Assistant Athletic Trainer

Cornell College invites applications for the position of assistant athletic trainer. The assistant
athletic trainer assists the head athletic trainer in all aspects of the athletic training program, including the evaluation, treatment, and
rehabilitation of athletic injuries. The position also assists with the supervision of the sports medicine assistants and the supervision
and operation of the training room. The position is full-time, 10 months with working dates of August 1 – May 31.

Duties &
Responsibilities

• Prevention of athletic injuries/illnesses.
• Evaluation of athletic injuries/illnesses and medical
  referral.
• First aid and emergency care of athletic injuries/illnesses.
• Rehabilitation and reconditioning of athletic
  injuries/illnesses.
• Counseling and guidance of athletes.
• Educating the sports medicine assistants in areas of athletic
  training. Teaching courses in the department of kinesiology, as needed and as assigned by the chair of the kinesiology department and the
  director of athletics.
• Coverage of athletic practices and athletic events as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer.
• Travel
  with athletic teams as assigned by Head Athletic Trainer.
• Coordinates educational sessions for sports medicine assistants.
• Assist in coordinating proper medical forms and injury reports.
• Assist with record keeping of all athletic injuries and
  treatments.
• Assist in scheduling of doctor’s appointments for injured athletes.
• Assist with daily inventory of training
  room supplies.
• Assist with ordering of training room supplies.
• Assist in maintaining the departmental emergency plan and
  equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

About Cornell College

Cornell College is a selective
liberal arts college distinguished by our Ingenuity curriculum that builds on the strengths of our One Course At A Time schedule. This
combination encourages the qualities of being thoughtful, original, and inventive, using the strengths of a liberal arts education to apply
ideas to solve problems and meet challenges through hands-on experience in learning. Academic immersion, Division III NCAA athletic teams,
and unparalleled flexibility attract an ambitious student body from across the U.S. and worldwide. We are located in Mount Vernon, Iowa, an
urban fringe community located in the heart of the ICR Iowa region.

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.

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Health and Human Performance.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to
notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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