Athletic Trainer

Athletic Trainer

The Athletic Department is seeking an Athletic Trainer to assist with the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries for assigned sports primarily Women's Basketball. This position will provide injury care and rehabilitative services; provide guidance, work direction, and training to student assistant athletic trainers.

Qualifications: Master's degree in sports medicine or a related field with experience in a similar position required.BOCcertification required and South Dakota Athletic Trainers licensure eligible. Familiarity withNCAADivision I preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Institution - The University of South Dakota

Working Title - Athletic Trainer

Posting Number - NFE03221P

Department - USD-Intercollegiate Athletics

Physical Location of Position (City) - Vermillion

Posting Date - 10/16/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled - Yes

First Consideration Date - 10/23/2026

Advertised Salary

Duration of the Term - 12 months

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Appointment Percent - 100

Work Hours - Irregular hours, including nights and weekends.

Typical Hours Worked Per Week

Appointment Type - Regular

Faculty Status - No

Scope of Search - External (includes Internal)

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This position requires - Travel, Overnight stays, Weekends/Holidays, Valid Drivers License

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Department Description and Cultural Expectations - The University of South Dakota is the flagship institution of South Dakota, located on a 216-acre campus in Vermillion, in the southeast corner of South Dakota.USDis aNCAADivision I institution and a member of the Missouri Valley Football Conference and Summit League. For further information regardingUSD, the Athletic Department, and Sports Medicine program, please refer to our website at "Founded in 1862, The University of South Dakota is designated as the only public liberal arts university in the state and is home to a comprehensive College of Arts and Sciences, School of Education, School of Health Sciences, the state's only School of Law, School of Medicine, the accredited Beacom School of Business and the College of Fine Arts. It has an enrollment of more than 10,100 students taught by 400 faculty members. More information is available at "

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Contact Information

Working Conditions

Cognitive Requirements

Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Intense Customer Interaction, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Multiple Stimuli, Pace-fast, Perform calculations, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Protective Clothing/Equipment

Latex Gloves, Surgical Mask

Physical Requirements

Balancing, Bending, Stooping, Twisting, Carrying, Crouching, Driving, Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Grasping, Kneeling, Lifting moderate, Pushing/Pulling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting for sustained periods of time, Squatting, Standing for sustained periods of time, Stretching, Use Both Hands, Use of Either Hand, Independently, Walking, Wrist Movement (twisting or rotating)

Sensory Requirements

Depth Perception, Distant Vision, Hearing, Near Vision, Peripheral Vision, Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses)

Working Conditions & Exposures

Exposure or Potential Exposure to Blood/Body Fluids, Extreme Weather Conditions (wind, rain, snow, humidity), Vaccination recommended due to potential occupational exposure, Walking/Standing on rough or uneven surfaces (gravel, rocks, etc)

Working Environment

Athletic/Wellness Facilities

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter

Reference List

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