Assistant Athletic Trainer

Buena Vista University invites applications for the position of Assistant Athletic Trainer. This full\-time role supports the Director of Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer with responsibilities including coordinating the care, prevention, and treatment of athletic injuries for student\-athletes who participate in 21 NCAA III varsity sports programs, including emerging programs in Women's Wrestling and STUNT. The responsibilities are shared amongst four full\-time athletic trainers, some part\-time athletic trainers who assist when needed, and student interns. Sports assignments are flexible per the candidate’s preference. This is a full\-time role with 8 weeks off annually, a $5,000 signing bonus, moving expense stipend and generous five\-year retention bonus. NATA membership and state licensure expenses are covered and yearly funds for CEU’s is provided. Buena Vista University’s main 60\-acre campus is located on the shores of beautiful Storm Lake, a 3,200\-acre natural lake located in northwest Iowa. One of Iowa's premier vacation spots, it hosts an array of retail shopping, dining, and professional services, and a vibrant arts and multicultural environment. Storm Lake has an active and energetic business community, with a healthy mixture ranging from small businesses to multinational food processing and agribusinesses. Most importantly, Storm Lake residents enjoy a relatively low cost of living and a high quality of life. Storm Lake is in optimal proximity to many popular Midwest cities. Primary Responsibilities: * Collaborate with student\-athletes, coaches, and medical professionals to deliver comprehensive athletic training services. * Perform athletic training duties for varsity athletic teams, with assignments coordinated by the Director of Athletic Training. * Coverage at athletics events – home and away (travel sports include football, soccer, basketball, wrestling, baseball, and softball). * Injury prevention, evaluation, and rehabilitation. * Arrange injury and illness treatment with team physicians and other medical personnel as necessary. * Maintain complete, accurate, and detailed medical records. Education and Experience: * Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred. * BOC certification required and must be eligible to file for Iowa licensure and must hold and maintain current CPR/First Aid/AED Certification. * New grads are encouraged to apply. To apply submit an electronic application, including a resume and cover letter. You may email your resume and cover letter to humanresources@bvu.edu. A background check will be conducted on the final candidate. Buena Vista University is an EOE/ADA/Smoke\-Free Employer.