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Posted: 14-Apr-26
Location: Bemidji,
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Internal Number: JOB_POSTING-3-15456
Job Description
Bemidji State University (BSU) invites applicants to join our team as an Assistant Athletic Trainer. As a healthcare professional, the Athletic Trainer position ensures safe participation in athletics focused on injury and illness prevention, clinical evaluation and diagnosis, immediate care, treatment, rehabilitation and reconditioning, organization and administration, and professional responsibility. This position works directly with multiple healthcare professionals to provide a comprehensive and holistic approach to student-athlete wellbeing..
Responsibilities of the Assistant Athletic Trainer include:
Providing comprehensive healthcare and oversite of assigned sports teams and all university athletes. (55%)
Holding scheduled hours for injury evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation.
Providing secondary care in various sports and helping other athletics trainers as needed.
Injury and illness prevention strategies.
Rehabilitation and reconditioning of injuries.
Presence on sideline during athletic competitions and practices to perform care for life-threating or non-life threating injuries.
Traveling to away competitions or practices.
Maintaining secure medical records and documentation. (15%)
Documenting all injuries and illnesses while strictly following HIPAA guidelines.
Maintaining proper progress notes and rehabilitation progression.
Ensuring proper medical clearance is obtained prior to participation in sport, including health history and physical forms, assumption of risk, consent to treat and liability waivers.
Assisting with international student insurance claims.
Communication with doctors, administrators, fellow athletic trainers, coaches, and student-athletes. (15%)
Establishing strong rapport with patients and effective educational strategies to convey injury information.
Establishing strong rapport with head team physician and other health care professionals.
Maintaining collegial relationships with coworkers.
Providing daily injury updates and practice status to coaches.
Scheduling office visits to appropriate provider if needed for further evaluation.
Discussing Emergency Action Plan and debriefing following emergency with team doctors, ambulance service, facility personnel and anyone else involved.
Additional duties as needed for university, athletics, athletic training (10%)
Ensuring proper emergency care training and knowledge of policy and procedures.
Constant review of Emergency Action Plan and Policies and Procedures.
Helping develop and follow policies related to hosting team competitions, per NCAA, NSIC, CCHA and WCHA standards.
Identifying, contacting, and implementing resources to achieve goal of comprehensive health care.
Assisting in training, and managing student interns, student workers, and observation students in order to deliver educational and healthcare services to student-athletes.
Additional duties as assigned by Director of sports medicine and/or Athletic Director.
Professional competency. (5%)
Successful completion of Continuing Education Units as outlined by the BOC and licensure requirements.
Follow the NATA Code of Ethics.
Following evidence-based practice to ensure best medical practices.
Salary Range:
Depends on Qualifications; Range C ($47,607 - $93,342)
Minimum Qualifications
A Master's Degree in Athletic Training or a closely related field.
Professional Licensure/Certifications:
Board Certified Athletic Training through the Board of Certification
Licensed Athletic Trainer by the Minnesota Board of Health (or eligible to receive licensure)
Current CPR/AED certification for Health Care Professional
Other Special Requirements (knowledge, skills and abilities):
Human anatomy and physiology
Injury prevention strategies
Pathology of injuries and infectious disease
Orthopedic clinical examination and diagnosis
Acute care of injury and illness
Emergency care for life-threating and non-life threating injuries
Nutritional aspects of injury and illness
Healthcare administration
Psychosocial intervention and referral
Rehabilitation and conditioning of injuries
Therapeutic modalities
Sports equipment and removal
Pharmacology
Professional development and responsibility
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Preferred Qualification
Master's degree in athletic training or closely related field and two (2) years of experience working as a Certified Athletic Trainer, preferably in professional or NCAA Division I or Division II level.
A demonstrated commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism.
To facilitate the review, assessment, and evaluation process, please ensure that your application and/or resume clearly demonstrate fulfillment of the minimum and preferred qualifications of the position. The application materials submitted will be utilized for salary placement purposes.
Other Requirements
All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States at the time of an offer of employment. The University regrets that we are unable to offer H1-B sponsorship at this time.
Official transcript(s) must be provided to Human Resources upon hire.
Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Minnesota State University Associate of Administrative and Service Faculty (MSUAASF) - see agreement.
In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MinnState) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, faculty and staff driving on college/university business, who use a rental or state vehicle, shall be required to complete a vehicle Use Agreement form and conform to MinnState's vehicle use criteria and consent to a motor vehicle records check.
BSU is a tobacco free workplace (see policy).
Working Conditions:
This position requires frequent evening, nights, weekends and holiday assignments. It is on call throughout the year. May be exposed to hazardous agents and infectious disease. Working both indoors and outdoors, including during inclement weather.
Physical Effort
This position requires extensive travel, including single day and multiple day long trips. Lifting of 50 lbs or more may be required.
Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)
Unlimited / Exempt / Full-Time / Frequent evening, nights, weekends and holiday assignments.
A complete application will include the following attachments:
Cover letter, which addresses the required qualifications and your specific interest in working at BSU.
Resume / Curriculum Vitae.
Inquiries about the position:
Travis Shock, Director of Sports Medicine & Performance
Phone: (218) 755-2769
Email: travis.shock@bemidjistate.edu
If you have general questions about this posting or submitting an application, contact Mary Miller at mary.miller@bemidjistate.edu.
Telework (Yes/No)
No
About
UNIVERSITY / COMMUNITY
WHY BEMIDJI:
It's more than a job. It's an opportunity for the extraordinary.
On the idyllic shores of Lake Bemidji, cradled among the limitless natural beauty of the North Woods and neighbored by Minnesota's three largest Indigenous nations, Bemidji State University offers opportunities for the extraordinary.
Bemidji State University has been ranked as one of the top 30 public institutions in the Midwest region by U.S. News & World Report each year since 2019. BSU offers its diverse student body a comprehensive spectrum of opportunities with nearly 120 undergraduate degrees and emphasis areas in more than 50 areas of study, 14 pre-professional programs, and 14 graduate programs and certificates.
As Bemidji State continues its second century of service, our vision is simple: we educate people to lead inspired lives. To achieve this, BSU centers diversity, equity and inclusion as a core value and strives to create a campus culture in which all members are free to be their authentic selves. BSU also proactively engages with Indigenous communities in northern Minnesota and nationwide toward its goal of becoming a destination university.
BSU is a member of the Minnesota State system of colleges and universities, the third-largest system of higher education institutions in the United States. It shares a unique alignment with Northwest Technical College, with administration and student services generally having dual responsibilities to serve both campuses. Through this alignment, NTC students can take advantage of services, support, activities, and opportunities at BSU that expand and enhance their college experience - such as full access to BSU's library and the ability to live in BSU's on-campus resident housing.
For the first time, a joint strategic planning process will guide the future directions for both institutions. The schools are pursuing four shared strategic priorities: student success, the Nisidotaading initiative, northern distinction, and telling our story. These priorities will serve as the foundations for master planning processes for facilities, academic programs, fundraising, information technology, intercollegiate athletics, and diversity, equity, and inclusion, among others.
The Nisidotaading initiative - named for an Ojibwe phrase meaning ""building mutual understanding"" - is creating a statewide center of excellence. It will develop communities of practice meant to help Minnesota State colleges and universities better educate their campus communities on historical trauma and lived experiences of their Indigenous populations, and how to most effectively guide Indigenous students toward their educational goals. In addition, BSU is the first university in the United States to expose all of its students to a course on Indigenous people before graduation.
Bemidji State University acknowledges that it is located on land and water that is the current and ancestral homeland of the Ojibwe and Dakota. We acknowledge the painful history of genocide, forced assimilation, and efforts to alienate the Indigenous inhabitants from their territory here. We honor and respect the many diverse Indigenous peoples still connected to this land, retained tribal sovereignty, treaty rights, and cultural resilience. Indigenous people are spiritual and physical caretakers of this land to which we all belong. Bemidji State University respects these sacred lands, stands with the community members from these Nations, and will fight injustice in all its forms.
At Minnesota State, the work we do is more than just a job. In their pursuit of purpose, connection, and growth, our employees play a critical role on our campuses. They develop policies, provide essential services, and work to improve the well-being and quality of life for our students and for all Minnesotans. Minnesota State is committed to equity and inclusion, and we invest in our employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities. Unlock your potential through possibility.
The City of Bemidji
Bemidji State University and Northwest Technical College lie amid the lakes and forests of northern Minnesota. Bemidji State occupies a wooded campus along the western shore of Lake Bemidji while Northwest Technical College lies just three miles east, near Bemidji's robust industrial district.?
The city sits between Minnesota's three largest American Indian tribal nations: the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, the Red Lake Nation and the White Earth Nation. When settling the Bemidji area in 1750, the Ojibwe people named the lake Bemidjigamaag, which means ""a lake with crossing waters"" as the Mississippi River flows in from the south and exits on the east. Today, a city proper with a population of around 15,000 serves as a regional economic and cultural hub for about 100,000 Minnesotans.
Located just minutes away from a thriving downtown Bemidji, both the BSU and NTC campus communities have convenient access to affordable restaurants, fine-dining experiences, cozy coffee shops, grocery stores - including a natural foods co-op - city parks, and nearly unlimited outdoor recreational opportunities. Small, locally-owned shops and art sculptures line Bemidji's downtown streets, while national chains are also found in and around the area.?The historic Paul Bunyan Playhouse has a calendar of classic shows, restaurants offer weekly live music performances, the First Friday Art Walk provides a tour of new monthly art exhibits, and annual festivals bring the community together throughout the year.?
Additionally, the North Woods setting means students, staff, and faculty have a variety of activities available at their fingertips year-round. With more than 400 lakes - and a 240-acre research forest owned by BSU - within 25 miles of the city, there is easy access to kayaking, canoeing, swimming, boating, paddle boarding, hunting, hiking, biking, foraging, fishing, and more. An expansive network of?multi-use trail systems is available for running, cross-country skiing, single-track or fat-tire biking, and skijoring. Further, downhill skiing, snowboarding, and tubing lie just north of Bemidji at the Buena Vista Ski Area.
Bemidji is also near two of Minnesota's 66 state parks:?Lake Bemidji State Park, which sits along Lake Bemidji's northern shore, and Itasca State Park, home to the majestic Mississippi River Headwaters. Both parks are popular recreational and camping destinations where locals and tourists gather for sailing, swimming, and fishing during the summer months, and?skating, hockey, curling, and-yes-more fishing in the winter.?
Of course, no tour of Bemidji is complete without a visit to - and a selfie with - its two most famous residents: the iconic statues of Paul Bunyan and his trusty companion, Babe the Blue Ox. The famed duo, which has greeted visitors to Bemidji since 1937, is on the National Register of Historic Places and was once ranked by Kodak as the second most-photographed statue in America.
For further information About BSU visit our website at http://www.bemidjistate.edu.
Review a "special report on how this former lumber town has rebuilt itself as a high-speed, regional center of enterprise" at Bemidji 2.0
Other Resources:
Visit Bemidji - https://www.visitbemidji.com/
218 Relocate / Greater Bemidji - https://www.218relocate.com/
Bemidji Area Chamber of Commerce - https://www.bemidji.org/
Explore Minnesota - https://www.exploreminnesota.com/article/top-things-to-do-bemidji
Statement of Notice
Bemidji State University prohibits discrimination and sexual violence of any kind. Contact the Title IX Coordinator if you have concerns regarding discrimination and/or sexual violence.
Per Minnesota State System Procedure 1B.3.1, all universities and colleges must provide contact information of their Title IX Coordinator.
Megan Zothman, Campus Human Resources Officer & Title IX Coordinator
Email: TitleIX@bemidjistate.edu or Megan.Zothman@BemidjiState.edu
Phone: (218) 755-2502
1500 Birchmont Drive NE, Deputy Hall, Room 335, Bemidji, MN 56601
Bemidji State University is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. This document is available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities. Consumers with hearing or speech disabilities may contact us via their preferred Telecommunications Relay Service.
