What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Athletic Trainer position at Southern Illinois University Carbondale?
Description
Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an NCAA Division I member of the Missouri Valley and Missouri Valley football Conferences. We are currently seeking to hire one Assistant Athletic Trainer.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For fullest consideration, please apply by February 29, 2024.
Examples of Duties
Assist in the delivery of athletic training services by designing and administering injury management and treatment programs, injury recognition and evaluation, development and supervision of injury prevention programs, and supervision of injury rehabilitation programs based on individual assessment. Guarantees proper immediate care and prompt appropriate medical referrals to minimize the consequences of athletic injuries, identifies susceptible individuals, injury recovery and restoration to pre-injury physical and performance level.
Assist in the administration of pre-participation physical exams by assisting physician in assessing pre-participation physical and health screening parameters for student-athletes on all teams. Guarantees that individual can safely participate in intercollegiate athletics.
Secure appropriate medical referrals by coordinating appointments with medical physicians to guarantee the athlete obtains proper and timely medical evaluations.
Assist with budget and inventory to provide an on-going assessment of supplies to assure proper inventory and supplies for daily needs and to stay within budget.
Maintain accurate medical records on injuries and illnesses of student-athletes and comply with confidentiality issues on the health and treatment status of student-athletes.
Assist with insurance information processing at the departmental level by collecting and disseminating insurance information between student health insurance, student-athletes, parents and providers.
Provide athletic training coverage of athletic events and practice/conditioning activities. Assist with scheduling to ensure coverage as appropriate at practice and home and/or away events to ensure care for injured athletes and availability of supplies and emergency equipment.
Inform coaches of restrictions or limitations of student-athletes due to injury or illness by communicating with coaches and student-athletes on the need for rest or rehabilitation by keeping open lines of communication to assure their assistance and ensure compliance.
Assist with the departmental Drug and Alcohol Education and Testing Program by acting as department liaison for wellness services by assisting with the education, wellness and physical testing components of the departmental program. Provide/present information concerning topics such as sports nutrition, alcohol and drug use, stress management, etc. Set up wellness counseling when necessary to guarantee organized execution of the drug- testing procedures and appropriate follow-up results. Educate coaches and student-athletes so they can make proper informed decisions towards whole-life choices.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree
- National Athletic Trainer Association-Board of Certification (NATA-BOC) and Illinois Athletic Training License (or eligibility for license)
- CPR and AED Certified
- 1 year supervisory experience as an Athletic Trainer at the collegiate level.
A complete application includes the following documents:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Transcripts
- Copies of NATA-BOC Certification and Illinois license (if held)
- CPR and AED certifications
SIU Carbondale, member of the SIU System, is an anti-racist community that opposes racism, discrimination and inequity in any form, and embraces diversity, inclusion, equity, and justice for all people.
SIU Carbondale is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration.
University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS). These benefits include: Health Insurance plans (HMOs, OAPs, QCHP and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts, MCAP and DCAP, and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan.
Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois.
Other benefits available to eligible employees include: Generous paid time-off, 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans, Employee Assistance Program and a Tuition Waiver Program.