Athletic Trainer/Research Assistant (Athletic Trainer), Football

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Department

ATHLETICS (BA-ATHL-IUBLA)

Job Summary

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Assists in the coordination and administration of a comprehensive sports medicine program for the Indiana University football program and provides health care for student-athletes.
• Maintains and manages concussed student athletes in supporting the Indiana University physicians. Assists in a retinal OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography) research of concussion.
• Additionally, assists in the Department of Defense ¿ NCAA Care Consortium to collect data regarding concussion and their management with student athletes throughout the year. This data will be used for concussion research funded through the DoD NCAA grant.

General Responsibilities

• Complies fully with all NCAA, Big Ten (or other conference) and Indiana University rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. Adheres to the Code of Ethics of the National Athletic Trainers Association and State of Indiana Practice Act.

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Department

ATHLETICS (BA-ATHL-IUBLA)

Job Summary

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Assists in the coordination and administration of a comprehensive sports medicine program for the Indiana University football program and provides health care for student-athletes.
• Maintains and manages concussed student athletes in supporting the Indiana University physicians. Assists in a retinal OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography) research of concussion.
• Additionally, assists in the Department of Defense ¿ NCAA Care Consortium to collect data regarding concussion and their management with student athletes throughout the year. This data will be used for concussion research funded through the DoD NCAA grant.

General Responsibilities

• Complies fully with all NCAA, Big Ten (or other conference) and Indiana University rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. Adheres to the Code of Ethics of the National Athletic Trainers Association and State of Indiana Practice Act.
• Evaluates, provides treatment and rehabilitation, and documents athletic injuries in consultation with health care professionals and in accordance with established practices, guidelines, and protocols.
• Refers student-athletes to various medical resources and provides information based on injury evaluations in collaboration with medical professionals.
• Serves as an on site physical health consultant for assigned teams during practices, competitions, and special events to ensure adequate treatment of injuries and appropriate response to emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Advises, develops, and implements plans for injury and illness prevention, emergencies, and environmental monitoring to ensure safety of participants during practices, events and competitions.

Qualifications

EDUCATION / WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• Bachelor's degree in athletic training or a related field and 2 years of experience in intercollegiate athletic training OR
• Master's degree in athletic training or a related field

Preferred

• 1 year post graduate school
• Football experience at collegiate or professional level

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• BOC upon date of hire
• CPR/AED upon date of hire
• Standard First Aid upon date of hire

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty

Working Conditions / Demands

This position requires both sedentary work and long durations of movement about the workspace. It requires the ability to move and transport objects and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential tasks with or without an accommodation.

Additional Information

This is a full time internship position, which includes benefits, with a term through May 31, 2025 and requires incumbent to comply fully with all NCAA, Big Ten (or other conference) and Indiana University rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Core

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Athletic Affairs

Job Family: Athletic Trainers

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