Assistant Athletic Trainer-Intercollegiate Athletics

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Assistant Athletic Trainer-Intercollegiate Athletics

Hiring Department : Intercollegiate Athletics

Location :Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID : 1023561

Posting Close Date : 3/18/2024

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

Position Summary
Responsible for the evaluation and assessment of injuries and illness, administer treatment and provides care, prevention and rehabilitative services for student-athletes. Additionally, provide practice and competitive event coverage.

Assistant Athletic Trainer-Intercollegiate Athletics

Hiring Department : Intercollegiate Athletics

Location :Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID : 1023561

Posting Close Date : 3/18/2024

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

Position Summary
Responsible for the evaluation and assessment of injuries and illness, administer treatment and provides care, prevention and rehabilitative services for student-athletes. Additionally, provide practice and competitive event coverage.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Administer treatment and provide post-surgery rehabilitation of injuries.
  • Instruct athletes on injury prevention.
  • Administer game and practice activities including taping and stretching of athletes.
  • Provide medical coverage of athletic games and practices. Assess injuries and give treatment.
  • Act as liaison to between student athlete, parents, doctors, coaches and athletic department.
  • Research, assess and implement injury prevention and rehabilitation techniques.
  • Adhere to all University, Conference and NCAA rules and regulations.
  • Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree is required, Master's degree is preferred and a minimum two years of post-BOC certification collegiate health-care experience.
National Athletic Trainers’ Association BOC, inc certification and State of Illinois Department of Professional Regulation license required. Knowledge of Conference rules and regulations.
CPR, AED, First Aid and safety certifications due upon hire.
Direct knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations required. Knowledge of MS office applications

Preferred Qualifications
Masters Degree

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