Description

Job Description
Concordia University Wisconsin seeks applicants for the full-time, exempt position of Certified Athletic Trainer. This position is an 11-month appointment and is responsible for athletic training services at Concordia University in Mequon, WI. The Certified Athletic Trainer will be a member of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.  This individual is directly responsible to the Director of Sports Medicine, and will also be under the direct supervision of the consulting physician in the area of direct medical care.  The Athletic Training Department is under the direction of the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics.  The weight load will be 100% athletics coverage and clinical supervision.

The anticipated start date is ASAP. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until successful candidate(s) are identified.
 

Responsibilities       

• Provide appropriate care, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries and illnesses to all patients. Serve as the primary Licensed Athletic Trainer for certain teams, as assigned by the Director of Sports Medicine
• Assist with the management, organization, coordination, and supervision of the Athletic Training Room operations and the Athletic Training Department
• Serve as a Preceptor and supervise Athletic Training Students during their clinical rotations
• Work cooperatively with the consulting physician and each coach in creating and implementing programs to meet the needs of Concordia's intercollegiate athletes
• Conduct himself/herself in a professional manner at all times
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) accreditation requirements is preferred
• Excellent organizational abilities and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and maintain a schedule
• Knowledge and skill in the use of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, Access and Word; and academic software
• Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)

Education and Experience

• A bachelor's degree in a related field is required; a master's degree is preferred
• Minimum of two years of experience as a practicing BOC Certified Athletic Trainer preferred
• Must have certification through the BOC and be eligible for Wisconsin licensure
• Prior supervision of Athletic Training Students preferred
• Available days, evenings, and weekends; including extensive travel with teams and occasional overnight travel

Compensation and Benefits
This is a full-time, 11-month, salary position. The starting wage may be determined upon education and/or experience. Concordia University benefit options include, but are not limited to the following:
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Personal Spending Account, Flexible Spending Account, and/or Health Savings Account
Disability and Survivor Plan
Retirement Pension Plan
Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan
Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
Tuition waiver benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)

Compensation and Benefit Details

Physical Demands/Equipment
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the position. It is not intended to be all-inclusive. Administration reserves the right to adjust the duties and responsibilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of CU to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

However, CU is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CU reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religion.  In addition, preference in holding certain employment positions is given to ordained or commissioned ministers of the LCMS.  Based on a religious tenet, CU recognizes only male, LCMS ordained Ministers of the Gospel, but recognizes both male and female LCMS Commissioned Ministers of the Gospel.

The Human Resources Department has been appointed to manage the equal employment opportunity program, including all equal employment opportunity activities, as required by federal, state and local agencies.  If any employee or applicant for employment believes this policy has been violated, he/she must contact the Director of Human Resources.

Concordia University is a Higher Learning Commission accredited, co-educational, liberal arts school offering 71 undergraduate majors of study, 39 master's degrees, and 4 doctoral programs.

Concordia is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world.

To apply:   https://cuw.applicantpro.com/jobs/4096751 

To receive full consideration, all applicants are asked to complete and submit an online employment application through the Concordia University Employment page. To begin, please click the Apply Now section on the job page and then click the Apply For This Position button to begin the application process.