Assistant Athletic Trainer at Buena Vista University in Lakeside, Iowa

Job Description:

Buena Vista University invites applications for the position of Assistant Athletic Trainer. This full-time role supports the Director of Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer with responsibilities including coordinating the care, prevention, and treatment of athletic injuries for student-athletes who participate in 21 NCAA III varsity sports programs, including emerging programs in Women's Wrestling and STUNT. The responsibilities are shared amongst four full-time athletic trainers, some part-time athletic trainers who assist when needed, and student interns. Sports assignments are flexible per the candidate's preference.

This is a full-time role with 8 weeks off annually, a $5,000 signing bonus, moving expense stipend and generous five-year retention bonus. NATA membership and state licensure expenses are covered and yearly funds for CEU's is provided.

Buena Vista University's main 60-acre campus is located on the shores of beautiful Storm Lake, a 3,200-acre natural lake located in northwest Iowa. One of Iowa's premier vacation spots, it hosts an array of retail shopping, dining, and professional services, and a vibrant arts and multicultural environment. Storm Lake has an active and energetic business community, with a healthy mixture ranging from small businesses to multinational food processing and agribusinesses. Most importantly, Storm Lake residents enjoy a relatively low cost of living and a high quality of life. Storm Lake is in optimal proximity to many popular Midwest cities.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with student-athletes, coaches, and medical professionals to deliver comprehensive athletic training services.


• Perform athletic training duties for varsity athletic teams, with assignments coordinated by the Director of Athletic Training.


• Coverage at athletics events - home and away (travel sports include football, soccer, basketball, wrestling, baseball, and softball).


• Injury prevention, evaluation, and rehabilitation.


• Arrange injury and illness treatment with team physicians and other medical personnel as necessary.


• Maintain complete, accurate, and detailed medical records.

Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred. BOC certification required and must be eligible to file for Iowa licensure and must hold and maintain current CPR/First Aid/AED Certification. New grads are encouraged to apply. To apply submit an electronic application, including a resume and cover letter. You may email your resume and cover letter to humanresources@bvu.edu.A background check will be conducted on the final candidate. Buena Vista University is an EOE/ADA/Smoke-Free Employer. Apply Now