North Dakota University System

Position Information

Full Job Description

This is a part-time, non-benefited position. Only Minot State University students are eligible to be hired in this position. Unsolicited applications to this posting will not be considered or responded to. This position is subjected to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.

Position Summary:

This position reports to the Head Athletic Trainer. As a student assistant for the Athletic Training department, your primary role is to assist the Head and Assistant Athletic Trainers in providing the highest level of care at Minot State University. Ability to work football games is required. Work schedule is subject to change based on the demands of athletic activity e.g., practices, games, treatment times. Students are expected to be on time and not to leave early. Daily field set-up and tear down as well as other duties assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must possess an understanding of and respect for the confidential nature of the information handled in the Athletic Training Room and maintain healthcare privacy and confidentiality.
• Reliable, punctual, dependable, and high level of integrity
• Ability to provide basic wound care/first aid
• Familiar with physical demands of collegiate athletics
• Situational awareness
• Ability to interact professionally with diverse groups of people
• Strong communication and work ethic
• Ability to comprehend and execute assigned tasks efficiently
• Capable of meeting physical demands of position (i.e. Standing for extended periods of time, lifting 50+ pounds, tolerating inclement weather, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• First Aid/CPR certified
• Working toward major in related health care field
• Course work related to healthcare/sports medicine (i.e.: care and prevention of athletic injuries, upper and lower extremity evaluation, anatomy, and physiology etc.)

Contact Information:

Please refer position questions to darren.armstrong@trinityhealth.org.

Position Description & Details

Responsibilities:

• Assist with pre-practice and pre-game preparation including field set-up and filling ice chests, sprayers, and water bottles
• Refill sprayers and water bottles as needed during practices and events
• Assist with post-practice and post-game procedures including sideline tear-down and cleaning hydration equipment
• Maintain professional relationships and interactions with fellow workers and student-athletes
• Maintain a safe and clean workspace within the Athletic Training Room
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Possible travel

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Statement: Minot State University (MSU) is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in education and employment. MSU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information (GINA), marital or parental status, veteran’s status, citizenship status, public assistance status, participation in lawful off-campus activity, spousal relationship to current employee, or other protected status under federal, state, or local law. MSU complies with all federal and state non-discrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders and regulations, including complying with the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. This policy applies to admissions, enrollment, scholarships, loan programs, participation in University activities, employment, and access to participation in, and treatment in all University programs and activities.

For more information, or for accommodations contact: hr@minotstateu.edu. For Relay Services: Relay North Dakota

ND Veteran's Preference: North Dakota Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or NGB 22 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA dated within the last 12 months.

Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three finalists who will be invited to campus.