Assistant Athletic Trainer

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South Dakota State University

Working Title

Assistant Athletic Trainer

Posting Number

NFE02321P

Department

SDSU-Intercollegiate Athletics

Physical Location of Position (City)

Brookings

Posting Text

Are you passionate about sports and helping athletes achieve their peak performance? Join the South Dakota State University (

SDSU

) Jackrabbit Athletics as an Assistant Athletic Trainer and be a crucial part of our team. If you’re dedicated, knowledgeable, and ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you!

SDSU

is an

NCAA

Division I institution located in Brookings, South Dakota .

SDSU

competes in The Summit League for all sports except Football (Missouri Valley Football Conference), Wrestling (Big

XII

Conference), and Equestrian (National Collegiate Equestrian Association). This position is a 12-month, full-time, benefits-eligible position.

South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant mission of access.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

KEY

RESPONSIBILITIES

:

To help assist coordinate athletic training services through the athletic training room; including prevention, evaluation, management, rehabilitation, referral, and administration so as to facilitate safe and expeditious return to activity for South Dakota State University student-athletes.

We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Relocation benefits are available per university’s guidelines.

BENEFITS

:

South Dakota State University offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions.

MINIMUM

QUALIFICATIONS

:

Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training, Athletic Administration or Sports Science by appointment date;

At least one year of experience with intercollegiate athletics or clinical setting (an equivalent combination will be considered);

Effective communication (oral, written, and interpersonal) skills;

Demonstrated organization and time management skills;

Demonstrated computer application skills;

PREFERRED

QUALIFICATIONS

:

Master’s degree in Athletic Training, Kinesiology, Sports Medicine, Exercise Science, or Administration;

At least one year of experience supervising athletic training students;

Division I intercollegiate experience;

Experience providing athletic training services to the sport of woman’s basketball;

Eligible for state license in South Dakota;

Experience with team travel responsibilities;

Experience with supply ordering/monitoring;

Knowledge and/or understanding of medical records following

HIPAA

,

FERPA

and Sportsware; and

Knowledge and/or understanding of medical insurance.

APPLICATION

PROCESS

:

This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, resume, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted. Please contact

SDSU

Human Resources at (605) 688-4128 if you require assistance with this process.

Any offer of employment is contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check.

South Dakota State University is a tobacco free environment. It is the policy of the University to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14.

Posting Date

04/16/2024

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

First Consideration Date

04/30/2024

Advertised Salary

The salary for this position is contingent upon education and experience.

Duration of the Term

12 months

If Other, describe duration

Appointment Percent

100

Work Hours

M-F, 8am-5pm with nights, weekends and holidays as needed.

Typical Hours Worked Per Week

Appointment Type

Regular

Faculty Status

No

Scope of Search

External (includes Internal)

If internal, define scope of search

This position requires

Travel, Overnight stays, Weekends/Holidays

If other, please indicate

Department Description and Cultural Expectations

South Dakota State University is the state’s largest, most comprehensive university with over $60 million annual research expenditures, more than 200 academic programs and an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students. We offer a rich academic experience in an environment of inclusions and access. The university is part of a dynamic community for families, students, young professionals, and retirees, which offers an abundance of attractions and activities.

Jackrabbits Athletics competes as an

NCAA

Division I member with membership in the Missouri Valley Football Conference, the Summit League, the Big

XII

for wrestling and the National Collegiate Equestrian Association for the sport of women’s equestrian.

Brookings is home to approximately 24,000 residents and is located 60 miles north of Sioux Falls and 200 miles west of Minneapolis. Livability.com rates Brookings as an ideal community for families, students, young professionals, and retirees. It considers Brookings among the safest and most vibrant cities in South Dakota.

The Brookings Public School District educates approximately 3,300 K-12 students and ranks among the state’s highest academic achieving school districts. The district includes three elementary schools, an intermediate school for fourth and fifth grade, one middle school and a high school.

The city also boasts an abundance of attractions and activities, including the Children’s Museum of South Dakota, Dakota Nature Park, South Dakota Art Museum, McCrory Gardens, South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, Outdoor Adventure Center, and the Brookings Summer Arts Festival.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant access mission.

SDSU

is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and

SDSU

prohibits discrimination on, the basis of, sex, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, or any other status that may become protected in the offering of all educational programs and employment. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing HR@sdstate.edu. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100,

SDSU

, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: (605) 688-4128

.

Contact Information

For questions on the position, contact search committee chair, Holly VanVlymen; email: Holly.Vanvlymen@sdstate.edu

Working Conditions

Cognitive Requirements

| Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position. | Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Perform calculations, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Pace-fast |

Protective Clothing/Equipment

| Please check the appropriate response for this position's use of the following protective clothing or equipment. | Eye Protection, Latex Gloves, Protective Clothing, Surgical Mask | | If other protection is used please identify | |

Physical Requirements

| Please designate the physical requirements of this position | Bending, Stooping, Twisting, Carrying, Crouching, Grasping, Kneeling, Lifting Above Waist, Lifting Below Waist, Lifting moderate, Pushing/Pulling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting for sustained periods of time, Squatting, Standing for sustained periods of time, Use Both Hands, Use of Either Hand, Independently, Walking, Wrist Movement (twisting or rotating), Stretching | | Describe any of the conditions selected | |

Sensory Requirements

| Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position. | Hearing, Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses) |

Working Conditions & Exposures

| Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day. | Extreme Cold, Extreme Weather Conditions (wind, rain, snow, humidity), Changes of Temperature, Exposure or Potential Exposure to Blood/Body Fluids, Exposure to Infectious Diseases, Extreme Heat >100F, Vaccination recommended due to potential occupational exposure, Walking/Standing on wood, metal or concrete | | Please describe, in more detail, any of the conditions checked above | |

Working Environment

| Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. | Athletic/Wellness Facilities | | If you have indicated Other Environment, if work tasks involve one or more of the above, or if further explanation is necessary, please use the space provided. | |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Where did you hear about this position?
   • SDBOR Employment Site
   • South Dakota Department of Labor
   • Employee Referral
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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. Reference List Optional Documents

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