Assistant Athletic Trainer

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Assistant Athletic Trainer

Posted on 4/30/2024

Accepting applications

About this position

Job Title : Assistant Athletic Trainer

Location: Fayette, IA

Required Documentation: Submit your resume and cover letter at the end of the application to be considered.

Position Summary

The Assistant Athletic Trainer reports to the head athletic trainer and to the director of athletics. The Assistant Athletic Trainer is an active member of the sports medicine team intimately involved with injury prevention, recognition, and treatment for Upper Iowa University student-athletes while maintaining accurate records of student-athletes physicals, injuries, rehabilitation programs, and doctor consultations. The assistant athletic trainer must assist in providing all athletic training services, as necessary, for all sports and the athletics department as assigned by the head athletic trainer. The assistant athletic trainer must also meet the professional development and service expectations of Upper Iowa University. There are two positions open and the selected applicant(s) will be working with football and men’s or women’s basketball.

Assistant Athletic Trainer

Posted on 4/30/2024

Accepting applications

About this position

Job Title : Assistant Athletic Trainer

Location: Fayette, IA

Required Documentation: Submit your resume and cover letter at the end of the application to be considered.

Position Summary

The Assistant Athletic Trainer reports to the head athletic trainer and to the director of athletics. The Assistant Athletic Trainer is an active member of the sports medicine team intimately involved with injury prevention, recognition, and treatment for Upper Iowa University student-athletes while maintaining accurate records of student-athletes physicals, injuries, rehabilitation programs, and doctor consultations. The assistant athletic trainer must assist in providing all athletic training services, as necessary, for all sports and the athletics department as assigned by the head athletic trainer. The assistant athletic trainer must also meet the professional development and service expectations of Upper Iowa University. There are two positions open and the selected applicant(s) will be working with football and men’s or women’s basketball.

Position Responsibilities

• Reports to head athletic trainer and director of athletics.
• Follow the NATA code of ethics, NATA governing statements, and NCAA sports medicine guidelines for athletic trainers.
• Maintains accurate records of student-athletes at UIU which includes but is not limited to physicals, medical histories, injuries, rehabilitation programs, and physician appointments.
• Coordinate doctor visits for injured student-athletes of assigned sports.
• Coordinate medical coverage (athletic trainer, physician, or EMS) for home and away events as necessary for assigned sports.
• Provides daily updated injury reports to all coaches of assigned sports.
• Assists in the maintenance of athletic training inventory.
• Assists in the maintenance of safe and functional athletic training equipment.
• Assists with NCAA and UIU drug testing programs.
• Assists in the development and enforcement of policies and procedures for smooth operation in the athletic training facility.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the head athletic trainer and athletic directors.

Key Competencies

• Proficient with preventing, recognizing, evaluating, and treating athletic injuries.
• Experience with maintaining accurate records of student-athlete injuries and other medical documents. Upper Iowa University uses the ATS program for this.
• Ability to communicate efficiently with other staff members, head coaches, student-athletes, parents, and many medical professionals.

Required Qualifications

• Earned a Master’s Degree in athletic training or related field from an accredited university or college.
• Certified athletic trainer by the Board of Certification, Inc. and in good standing with this organization.
• Licensed as an athletic trainer in the state of Iowa or eligible for licensure.
• Current certification/training in CPR, AED, and first aid.

Benefits Package: Free & reduced UIU tuition packages for employees, dependents, and spouses, paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, health, life, and other insurance are available.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Compensation is negotiable based on knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience.

About us

Upper Iowa University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Upper Iowa University’s policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, furloughs, use of facilities, participation in activities, compensation, and training.

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https://uiu.edu/employment/ .

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