Certified Athletic Trainer

Certified Athletic TrainerThe Certified Athletic Trainer is a nine-month position paid over twelve months and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Injury Prevention & Care facilities, personnel, within the Campus Recreation program. As a Certified Athletic Trainer, you will:Provide immediate, on-site emergency care and first aid at practices, games, and within the Campus Recreation facilities; assessing injuries, and severity, including concussion management.Coordinate and oversee first aid and emergency response services for recreational events.Create and implement professional development opportunities for student staff members.Assist with the leadership and management of a team, including, screening, hiring, scheduling, training, and evaluation.Administrative responsibilities include budget, payroll, inventory, record keeping, analysis, and follow-up.Develop and implement injury prevention training/clinics.Actively participates in the athletic training education program through the development of lesson plans and educational materials, teaching credit and/or noncredit academic athletic training course(s)Work cooperatively with Campus Recreation staff, sports programs, coaches and the University community.This position schedule is typically Tuesday – Saturday, with evenings, nights, and weekends based on sporting events, practices and tournament schedules.Minimum Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training on or before May 2024, or Master's degree Athletic Training. Experience providing direct patient care OR the completion of a Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) accredited program. Relevant professional experience OR experience attained through relevant internships, co-ops, student employment positions, or graduate assistantships, including event coverage of competitive athletic events (high school, college, or equivalent level). Current Board of Certification (BOC) Current Nebraska Licensed Athletic Trainer (or eligible). Nebraska Licensure shall be obtained in the first 60 days of employment. Current CPR, First Aid, and AED Certification or be obtained in the first 30 days of employment.Preferred Qualifications - Master's degree in athletic training, sports medicine, or related field. One (1) years of athletic training experience at high school, college, or equivalent level. (Each year of graduate assistant experience counts as 0.5 years.) Previous teaching experience at the high school or post-secondary level. Previous experience with supervision and event coverage of high-risk sports such as ice hockey, lacrosse, rugby, or similar. FA/CPR/AED Instructor Certification.Posted Salary - $52,000/yr. minimumHow to Apply - "Click on "Apply for this Job". You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format."For questions or accommodations related to this position contact - Samantha Lowry View email address on click.appcast.io 402-472-3467Work Location (City, State) - Lincoln, NEPlanned Hire Date: - 8/3/2026