Title: Athletic Trainer
Website: www.wsc.edu
Institution: Wayne State College (NE)
Governing Body: NCAA II
Start Date: as soon as available
Apply By Date: open until filled
Select one: Athletic Trainer
City: Wayne
State: NE
Salary: Annual salary range is $43,788-$54,735
Description:
Wayne State College Athletics:
Thank you for your interest in Wayne State College (WSC). WSC is home to 15 NCAA Division II men's and women's sports and is a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). WSC has recently made several improvements in Athletics and on campus including a new turf soccer field, new press box and suite area at the track and football facility as well as updated library and in progress update to the Fine Arts facility. WSC has started construction on a multi-phase athletic and recreation complex project which will bring an air-supported indoor structure to Athletics along with several upgrades to the Rec Center and Rice Auditorium.
This posting is for two newly created full-time positions on a 12-month contract. At WSC we strive to provide quality healthcare for our student-athletes. We are present at practices, home and away competitions, and provide treatment and rehabilitation throughout the day in our athletic training room. Sport assignments for these openings will be determined once hiring is complete though your interests will be taken into consideration. During summer hours we also do cover camps and leagues.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
- BOC Certification is required for employment however, applicants that are BOC Certification eligible by August 1, 2024 will be considered.
- Nebraska licensure for athletic training or eligible to apply is also required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree
- Previous college-level athletic training experience
- Minimum of 1-year full time experience in addition to ATEP experience
- Excellent communication, planning and organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Results oriented, creative and highly motivated
- Demonstrated ability to work as a team player
- CPR and AED Certification
Other Job-Related Information:
- Ability to lift 50-75 pounds.
- Ability to withstand adverse weather conditions, i.e., extreme hot & cold.
- Weekday and weekend work required.
Instructions To Apply: https://nscs.peopleadmin.com/postings/11369
Description of Institution:
Wayne State College General Information:
Wayne State College is in Wayne, Nebraska. Wayne about 45 minutes away from Sioux City, Iowa, and within a two-hour drive to Sioux Falls, Omaha, and Lincoln. WSC is one of the most dynamic, regional public colleges in the Midwest. One of three members of the Nebraska State College System, the College distinguishes itself by providing educational excellence in a small, personalized setting. The beautiful 128-acre campus serves over 3,900 students who have a choice of more than 130 programs of study. In fall 2020, the College welcomed the second largest freshmen class in its history, driven by new academic programs and partnerships, updated and new facilities, and a continuing focus on supporting students with generous scholarships in their academic and co-curricular experiences. Wayne State College has been the recipient of a number of awards, honors, and distinctions due to its commitment to service, student success, and providing an exceptional education at an affordable cost. The entire community of Wayne is focused on making WSC a great place for students to thrive and advance their futures, and there is a collective sense of excitement about the future of the College.
Wayne State College Benefits:
Wayne State College has an outstanding benefit package. Benefit coverage begins the first day of the month after employment starts.
HEALTH AND DENTAL: Coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska with two options: a Preferred Provider Plan (PPO) with a $650 deductible or a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a $3,800 deductible. Preferred Provider (PPO) = $650.00 deductible, co-insurance 80/20, out of pocket maximum is $4,600. Co-pays are$35 for primary physician, $55 for specialty physician or urgent care, $85 for ER visits. This plan includes a prescription discount. High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) =$3,800.00 deductible, co-insurance 90/10, out of pocket maximum is $4,350. Health Reimbursement Account funded by WSC for out-of-pocket expenses. Dental Plan includes two oral exams/cleanings each calendar year with no deductible. Any restorative or maintenance services cost a $25 deductible per year.
VISION: Coverage through Ameritas-VSP; $20 deductible for an annual exam; coverage includes specified maximums for lenses and frames and a discount on contacts.
LIFE INSURANCE: All full-time employees receive a term life plan with a death benefit of $30,000. Optional supplemental coverage is available.
RETIREMENT: Voluntary contributions are available for full-time employees. Once employees meet the minimum age requirements, employees will contribute 6% of gross salary on a pre-tax basis and WSC contributes 8%. Employees are fully vested from the first date of contributions. Employees may contribute up to what law allows each year.
PAID LEAVE PROGRAMS: Full-time employees receive sick leave, vacation leave, 6 days of bereavement leave, and 13 paid holidays.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS AVAILABLE: Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Tuition Waivers, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Wellness Programs.
For more information on benefits please go to www.wsc.edu/hr and click on Benefits.
Wayne State College Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement:
The Nebraska State Colleges are equal opportunity institutions and do not discriminate against any student, employee, or applicant on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, or age in employment and education opportunities. Each College has designated an individual to coordinate the Colleges’ non-discrimination efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and practices may be directed to the Compliance Coordinators assigned at each College and identified on each College website. This position is also subject to Veterans Preference.
Vacancy Expiration Date: open until filled, potential to renew annually.