"Athletic Trainer"

The opportunity for international travel with assigned teams is common and collaboration with the Carthage College Athletic Training Education Program. With our CAATE-accredited master’s-level program, you will supervise graduate Athletic Training students as a preceptor. Additionally, a stipend will be granted for Academic teaching appointments in the School of Health, Allied Health Science, and Masters of Athletic Training Program.

Key Responsibilities

• Adhere to all NATA, CCIW Conference, and NCAA guidelines, directives, and recommendations.
• Provide immediate emergency care for athletic injuries.
• Coordinate injury prevention programs and manage athlete health concerns.
• Refer athletes to appropriate medical professionals, as needed.
• Evaluate injuries, develop treatment plans, and supervise rehabilitation programs.
• Oversee daily activities of Athletic Training students, ensuring a productive learning environment.
• Complete timely evaluations of Athletic Training students under your supervision.
• Serve as a liaison between athletes, coaching staff, parents, and medical providers.
• Ensure proper selection and fitting of protective equipment for athletes.
• Maintain and manage accurate medical records for athletes.
• Assist with additional duties as assigned by the Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Medicine.

Qualifications

• BOC-certified and licensed athletic trainer, or eligible for licensure, in the state of Wisconsin and/or a Graduate Degree preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience in supervising and mentoring Athletic Training students is preferred.

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About Carthage

Located on the shore of Lake Michigan in the thriving Chicago-Milwaukee corridor, Carthage College blends the best liberal arts traditions with desirable degree programs, transformative learning opportunities, and personal attention from dedicated faculty and staff. Our beautiful campus, an 80-acre arboretum with stunning lake views, is home to 2,600 undergraduate students and 200 graduate students.

Founded in 1847, Carthage is consistently named a Best Midwestern College by The Princeton Review and a Most Innovative School by U.S. News & World Report. All Carthage employees play a vital part in the success of our students, as we work together to create an environment where all can achieve their true potential. Grow with Carthage. Carthage College is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse community. We welcome applications from a broad spectrum of people, including members of ethnic minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.