Assistant Athletic Trainer (16040)

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Position Title:

Assistant Athletic Trainer (16040)

Department:

105492 - Intercollegiate Athletics

Job Posting Description:

About SIUE Intercollegiate Athletics

The mission of the SIUE Intercollegiate Athletics program is to provide students with opportunities to enhance their education, to represent the University, and to participate in competitive sports while developing skills and understanding.

_This mission is fulfilled through meeting the following objectives: 

1. Emphasize the student athlete concept and support the academic achievement of all participants;
   

Position Title:

Assistant Athletic Trainer (16040)

Department:

105492 - Intercollegiate Athletics

Job Posting Description:

About SIUE Intercollegiate Athletics

The mission of the SIUE Intercollegiate Athletics program is to provide students with opportunities to enhance their education, to represent the University, and to participate in competitive sports while developing skills and understanding.

_This mission is fulfilled through meeting the following objectives: 

1. Emphasize the student athlete concept and support the academic achievement of all participants;
   
2. Engage in all sporting activities in compliance with NCAA, Conference and University regulations and procedures;
   
3. Provide equal opportunities for both male and female athletes;
   
4. Enhance the University's visibility and name recognition through a comprehensive program of successful competitive athletics;
   
5. Provide spectator events that contribute to campus life, build community spirit and generate regional competition and rivalry._

The Athletic Department has an opening for the position of Assistant Athletic Trainer responsible for evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries for student-athletes. The primary responsibility for this position is with Men’s Basketball and Women’s Tennis.This position is responsible for advising the head athletic trainer on the sports medicine program policies and procedures which will minimize medical costs but retain service, as well as advising the head athletic trainer, Director of Athletics, and risk management personnel on insurance/medical issues related to sports participation and care of athletic injuries.

This position serves as conduit with team physicians, medical specialists, and health care providers and coordinates medical communication between student-athletes and coaches. The Assistant Athletic Trainer works in concert with head athletic trainer to purchase equipment and supplies, evaluates athletic facilities for safety, provides feedback for potential safety problems to the head athletic trainer, and provides injury reports to appropriate University and insurance personnel. The ideal candidate is supportive of the student-athlete concept and demonstrates concern for the health, safety, and welfare of each student-athlete.

Additional duties as assigned, compliance with University, Conference and NCAA Division I rules and regulations.

SIUE Athletics is dedicated to providing a campus climate that promotes a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning environment. The Cougars As One mission states: We are committed to building a diverse culture that is inclusive of people of all races, genders, orientations, ages, religions, and identities. We will empower our student-athletes, coaches, and staff to stand up against injustice and hate in order to shape a changing world.

Benefits Package

SIUE offers an exceptional array of benefits to all full-time and part-time employees (50% or more receive benefits accrued at percentage of appointment) including:

*Medical, dental and vision insurance; 

*University tuition waivers (full-time receive 100% waiver of tuition)
*Life insurance;
*SURS retirement plan;
*Supplemental retirement savings plans;
*Paid vacation and sick leave accrual;
*Generous holiday schedule/paid holidays;
*WorkLife programs;
*Employee Assistance Program (mental health and wellness);
*Employee discounts (local and national retailers);
*Flexible Spending Account Program;
 

For more about our benefits and employee services, visit: https://www.siue.edu/human-resources/benefits    

To Apply for this Vacancy:

This position closes to applicants at 11:59 p.m. CST on the posting end date.  Candidates must upload and attach the following documentation to their application package in SIUE’s HireTouch system:
-Cover Letter
-Resume
-Unofficial academic transcripts, including those for SIUE. All candidates must provide transcripts for educational qualification verification and/or course work assessment
-List of at least three professional references with current contact information

When uploading your required documents, please ensure you attach them to the correct position using the drop-down box to label.  Failure to follow this step may keep Hiring Managers from reviewing your materials.  Please be sure to complete updated 2023 forms that are attached to the job located under your Applicant Profile box (refresh browser if needed).  Incomplete application packages will result in a delay of review and/or non-review.  Applicants will be subject to a background check and/or drug screening prior to an offer of employment.  NOTE: Some positions may be represented by a union and may incur union dues.

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville nurtures an open, respectful, and welcoming climate that facilitates learning and work. SIUE is committed to education that explores the historic significance of diversity in order to understand the present and to better enable our community to engage the future. Integral to this commitment, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville strives for a student body and a workforce that is both diverse and inclusive. We strongly encourage candidates from historically underrepresented groups, including women, members of racially minoritized groups, and individuals with disabilities, to apply. For more on our Statement of Diversity, visit SIUE Mission, Goals and Plans 

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications:

-Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred

-Certification by the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (continuing
education units required)

-Licensure by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation (continuing education units
required)

-Current CPR for Professional Rescuer/Basic Life Support certification

-Strong communication and organizational skills

-Demonstrated crisis management skills

-Working understanding of computers, including, but not limited to, word processing,
spreadsheet, and database programs.

FLSA Exemption Status:

Exempt

Posting Salary:

$45,000 to $55,000; commensurate with experience

Location:

SIU Edwardsville Main Campus

Posting Start Date:

10/18/2023

Posting End Date:

11/08/2023

Required Documents:

Cover Letter, Resume, Transcripts