Come help the Department of Corrections transform lives for a safer Minnesota! Each day when you come to work for the Department of Corrections, you have the opportunity to truly make a difference in the lives of those under our care and for those in communities throughout Minnesota.

Working Title: Athletic Trainer
Job Class: Sports Medicine Specialist
Agency: Corrections Dept

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 05/16/2023
• Closing Date: 05/30/2023
• Hiring Agency: Department of Corrections
• Location: Minnesota Correctional Facility (MCF)-Shakopee
• Division/Unit: Health Services - Dental/Nursing Services
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift/5:15 am - 1:45 pm
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $26.14 - $38.38 / hourly; $54,580 - $80,137 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Telework Eligible: No
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

The Athletic Trainer ensures that incarcerated individuals admitted to the Challenge Incarceration Program (CIP) meet identified physical fitness standards; that Physical Training (PT) improves each individual’s overall physical condition; and that objective feedback regarding individual progress and participation in PT is provided to the Program Review Team. Responsibilities include:

• Provide musculoskeletal evaluation and fitness screening to all CIP applicants to the programs at MCF-Shakopee to determine each candidate’s ability to safely perform the required Physical Training (PT) and work crew elements of the programs.
• Provide training in injury prevention and healthy lifestyle management. Monitor CIP participant progress and goal attainment. When indicated develop, implement, and maintain individual program accommodations for individuals who would not otherwise be able to participate in the CIP program.
• Evaluate and treat injuries under and in conjunction with a physician.

This position has direct contact with incarcerated individuals.

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualifications are required of all applicants seeking consideration for this position:

• Current licensure in Minnesota as an Athletic Trainer.
• Oral and written communication skills sufficient to provide training and document results.
• Human relations and interpersonal skills sufficient to influence and motivate individuals and work collaboratively with facility staff.
• Data entry skills sufficient to enter information into necessary databases.

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are strongly desired of applicants seeking consideration for this position:

• Current National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) certification.
• One or more years of experience as an independent Athletic Trainer in a clinic, high school, or collegiate setting.

Physical Requirements

The selected finalist is required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position and may be required to complete a tuberculosis screening. For a copy of the PDA, please email Katie Wynn (Katie.Wynn@state.mn.us).

Additional Requirements

The selection process may include screening the top candidate(s) on their criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations and/or other applicable background information in accordance with Department of Corrections’ policy.

Employment history/reference checks, including incidents of sexual harassment, will also be conducted on the top candidate(s) in accordance with Department of Corrections’ policy. This may include a review of job performance and discipline records.

New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days of employment.

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Katie Wynn at katie.wynn@state.mn.us or 651-361-7304.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Katie Wynn at katie.wynn@state.mn.us.

About Corrections Dept

Go from a job to a meaningful career with the Minnesota Department of Corrections where we work to transform lives for a safer Minnesota! We hold people responsible for the offenses they commit while giving them the tools they need to succeed as they transition back to our communities. These people may be incarcerated in our correctional facilities or be under our supervision in the community. No matter a person’s custody status, our mindset is the same: a person’s path to rejoining the community starts on the day they begin serving their sentence. Become part of this mindset by joining our team! With the DOC you will find many promotional opportunities, great State of Minnesota benefits, competitive pay, free parking, and workout facilities at most locations.

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and indicate what assistance is needed.