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Assistant Athletic Trainer – Temporary

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

In your application and required documents, DO NOT include personal protected information such as date of birth, citizenship status or immigration information, social security number, or any other protected information.

Applicants must upload the following with their application:

1. A cover letter which addresses how you meet the required and preferred qualifications, your

professional and academic career goals, and your interest in the position.

2. A resume or curriculum vitae.

3. A list of three professional references.

Complete and sign the Authorization Form for Background Check

Access the form here: https://www.msun.edu/hr/forms/Authorization\_for\_Background\_Investigation-MSU-Northern.pdf.

In the online application in the Background Check field, type YES to show you understand this additional requirement.

Submit your completed and signed form to:

Human Resources (https://www.msun.edu/hr/)

Montana State University-Northern

Havre, MT 59501-7751

406-265-3568 or 406-265-3789

HR Dept. Fax 406-265-3530

Position Details

Position Information

NBAPOSN Title

Working Title Assistant Athletic Trainer – Temporary

Brief Position Overview

This position is for a temporary, full-time professional position starting August 1, 2025 and ending December 31, 2025.

Position Number TBD

Department Athletics

Division Athletics

Appointment Type Professional

Contract Term Semester

Semester

If other, specify From date

If other, specify End date

FLSA Exempt

Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining

FTE 1.0

Benefits Eligible No

Compensation Annual

Salary $22,300 annually

Contract Type LOA

If other, please specify

Recruitment Type Open

Position Details

General Statement

The Assistant Athletic Trainer is a highly qualified, multi-skilled health care professional, who renders services or treatment to student-athletes, under the direction of or in collaboration with a physician, in accordance with their education, training, and the state’s statutes, rules and regulations. We are primarily responsible for the delivery of the healthcare system to student-athletes. This care includes prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries or illnesses sustained during supervised athletic participation and activities; and also determine the proper course of treatment to return the athlete to a healthy, competitive level. This position will oversee, not only the physical, but the mental aspects, of the student-athletes health and well-being, while participating in collegiate athletics. Sports assignments may include but not limited to; Football, Volleyball, Cross Country, Men’s Basketball & Women’s Basketball.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists the Head Athletic Trainer in establishing, coordinating, supervising, and monitoring

athletic training services to student-athletes

• Responsible for the prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries for student-athletes

• In consultation with the Head Athletic Trainer, and in cooperation operates within the facility

operational budget

• Assists the Head Athletic Trainer in the routine operation of a designated athletic training facility

• Works cooperatively with, and under, the direction of the team physician in respect to the

operation of the therapeutic devices and equipment, fitting of braces, guards, or other devices,

referrals to physicians, health service or hospital

• Attends daily practices

• Present at home and away games as the Athletic Trainer when applicable

• Educate student-athletes of methods designed to maximize injury prevention

• Collaborate with team physicians, Athletic Trainers, coaches and other staff members

• Maintains current CPR , First Aid, and AED certifications

• Develops strategies to address mental health and coordinate the utilization of campus resources

to enhance the overall wellness of student-athletes

• Complies with all Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, Montana State University-Northern,

Frontier Conference, NAIA and State Practice Act rules and regulations

• Moderate travel is required

• Any other duty that may be initiated as requested by the Head Athletic Trainer

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Currently NATABOC certification

• Experience evaluating athletic injuries and selecting proper treatment methods

• Eligible for licensing by the Board of Athletic Training in the State of Montana

• CPR / AED certification

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to build strong internal and

external relationships

• This work is physically demanding, the successful candidate must be able to lift 50-100 pounds;

frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects is required; medium strength is required to position

patients for examination and assisting patients as needed

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays in excess of the

standard university work week

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Master’s degree in Athletic Training

• Two years professional experience

• Knowledge of and understanding of collegiate athletics

• Demonstrated competence using various computer software

• Must have the ability to organize, prioritize and perform multiple tasks with little or no

supervision

• Ability to think critically and make independent decisions regarding the assessment, treatment,

rehabilitation, and return to play decisions is essential

• The ability to communicate effectively in high stress/pressure situations when talking to patients,

medical professionals, coaches

The Successful Candidate Will

• Must have the ability to organize, prioritize and perform multiple tasks with little or no

supervision

• Ability to think critically and make independent decisions regarding the assessment, treatment,

rehabilitation, and return to play decisions is essential

• The ability to communicate effectively in high stress/pressure situations when talking to patients,

medical professionals, coaches

Special Requirements

Physical Demands

With or without accommodation, the successful candidate must be able to:

• Lift 50-100 pounds. Frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects is required. Medium strength is

required to position patients for examination and assisting patients as needed

• Able to work in all weather conditions

• Occupational Exposure to blood and/or bodily fluids

This position has supervisory duties? No

Posting Detail Information

Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 2500018P

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date August 1, 2025

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

Close Date

Until an adequate pool is established No

Special Instructions Summary

In your application and required documents, DO NOT include personal protected information such as date of birth, citizenship status or immigration information, social security number, or any other protected information.

Applicants must upload the following with their application:

1. A cover letter which addresses how you meet the required and preferred qualifications, your

professional and academic career goals, and your interest in the position.

2. A resume or curriculum vitae.

3. A list of three professional references.

Complete and sign the Authorization Form for Background Check

Access the form here: https://www.msun.edu/hr/forms/Authorization\_for\_Background\_Investigation- MSU -Northern.pdf (https://www.msun.edu/hr/forms/Authorization\_for\_Background\_Investigation-MSU-Northern.pdf) .

In the online application in the Background Check field, type YES to show you understand this additional requirement.

Submit your completed and signed form to:

Human Resources (https://www.msun.edu/hr/)

Montana State University-Northern

Havre, MT 59501-7751

406-265-3568 or 406-265-3789

HR Dept. Fax 406-265-3530

Quick Link for Internal Postings https://jobs.msun.edu/postings/2559

EEOC Statement

Montana State University-Northern ( MSUN ) is an equal opportunity employer. MSUN does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.

In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSUN provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.

Director of Human Resources /Title IX

Montana State University-Northern

300 11th Street West

Havre, MT 59501

E-mail: [email protected]

Tel: (406) 265.3568

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Resume

+ Cover Letter

+ List of References

Optional Documents

Posting Specific Questions

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