Athletic Trainer

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Position Details

Position Title

Athletic Trainer

Position Status

Full-Time

Budget Summary

Base Pay

$46,000 annually

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

The Athletic Trainer under the direction of the Associate Athletic Director - Director of Athletic Training is responsible for coordinating and delivering athletic training services to the student-athletes of Lewis University, including but not limited to: collaborate with staff, coaches, the Associate Athletic Director - Director of Athletic Training, and team physicians, injury evaluation, practice and game coverage, design and supervision of rehabilitation programs, and administration of athletic training operations as assigned.

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Responsibilities

Responsible to model the University Mission through dedicated job performance, service excellence to constituencies, respectful collaboration and active support of the University's Mission and Catholic and Lasallian higher education.

-Administer athletic training services including prevention, testing, evaluation, treatment of injuries, rehabilitation, and medical referrals according to the protocols and standing orders developed by the Team Physicians and Director of Athletic Training.

-Communicate and collaborate with the Sports Medicine Team regarding the status of student-athletes' injuries and recommendations.

-Analyze injury trends to make recommendations for injury prevention techniques.

-Document all athletic health care activities with appropriate medical record keeping methods.

-Educate student-athletes on general health habits that will assist in injury prevention and overall well-being.

-Serves as liaison and coordinates sports medicine care with visiting team sports medicine staff, as well as sports medicine staff when University teams travel for competition

-Assist with the organization and administration of all pre-participation physicals with physicians; coordinate medical clearance and eligibility for practice and competition

-Provide medical coverage for home and away athletic events, as assigned by the Director of Athletic Training

-Assistance with institutional and NCAA Drug Testing Procedures as requested by the Director of Athletic Training

-Maintenance and upkeep of the athletic training room as a medical facility and other sites as designated Assist other athletic training staff with facility supervision and operation

-Assist with supply and equipment inventory.

-Assist with maintenance and repair of exercise equipment and therapeutic modalities

-Provide advanced knowledge and clinical skills instruction appropriate for Interns.

-Perform all duties in adherence with NCAA, GLVC, and Lewis University policies

Minimum Qualifications

Must be N.A.T.A./B.O.C. certified and Illinois licensed or eligible, plus 3 -5 years experience working as an ATC. Bachelor's degree required, master's degree preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

Essential Duties

Work hours

Varied due to athletic practices/games. Available 7 days per week, 6am-10 pm

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

S01596

Posting Date

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

No

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