Athletic Trainer

POSITION:           Athletic Trainer

START DATE:       Application review begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Position will start as soon as possible.

SALARY:               Salary $54,000-$58,773 per year; depending on qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits package.  NATA dues, State licensure and continuing education funds are provided.

Description: Peru State has a staff of four full-time athletic trainers and sponsors 13 sports with approximately 400 athletes.  We have three full service athletic training facilities on campus.  The College is currently investing $20 million dollars in new recreational and athletic facilities.  This is a 12-month position.  Sport assignment will be based on department needs and discussed during interview, likely to be volleyball and cheerleading.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities: This position will provide preventative care, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.  Assist with the daily operation of the athletic training facility, including assisting with inventory, budget, and purchasing. Coverage of scheduled practices and games with post-season travel.  Communication with coaches for assigned teams.  Appropriate documentation of injuries, rehabilitation and doctor visits.  Supervise intern athletic training students and student workers as necessary.  Other duties as assigned by the head athletic trainer.

Requirements: BOC certification is required for employment however, applicants who are BOC certification eligible will be considered. Nebraska athletic training license or eligible to apply. Bachelor’s degree in athletic training or related field, master’s preferred. Previous experience in intercollegiate athletics is preferred. Should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as the ability to work effectively with campus community. Position will require night and weekend hours. Valid driver’s license is required. Position is exempt with regard to FLSA overtime provisions. This position is covered by the NSCPA bargaining unit.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:  Go to www.peru.edu and click on the Employment link, at the bottom of the page, for online employment application. Work authorization and/or visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Please submit the completed application and references.

This position is subject to veterans preference. Offers of employment will be conditional upon satisfactory results of a background check.

GENERAL INFORMATION:  PSC’s “Campus of a Thousand Oaks,” an arboretum campus, is nestled in historic southeast Nebraska. The state’s first college, Peru State provides students of all backgrounds access to engaging educational experiences to strengthen and enrich communities, Nebraska and the world. PSC is a member institution of the Nebraska State College System. For more information, visit www.peru.edu or call 1-800-742-4412.

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