Position Summary
The Athletics Department at the College of Saint Benedict invites applicants for the full-time (.92 FTE), benefit-eligible position of Head Athletic Trainer.
The Head Athletic Trainer is responsible for coordinating the overall sports medicine program and serving as the NCAA health care administrator. This includes injury prevention, evaluation, management and treatment of athletic injuries, short and long-term rehabilitation of athletic injuries, education and counseling of student-athletes. The Head Athletic Trainer is required to abide by rules and regulations established by the College of Saint Benedict, the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC), and NCAA (Division III).
The College of Saint Benedict (CSB) is a liberal arts college for women located in the central lakes area of Minnesota. The campus is minutes away from St. Cloud, an increasingly diverse regional center with a population of over 100,000, and 70 miles from Minneapolis and St. Paul. Some CSB staff choose to reside locally, while others commute from the Twin Cities. Both St. Cloud and the Twin Cities offer a wide range of fine arts, cultural, dining, recreational, and sporting opportunities.
Position Summary
The Athletics Department at the College of Saint Benedict invites applicants for the full-time (.92 FTE), benefit-eligible position of Head Athletic Trainer.
The Head Athletic Trainer is responsible for coordinating the overall sports medicine program and serving as the NCAA health care administrator. This includes injury prevention, evaluation, management and treatment of athletic injuries, short and long-term rehabilitation of athletic injuries, education and counseling of student-athletes. The Head Athletic Trainer is required to abide by rules and regulations established by the College of Saint Benedict, the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC), and NCAA (Division III).
The College of Saint Benedict (CSB) is a liberal arts college for women located in the central lakes area of Minnesota. The campus is minutes away from St. Cloud, an increasingly diverse regional center with a population of over 100,000, and 70 miles from Minneapolis and St. Paul. Some CSB staff choose to reside locally, while others commute from the Twin Cities. Both St. Cloud and the Twin Cities offer a wide range of fine arts, cultural, dining, recreational, and sporting opportunities.
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The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University believe that an excellent liberal arts education requires an understanding and appreciation of cultural difference and that everyone deserves to feel safe and morally valued. To that end, we will challenge our own practices and systems. Our commitment to an inclusive environment will be incorporated into all decision-making processes. We dedicate ourselves to cultivating an equitable, inclusive community founded on respect for all persons.
CSB offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program. For further information, see http://www.csbsju.edu/about.
Responsibilities
Administrative Duties (50%)
Maintain annual registration and certification requirements as defined annually by the National Athletic Trainers Board of Medical Practice and the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice. Athletic Training Duties (45%)
Provide athletic training services under the direction of the Team Physician(s) per Board of Medical Practice protocols that includes medical prevention, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of student-athletes.
Attend scheduled team practices, home and away competitions, and host visiting teams according to CSB, MIAC and NCAA policies.
Coordinate and refer student-athletes to the appropriate health care providers, including physicians, dentists, ophthalmologists, etc.
Report status of injured student-athletes within HIPPA/FERPA guidelines to coaching staff and determine student-athlete’s ability to practice and/or compete.
Work in conjunction with the Strength and Conditioning Coach in the development of programs for strength, conditioning, flexibility, nutrition, supplements/ergogenic aids, injury prevention, exercise technique, and rehab of injuries.
Educate student-athletes on the Division III NCAA Drug Testing, Banned substances, and Concussion polices on an annual basis. Additional Duties (5%)
Participate in and support department fundraisers.
Recognize and understand gender differences and apply that knowledge in shaping positive & effective approaches to working with college-age women.
Be knowledgeable of the college’s commitment to Benedictine Values and support those values.
Additional duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
Qualifications
3+ years of previous experience as a Certified Athletic Trainer Physical Requirements:
Job requires lifting of 20 pounds or more.
Job requires physical assessment of student-athlete injuries (examples: muscle stretching, assisting students off the field/court, etc.) Travel Requirements:
The Head Athletic Trainer will be required to cover, or arrange coverage for, all home athletic events required under conference bylaws.
The Head Athletic Trainer will travel to post-season competition with high-risk and/or team sports.
The Head Athletic Trainer will either travel with or assign an ATC to cover all international travel and/or all foreign tours for varsity intercollegiate teams.
To Apply
Applications are accepted online by clicking on "** Apply**”. Candidates are asked to complete the application form and submit a letter of application and resume.
If you require an accommodation to participate in The College of Saint Benedict hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (320) 363-5500 or employment@csbsju.edu.
It is the policy of CSB to conduct a pre-employment background check. An offer of employment is contingent upon a successful background check. CSB also utilizes E-Verify as part of its onboarding process to confirm work authorization.
The College of Saint Benedict is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
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