Athletic Trainer

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Department

ATHLETICS (IN-ATHL-IUINA)

Department Information

Indiana University (IU) Indianapolis is in downtown Indianapolis, and as Indiana's premier urban public research university. IU Indianapolis believes in the power of transformation. We are committed to providing educational opportunities that transform the lives of our students, our community, and the changing world around us.

IU Indianapolis Athletics is a Division I member of the NCAA and The Horizon League striving to recruit, retain, and graduate champions.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, gender, gender identity, sex, race, religion, color, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other legally protected category.

For more information, please visit the websitehere.

Job Summary

This position will assist with the development, coordination, and administration of a comprehensive sports medicine program for IU Indianapolis and specific sports as assigned by the Director of Sports Medicine.

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Department

ATHLETICS (IN-ATHL-IUINA)

Department Information

Indiana University (IU) Indianapolis is in downtown Indianapolis, and as Indiana's premier urban public research university. IU Indianapolis believes in the power of transformation. We are committed to providing educational opportunities that transform the lives of our students, our community, and the changing world around us.

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IU Indianapolis Athletics is a Division I member of the NCAA and The Horizon League striving to recruit, retain, and graduate champions.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, gender, gender identity, sex, race, religion, color, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other legally protected category.

For more information, please visit the websitehere.

Job Summary

This position will assist with the development, coordination, and administration of a comprehensive sports medicine program for IU Indianapolis and specific sports as assigned by the Director of Sports Medicine.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of duties regarding injury prevention, treatment, and management for injuries and post-injury rehabilitation and refers to team physician and medical consultants if necessary.
• Attends practice, training sessions, and travels with assigned sports to provide medical care as needed.
• Performs administrative duties as assigned per the Director of Sports Medicine.
• Performs duties of student-athlete injury management, acute management, treatment, rehabilitation, and prevention.
• Serves as a liaison between the department and medical personnel, sports dietitians, coaches, parents, and student-athletes.
• Oversees the scheduling and follow-up visits of athletes to physician visits, diagnostic tests such as x-rays, MRIs, bone scans, laboratory tests, etc.
• Documents all evaluations, treatments, rehabilitation, and medical provider visits in the sports medicine documentation software.
• Administers the insurance programs for the varsity athletes, including but not limited to obtaining the most practical policy to provide the necessary coverage within the established guidelines; advises athletes and their parents or guardians regarding insurance policies and procedures; assists athletes in filing claims.
• Performs administrative duties as it relates to athletic training and the athletic department as assigned by the Director of Sports Medicine
• Prepares daily reports monitoring types of injuries, treatments, comments on a plan of action, and submits to the coaching staff.
• Coordinates with the team physicians and assists in the administration of pre-competition annual physical exams for athletes before their first day of practice.
• Works with other staff members within the assigned sports and athletic department to help solve problems that will affect the student-athletes.

General Responsibilities

• Complies fully with all NCAA, Big Ten (or other conference) and Indiana University rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. Adheres to the Code of Ethics of the National Athletic Trainers Association and State of Indiana Practice Act.
• Evaluates, provides treatment and rehabilitation, and documents athletic injuries in consultation with health care professionals and in accordance with established practices, guidelines, and protocols.
• Refers student-athletes to various medical resources and provides information based on injury evaluations in collaboration with medical professionals.
• Serves as an on site physical health consultant for assigned teams during practices, competitions, and special events to ensure adequate treatment of injuries and appropriate response to emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Advises, develops, and implements plans for injury and illness prevention, emergencies, and environmental monitoring to ensure safety of participants during practices, events and competitions.
• Supervises and reviews the performance of students in the undergraduate and graduate athletic training programs.

Qualifications

EDUCATION / WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• Bachelor's degree in athletic training or a related field and 2 years of experience in intercollegiate athletic training; OR
• Master's degree in athletic training or a related field.

Preferred

• Master's degree.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• BOC upon date of hire.
• CPR/AED upon date of hire.
• Standard First Aid upon date of hire.

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.

Working Conditions / Demands

This position requires both sedentary work and long durations of movement about the workspace. It requires the ability to move and transport objects and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential tasks with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

IU Indianapolis

Indianapolis, Indiana

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Core

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Athletic Affairs

Job Family: Athletic Trainers

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Posting Disclaimer

Thisposting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of thePosted Date.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator.See Indiana University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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