Assistant Athletic Trainer

University of Illinois Springfield, IL - Springfield, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Springfield, IL

Educational Services

About the position

The primary function of this position is to be Assistant Athletic Trainer working under the supervision of Head Athletic Trainer providing support for intercollegiate athletic teams at the University of Illinois Springfield.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the prevention, management, and care of injuries encountered in competitive athletics.
• Observe, diagnose injuries and assign appropriate rehabilitation exercises to the student-athlete.
• Consult Head Athletic Trainer on long-term treatments or refer to physician as necessary.
• Assist in coordination of medical care for all home athletics events and the daily operations of the UIS Sports Medicine facilities.
• Prepare practice and competition sites for emergency treatment and safety measures.
• Monitor environmental conditions to ensure safety of student-athletes during practice and competition.
• Assist with the organization and administration of a comprehensive, Division II Sports Medicine Program under the direction of the Head Athletic Trainer.
• Create, analyze, and maintain complete and accurate, confidential, medical-related records, reports, and related paperwork on student-athlete injuries, treatments, and rehabilitation.
• Work directly with all assigned sport and strength and conditioning coaches regarding student-athlete welfare.
• Preceptor for students in the Masters of Athletic Training Program, supervising, mentoring and instructing athletic training students.
• Hold regular office hours in the Sports Medicine area within the Recreational and Athletic Center at UIS.
• Attend all athletic Department Staff meetings as scheduled during the year.
• Accountable for compliance with NCAA Division II and Great Lakes Valley Conference rules and regulations, University of Illinois policies and procedures, and Federal and State of Illinois laws.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics or Head Athletic Trainer.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Health Sciences, Athletic Training, Kinesiology, Exercise Science or related field required.
• CPR/AED certification and NATA-BOC certification required.
• Must be eligible for State of Illinois Athletic Trainer license.
• Possess technical and practical expertise in appropriate application and supervision of a wide range of rehabilitative exercises/therapy and diagnostic equipment.
• Evening and weekend work required as necessary with some travel expected.

Nice-to-haves

• Athletic training experience at the collegiate level preferred.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick.
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.