Athletic Trainer

Responsibilities

• Administer comprehensive athletic training services including prevention, evaluation, treatment, emergency care, and rehabilitation for student-athletes.
• Support the women’s wrestling program with initial assignment, providing specialized care and injury risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with physicians, coaches, sports dietitians, and strength staff regarding injury status and return-to-performance planning.
• Document all healthcare activities using appropriate medical record-keeping practices in compliance with state regulations.
• Analyze injury data to identify trends and recommend evidence-based mitigation strategies.
• Provide clinical supervision and serve as a Preceptor for athletic training students.
• Perform duties in accordance with NCAA, Big 12, and university policies.

Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in intercollegiate wrestling or USA Wrestling programs.
• Experience with post-surgical rehabilitation and reconditioning.
• Experience utilizing performance technologies for injury-risk mitigation.
• 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.

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 leave plans.
• 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 Athletics is a founding member of the Big 12 Conference, supporting 18 intercollegiate teams and 450 student-athletes. We foster a culture of academic and athletic excellence, backed by a dedicated staff of over 250 full-time professionals.