Athletic Trainer

Concordia is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world. Position Summary The purpose of this position is to fulfill the university's mission to help students develop in mind, body and spirit providing care, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries and sports related illnesses to student athletes in all Concordia University sports. This position is responsible for providing care at home and away contests. Job Duties and Responsibilities Provide appropriate care, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries and illnesses to all patients. Serve as the primary Licensed Athletic Trainer for certain teams, as assigned by the Director of Sports Medicine Assist with the management, organization, coordination, and supervision of the Athletic Training Room operations and the Athletic Training Department Serve as a Preceptor and supervise Athletic Training Students during their clinical rotations Work cooperatively with the consulting physician and each coach in creating and implementing programs to meet the needs of Concordia's intercollegiate athletes Conduct himself/herself in a professional manner at all times Perform other related duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) accreditation requirements is preferred Excellent organizational abilities and interpersonal communication skills Ability to work independently and maintain a schedule Knowledge and skill in the use of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, Access and Word; and academic software Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS) Education and Experience A bachelor's degree in a related field is required; a master's degree is preferred Minimum of two years of experience as a practicing BOC Certified Athletic Trainer preferred Must have certification through the BOC and be eligible for Wisconsin licensure Prior supervision of Athletic Training Students preferred Available days, evenings, and weekends; including extensive travel with teams and occasional overnight travel Physical Demands/Equipment Compensation and Benefits This is a full-time position. The starting wage may be determined upon education and/or experience. Concordia University benefit options include, but are not limited to the following: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Personal Spending Account, Flexible Spending Account, and/or Health Savings Account Disability and Survivor Plan Retirement Pension Plan Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage Critical Illness and Accident Insurance Tuition waiver benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents) Compensation and Benefit Details Application Instructions To receive full consideration, all applicants are asked to complete and submit an online employment application through the Concordia University Employment page. To begin, please click the Apply Now section on the job page and then click the Apply For This Position button to begin the application process. Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of CU to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. However, CU is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CU reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religion. In addition, preference in holding certain employment positions is given to ordained or rostered ministers of the LCMS. Based on a religious tenet, CU recognizes only male, LCMS ordained Ministers of the Gospel, but recognizes both male and female LCMS Rostered Ministers of the Gospel. The Human Resources Department has been appointed to manage the equal employment opportunity program, including all equal employment opportunity activities, as required by federal, state and local agencies. If any employee or applicant for employment believes this policy has been violated, he/she must contact the Director of Human Resources. Concordia University is a HLC accredited, co-educational, liberal arts school offering more than 72 undergraduate majors, over 35 master's degree programs, and 5 doctoral programs. There are also a variety of accelerated evening and e-learning programs. #J-18808-Ljbffr