Assistant Athletic Trainer

Qualifications: and Education Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

include a bachelor's degree and commitment to the values, standards, and expectations of NCAA Division III athletics and a liberal arts college. National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification is required. Must be eligible for a license in the state of Iowa. Preferred qualifications include CPR and First Aid Instructor Certified, master’s degree and previous experience as a certified athletic trainer.

Must have a valid Iowa driver’s license and insurance coverage (if driving own vehicle) or be insurable.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge and skills in preventing athletic injuries, providing physical examinations, developing training and conditioning programs, selecting protective equipment, creating a safe athletic environment, and evaluating athletic injuries.
• Ability to make appropriate medical referrals, providing first aid and emergency care, rehabilitation and reconditioning of athletic injuries, counseling and guidance of athletes, and educating sports medicine assistants.
• Knowledge of ordering equipment and supplies, record keeping, supervising sports medicine assistants and ability to work collaboratively with student health care providers.
• Ability to construct orthotic and protective devices, proficient use of all training room modalities, and to develop and maintain professional medical contacts.
• Must be self-directed, well organized and capable of assuming varied responsibilities.
• Administration, management and supervision of employees are key components for the success of this position.
• Computer knowledge is preferred.

Working Conditions

• Travel is required.
• Frequent weekend and evening hours is required.
• Working environment includes both indoors and outdoors, exposure to various weather conditions, including temperature extremes.
• Must have the physical ability to walk, lift up to 50 pounds, run, bend, twist, climb, see, hear, and communicate both verbally and in writing.
• All requirements are subject to change over time, with possible modifications made to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

Cornell College offers a fantastic benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, HSA & FSA accounts, a TIAA 403(b) retirement account, and tuition remission and exchange for employees and dependents. We also offer life insurance, disability insurance, travel insurance, and accident insurance.

Application Process

To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, and list of at least three professional references through Cornell College's online application system.

Cornell is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from underrepresented groups. Cornell complies with Iowa's Smoke-Free Air Act. Cornell utilizes E-Verify and requires satisfactory completion of a background check.