Assistant Athletic Trainer- Women's Swimming and Diving

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The University of Iowa is hiring a full-time Assistant Athletic Trainer to provide support to the Women’s Swimming and Diving teams. The University of Iowa is an NCAA Division I Power Five institution and a member of the Big Ten Conference. For more information regarding Athletics, please click here.This position will work closely with the Director of Athletic Training Services and additional athletic training staff, as well as with the team physicians and extended sports medicine staff regarding the care and management of injuries and illnesses to University of Iowa student-athletes.

Position responsibilities:

• Provide team healthcare services (e.g. prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation). Travel with assigned team as needed and per policy. Foster collaborative consultation and sport-specific education.
• Document all treatment and rehabilitation services according to departmental policies and procedures. Provide status reports to coaches and medical personnel. Formulate return to play treatment plans.
• Commitment to team goals and shared accomplishments. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to understand group dynamics and drive results.
• Adheres to the rules and regulations of the University, the Big Ten Conference, and the NCAA; commits to reporting and Big Ten or NCAA violations involving the University of Iowa to departmental compliance personnel.
• Contributes to the development of an environment for student-athletes that is healthy, safe, equitable, and culturally diverse. Establishes positive relationships with student-athletes, founded on fairness, openness, honesty, and leadership opportunity.
• Manages resources and petitions for change in a way that minimizes gender bias and maximizes compliance with federal and state laws regarding gender equity. Acts as an advocate for any student-athlete, employee, or program that experiences unjustified inequity.
• Contributes to the recruitment of a diverse population of student-athletes and employees. Promotes a welcoming climate that enhances the overall experience for all members of the Athletics Department.

The University of Iowa is a Big Ten, nationally ranked research university with 30,000 students located in Iowa City. A vibrant community boasting excellent public schools, safe, comfortable neighborhoods, affordable housing, a highly educated population, and numerous cultural, recreational, and sporting opportunities and events contribute to the Iowa City area frequently appearing high on the best-places-to-live listings. Go to “Working at Iowa” to learn more.

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The University of Iowa is hiring a full-time Assistant Athletic Trainer to provide support to the Women’s Swimming and Diving teams. The University of Iowa is an NCAA Division I Power Five institution and a member of the Big Ten Conference. For more information regarding Athletics, please click here.This position will work closely with the Director of Athletic Training Services and additional athletic training staff, as well as with the team physicians and extended sports medicine staff regarding the care and management of injuries and illnesses to University of Iowa student-athletes.

Position responsibilities:

• Provide team healthcare services (e.g. prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation). Travel with assigned team as needed and per policy. Foster collaborative consultation and sport-specific education.
• Document all treatment and rehabilitation services according to departmental policies and procedures. Provide status reports to coaches and medical personnel. Formulate return to play treatment plans.
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• Commitment to team goals and shared accomplishments. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to understand group dynamics and drive results.
• Adheres to the rules and regulations of the University, the Big Ten Conference, and the NCAA; commits to reporting and Big Ten or NCAA violations involving the University of Iowa to departmental compliance personnel.
• Contributes to the development of an environment for student-athletes that is healthy, safe, equitable, and culturally diverse. Establishes positive relationships with student-athletes, founded on fairness, openness, honesty, and leadership opportunity.
• Manages resources and petitions for change in a way that minimizes gender bias and maximizes compliance with federal and state laws regarding gender equity. Acts as an advocate for any student-athlete, employee, or program that experiences unjustified inequity.
• Contributes to the recruitment of a diverse population of student-athletes and employees. Promotes a welcoming climate that enhances the overall experience for all members of the Athletics Department.

The University of Iowa is a Big Ten, nationally ranked research university with 30,000 students located in Iowa City. A vibrant community boasting excellent public schools, safe, comfortable neighborhoods, affordable housing, a highly educated population, and numerous cultural, recreational, and sporting opportunities and events contribute to the Iowa City area frequently appearing high on the best-places-to-live listings. Go to “Working at Iowa” to learn more.

Percent of Time: 100%

Benefits Highlights: Excellent fringe benefit package including paid vacation and sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. For more information about Why Iowa?, click here

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elcoming

We strive for an environment where everyone has a voice that is heard, that promotes the dignity of our patients, trainees, and employees, and allows all to thrive in their health, work, research, and education.

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xcellence

We aim to achieve and deliver our personal and collective best in the pursuit of quality and accessible healthcare, education, and research.

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ollaboration

We encourage collaboration with healthcare systems, providers, and communities across Iowa and the region, as well as within our UI community. We believe teamwork – guided by compassion – is the best way to work.

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ccountability

We behave ethically, act with fairness and integrity, take responsibility for our own actions, and respond when errors in behavior or judgement occur.

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espect

We are committed to ensuring the UI Health Care is an inclusive environment where individuals from the full spectrum of diversity – which includes identity, backgrounds, cultures, ability, and perspective – feel safe, seen and valued.

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quity

We dedicate ourselves to equity and fairness in research, health care, education, and health.

Required Qualifications:
· Bachelor's degree in athletic training is required
· Board of Certification (BOC) in athletic training upon commencement
· Iowa Athletic Trainer license upon commencement
· CPR/BLS certification
· Ability to work constructively and collaboratively in a diverse environment, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trusting relationships
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Ability to work effectively in a highly regulated team environment
Desired Qualifications:
· Master’s degree in athletic training or related field
· Two or more years of experience as a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) providing sports medicine coverage for a collegiate athletic team in a comprehensive sports medicine environment
· Athletic training experience with collegiate Swimming/Diving teams
· Certification specialties in treatment of soft tissue injuries with manual therapy
· Experience working with electronic injury surveillance and medical records programs

Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission. Incomplete applications will not be evaluated. PDF format is preferred.

· Cover Letter
· Resume

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

For additional questions, please contact Kate Sharp: kate-sharp@uiowa.edu or 319-678-6950.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Assistant Athletic Trainer
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Pay Level: 3B

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Kate Sharp
• Contact Email: kate-sharp@uiowa.edu