic training to elite or collegiate track/field and cross country athletes.
• Experience delivering comprehensive rehabilitation for post-surgical cases.
• Experience utilizing performance technologies for injury-risk mitigation and return-to-play.
• Experience in the care and coordination of REDs risk mitigation.
• Certification as a Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) through NASM.
• Experience supervising and mentoring athletic training students in clinical settings.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental.
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans.
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time.
• Onsite childcare in Ames, Iowa.
• Life insurance, long-term disability, and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing programs.

About the Company

Iowa State University is a land-grant institution dedicated to education, research, and outreach. ISU Athletics is a founding member of the Big 12 Conference, supporting 450 student-athletes across 18 intercollegiate teams in their pursuit of academic and athletic excellence.