Athletic Trainer | La Crescent School District

About the role

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today. Scheduled Weekly Hours 36. Emplify Health by Gundersen is seeking a fulltime Certified Athletic Trainer to join our team to assist in providing coverage for the La Crescent (Minnesota) School District athletics department; will also provide event coverage. No experience required. New graduates are encouraged to apply!

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site medical coverage for events, team practice, and competitions.
• Within scope of practice, responsible for triage of injuries incurred by patients/athletes, providing clinical evaluation and diagnosis, immediate injury care, follow‑up injury treatment, prevention education, and rehabilitative services.
• Support outreach program covering 28 area schools (19 high schools, 7 middle schools), Viterbo University and Western Technical College.
• Cover all levels of football, Junior Varsity and Varsity Volleyball, Boys & Girls Soccer, Cross Country, Basketball, Wrestling, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Baseball, Softball and Track.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training, Sports Medicine, or a related field.
• Board Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) by the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA‑BOC).
• Licensed Athletic Trainer – Wisconsin (LAT).
• Minnesota Board of Medical Practice (BOMP) Athletic Trainer licensure.
• Current Infant‑Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (hands‑on) from American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• No prior experience required; new graduates are welcome to apply.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on years of experience.
• Comprehensive and generous benefits package (Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, HSA/FSA).
• Substantial retirement contribution including a 401k match and annual discretionary base contribution.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) combining vacation, sick, and personal days into one flexible balance.
• Support for career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, Tuition Investment Program, and Career Development Center.
• Wellness program with incentives, employer‑paid life insurance and AD&D, optional short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• Employee assistance program, identity theft protection, pet insurance.
• Inspire & Celebrate colleague recognition and rewards program, discount program, and more.
• Relocation assistance available.

Pay

Starting pay of $24.36 per hour and up, based on years of experience, plus applicable evening and weekend shift differentials.

Schedule

Fulltime position – 72 hours biweekly (0.9 FTE), approximately 36 scheduled weekly hours. Cover sports practices from roughly 3:00 pm–6:00 pm and sporting events as needed, including weekend hours. School route rotation 2×/weekly. Possible clinic hours available.