Athletic Trainer
Professional & Scientific
Master’s degree and 1 year of related experience. Current CPR/AED certification. Certified Athletic Trainer through the Board of Certification for Athletic Training (BOC). Must have, or obtain within 30 days of hire, and maintain licensure as a Licensed Athletic Trainer in the State of Iowa.
Are you passionate about sports medicine and driven to help athletes perform at their peak? The Iowa State University Athletics Department is seeking an Athletic Trainer to support our new women’s wrestling program and to be a vital part of our sports performance and wellness team. This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to shape the health, safety, and success of rising athletes. From competition-day prep to injury recovery, you’ll be at the heart of the action, collaborating with coaches, physicians, and strength staff in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.
If you're ready to bring your expertise, energy, and commitment to excellence to a campus that values both competition and care, we encourage you to apply. Let’s build champions—on and off the mat.
What you’ll do
- Administer comprehensive athletic training services—including prevention, testing, evaluation, treatment, emergency care, rehabilitation, physical conditioning, and medical referrals—for student‑athletes in assigned sports (initial assignment: women’s wrestling; subject to change as needed).
- Communicate and collaborate with physicians, athletic trainers, medical specialists, coaches, sports dietitians, mental health professionals, and strength and conditioning staff regarding injury status, treatment plans, and return-to-performance planning for student‑athletes.
- Partner with physicians and other athletic health care personnel to optimize care and rehabilitation for injuries and illnesses, and distribute injury risk mitigation measures such as utilizing performance technologies, braces, appliances, and protective devices.
- Analyze injury data to identify trends and recommend evidence‑based injury risk mitigation strategies.
- Document all athletic health care activities using appropriate medical record‑keeping practices in compliance with the State of Iowa Code.
- Provide clinical supervision for athletic training students.
- Serve as a Preceptor for the athletic training education program.
- Perform all responsibilities in accordance with NCAA, Big 12, and university policies.
The ideal candidates bring strong technical, time‑management, communication, and problem‑solving skills. This role is physically demanding and requires the ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs. Candidates must be able to work flexible schedules that include regular evenings and weekends, and participate in overnight travel with team(s). A demonstrated commitment to multiculturalism and to supporting a diverse student body is essential.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
Preferred Qualifications :
Experience providing medical services within intercollegiate wrestling or USA Wrestling programs.
Experience delivering comprehensive rehabilitation and reconditioning for athletic injuries, including post-surgical cases.
Experience utilizing performance technologies specific to injury-risk mitigation and return-to-play processes.
Experience in the care and coordination of RED’s risk mitigation and management.
Certification as a Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) through the National Academy of Sports Medicine.
Experience supervising and mentoring athletic training students in clinical settings.
About ISU Athletics
As an NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision athletics program and a founding member of the Big 12 Conference, Iowa State University sponsors 18 intercollegiate athletics teams and supports 450 student-athletes in their pursuit of academic and athletic excellence. ISU Athletics employs over 250 talented and dedicated full-time staff members, more than 500 temporary and student employees, and multiple auxiliary partners who collaboratively work within a culture to support and enhance the experiences of Cyclone student-athletes and their loyal fan base. Iowa State student-athletes have produced 10-consecutive years of record-setting Graduation Success Rate scores in the classroom, while athletically, the Cyclones have captured 19 national team championships, 140 national individual titles and 162 conference team championships in its rich history. www.cyclones.com
Application Instructions
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Why Choose Iowa State University ?
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental, as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected], or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Regular
12 Month Work Period
Full time
PS807
May 19, 2026
June 7, 2026
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