Athletic Trainer

Classification Title Working Title Athletic Trainer Hire Types Staff Division MSU Moorhead Department Athletics Unit Athletics Location Moorhead, MN FLSA Exempt Full/Part Time Full Time FTE Employment Condition Probationary Work Shift Work Schedule/Hours/Days

Weekends, evenings, and holiday work hours will be required to align with practices and travel schedules. Overnight travel may be required.

Posting Details

• This position is covered by the MSUAASF Master Agreement found at: https://www.minnstate.edu/system/working/docs/contracts/msuaasf-contract.pdf

Salary Minimum Beginning 7/1/24: $50,493 Salary Maximum $63,705+ DOE Salary Type Annual Bargaining Unit/Plan 211, MSUAASF Job Description

Provide athletic training coverage to Minnesota State University Moorhead sport programs/events.

• Provide care to student-athletes as permitted under the Minnesota State Board of Medical Practice Athletic Trainer license. Athletic Trainers will have primary assignments with specific programs/events but must be able to cover any Minnesota State University Moorhead programs/events.

• Work autonomously to provide athletic training coverage of intercollegiate student-athletes during general athletic training facility hours, practices, and home and away events.

• Utilize knowledge and expertise to design, communicate and implement injury prevention programs and provide guidance on team nutrition, mental health, sleep, and other areas of well-being to optimize the student-athlete's health.

• Develop plans with stakeholders and utilize knowledge in monitoring potentially hazardous environmental conditions.

• Ensure successful communication with Athletic Trainer colleagues and the Associate Athletic Director for Athletic Training occurs to ensure adequate coverage, continuity of student-athlete care and opportunities for continuous improvement are recognized and responded to within Athletic Training.

Provide physical evaluation and treatment of student-athletes.

• Provide standard and immediate care procedures in emergency situations, independent of setting.

• Demonstrate autonomy to make lifesaving techniques, standard emergency procedures, and deciding whether further medical attention is necessary.

• Utilize expert knowledge in the domains of athletic training as defined by the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) BOC regarding injury and illness prevention, wellness promotion, examination, assessment, and diagnosis; therapeutic intervention; healthcare administration and professional responsibility.

• Design and implement specific treatment plans for each student-athlete dependent on their various needs. Recognize and refer to other healthcare professionals when warranted to optimize student-athletes care.

• Communicate daily with appropriate medical professionals (including orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, physicians, physician assistants, chiropractors, and general health care providers) within their specialty areas for the advancement of treatments.

Maintain medical records/documentation.

• Maintain proper medical documentation daily using athletic training forms which meet nationally recognized standards.

• Demonstrate advanced knowledge and adhere to the standards set by NATA By-Laws; Code of Ethics and Position Statements; National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Policies and Recommendations; Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Guidelines; and HIPAA regulations. These standards are set by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice which regulates the practice of athletic training in the State of Minnesota and complies with the Minnesota Athletic Training Licensing process.

• This position will collaborate in the development, reassessment, and the implementation of policies and procedures pertaining to the delivery of healthcare services and the management of the athletic training facility.

Serve as Student Preceptor.

• Utilize specialized skills and knowledge to provide direct clinical supervision, instruction, and evaluation for each graduate athletic training student assigned.

• Develop and coordinate schedules with the graduate athletic training students to ensure an adequate clinical rotation.

• Provide constructive criticism and feedback at appropriate times.

• Attend meetings with the Athletic Training Program faculty quarterly or as needed to address the graduate athletic training students or the MSAT program.

Required Qualifications

• Required Education: Master's degree in Athletic Training from a CAATE-accredited program (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education), Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or other related degree program.

• Current Professional Licensure/Certification: Certified Athletic Trainer by the Board of Certification with the ability to become a Licensed Athletic Trainer by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice

• Certified in First Aid/CPR and AED for the Professional Rescuer

• Experience: 2 years of professional experience as a certified Athletic Trainer providing athletic training services in a clinic, high school, or university setting.

• Knowledge of:

• Pathology of injuries and illnesses

• Orthopedic clinical examination and diagnosis

• Acute care of injury and illness

• Pharmacology

• Therapeutic modalities

• Conditioning and rehabilitation exercise

• Medical conditions and disabilities

• Nutritional aspects of injury and illness

• Psychosocial intervention and referral

• Healthcare administration

• Professional development and responsibility

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated clinical and administrative effectiveness and ability to advise faculty, coaches, and student-athletes.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with the local medical community and demonstrate knowledge of insurance requirements and procedures.

Other Requirements

Applications must include: resume and cover letter.

NOTICE: In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

The successful candidate must provide official transcripts of all academic work completed and, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.

Minnesota State University Moorhead is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Unfortunately, Minnesota State does not participate in the E-Verify program.

About

University Culture

In the simplest and most idealistic terms, our purpose at Minnesota State University Moorhead is to transform the world by transforming lives. In more specific terms, we are a university united around certain beliefs.

Our Core Values (How do we behave?)

Grit

• We are "scrappy" and resourceful.

• We have big goals and the tenacity to achieve them.

• We have the courage to do what's right.

Humility

• We're all on the same team and everyone's role is important.

• We seek the best ideas and know they can come from anywhere and anyone in our campus community.

• We don't take ourselves too seriously.

Heart

• We go the extra mile for our students and each other.

• We are passionate about our purpose.

• We are fiercely loyal to MSUM.

Aspirational Value (We commit to making this as pervasive as our core values)

Diversity and inclusion of people and ideas

"Permission to Play" Values (These are the expectations of membership in our academic community)

Integrity and mutual respect in our behavior and interactions

Strategic Anchors (How will we succeed?)

We will succeed by:

• Focusing relentlessly on student achievement and students' return on their investment;

• Embedding and supporting diversity in every facet of the university; and

• Ensuring that MSUM is indispensable to the social, cultural, and economic advancement of Moorhead and the surrounding region.

Academics

Our professional programs are grounded in the liberal arts, designed to provide a broad base of knowledge and cultural themes.

• 74 undergraduate majors (70 emphases/options)
• 11 pre-professional programs
• 12 graduate degrees (21 emphasis areas)
• 28 graduate and undergraduate certificates
• 31 areas of teacher licensure preparation

MSUM enrolls over 5,000 students from 36 states and 61 countries. MSUM is a member of the Tri-College University, an educational consortium that includes Concordia College of Moorhead, North Dakota State University, Minnesota State Community and Technical College, and the North Dakota State College of Science.

The Community

Moorhead, Minn. and Fargo, N.D. are central to a thriving regional center with a population of 284,591 and growing for the Metropolitan Statistical Area (2020). Higher education is a major community enterprise, with more than 31,000 students contributing to an atmosphere rich in arts, culture, sports and social activities. The communities enjoy a major concert venue; university, independent and community theatres; symphony orchestra; jazz concerts; annual film festivals; civic opera; art galleries and museums; and numerous family attractions and events.

Unemployment rate for Minnesota is 3.8% (2021) and North Dakota is 3.3% (2021), both of which are below the national average of 5.4% (2021). Fargo-Moorhead average travel time to work is 14.7 minutes.

Moorhead public schools serve over 6,000 students in an area recognized for superior student academic achievement and far-reaching extracurricular activities. Moorhead schools are all new or totally remodeled. For the past 15 years, Fargo public schools have earned the What Parents Want Award from SchoolMatch. Minnesota ranked second place and North Dakota in fourth place in a list of states ranked on the proportion of young adults with at least a two-year college degree.

Hector International Airport, the paramount airport for the FM area, is served by Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta and United and provides non-stop jet service to/from Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Minneapolis, Orlando-Sanford, Phoenix-Mesa, Nashville, and Tampa/St. Petersburg.

The Fargo-Moorhead community is ranked among the best places in the country to live, work, attend school and conduct business. Recent community accolades:

• Moorhead named Best Small City in America (NerdWallet, June 2015)
• Fargo ranked #1 College Town to Find a Job (ZipRecruiter, March 2015)
• Fargo's Downtown named seventh best in the nation (Liviability, March 2015)
• Fargo ranks First Among Best-Performing Small Cities (The Milken Institute, January 2015)
• North Dakota topped the list in physical health with Minnesota landing in the top 10 (Well-Being Index, 2014)
• Moorhead has a lower sales tax than 96% of other cities in the state. Groceries and clothing are exempt from Moorhead and Minnesota sales tax (Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, November 2014)

Nine Month Faculty Appointments

Along with all other Universities that are part of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, standard faculty appointments are for 168 duty days distributed over any nine consecutive months. The nine months need not align with the traditional academic year and may be changed every two years. Initial faculty appointments at MSU Moorhead are expected to be similar to or the same as the academic year unless otherwise indicated on the vacancy notice.

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination

Minnesota State University Moorhead is committed to a policy of equal opportunity nondiscrimination in employment and education. No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment, personnel practices, or access to and participation in, programs, services, and activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, and marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. In addition, discrimination in employment based on familial status or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by the law is prohibited. Inquiries regarding compliance should be referred to the Affirmative Action Office, OW 208, 218.477.2721 (Voice).

Request For Reasonable Accommodation

It is the policy of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities to provide reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities when such accommodations are directly related to competing for a job on an equal basis.

Applicants having special needs which require accommodation should contact the Human Resources Director, Owens 214, Minnesota State University Moorhead, Moorhead, Minnesota 56563, 218.477.2157 (Voice). For TTY communications, contact the Minnesota Relay Service at 1.800.627.3529.

Availability of Minnesota State University Moorhead Annual Crime Report

Minnesota State University Moorhead Annual Security Report is directly available at: http://www.mnstate.edu/publicsafety/crimereports.aspx or through our website at: http://www.mnstate.edu/publicsafety. All prospective students, employees, and visitors are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the information and policies contained in the report. The report contains statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Minnesota State University Moorhead; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a free copy of this report by contacting the Department of Public Safety at 218.477.2449.

Benefits Info

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number MSUM203P Number of Vacancies 1 Re-posting No Desired Start Date Position End Date (if temporary) Open Date 04/29/2024 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary Accept Applications Yes Posting Contact Pam Gohl, Search Committee Chair; pam.gohl@mnstate.edu; 218-477-2825 Equal Employment Opportunity Statement