Title: Assistant Athletic Trainer
Website: https://my.uiu.edu/ICS/Employment_Opportunities.jnz
Institution: Upper Iowa University
Governing Body: NCAA II
Start Date: ASAP
Apply By Date: 7/1/2024
Select one: Assistant Athletic Trainer
City: Fayette
State: IA
Salary: $43,762.00 per year
Description:
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.
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.
Instructions To Apply:
Go to https://my.uiu.edu/ICS/Employment_Opportunities.jnz, click “search positions”. Upload resume and cover letter after submission of application.
Description of Institution: (would include equal opportunity employer)
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.
Contact: HR at hr@uiu.edu
Vacancy Expiration Date: 7/1/2024