Athletic Trainer (On-site)

EXPIRED

The Highlights:

In accordance with the mission of the Department of Athletics, the Athletic Trainer assists in managing the Athletic Training Room operations to provide for the care and prevention of athletic injuries of our student-athletes within the guidelines of the NCAA, the BIG EAST Conference, DePaul University and HIPAA.  

What You'll Do:

The Highlights:

In accordance with the mission of the Department of Athletics, the Athletic Trainer assists in managing the Athletic Training Room operations to provide for the care and prevention of athletic injuries of our student-athletes within the guidelines of the NCAA, the BIG EAST Conference, DePaul University and HIPAA.  

What You'll Do:

• Responsible for overall health and well being of all student-athletes, with primary responsibility for mens soccer and mens tennis assigned teams subject to change.  This includes the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of athletic injuries for student-athletes.  Responsible for coordination of pre-season physical examination scheduling, preventative conditioning program development, injury and illness diagnosis, treatment/referral, rehabilitation and recommendation for return to play.  Coordinate, schedule, and approve physician or other professional surgery or treatment.  Maintain insurance documentation/purchase plans when appropriate, keep updated medical records and create and communicate injury reports to staff for assigned team.
• Responsible for assisting in the general daily operations of the Athletic Training Room.  This includes conducting assigned office hours, team practice and game coverage.  Position responsible for providing Athletic Training services at university sponsored sport camps and secondary coverage at home Men's and Women's Basketball games.  Position manages third party pharmacy benefit program.  
• Educate, advise and monitor student athletes on holistic wellness such as nutrition, sleep, mental well-being and lifestyle choices. 
• Continue education and maintain licensure in the field of Athletic Training by participating in conferences and seminars and conducting research of new philosophies and protocols.  Knowledge of and adherence to all NCAA and HIPAA rules, policies and procedures pertaining to the sports medicine function of the department.  Attend and participate in regular NCAA rules compliance meetings.
• Position responsible for purchasing insurance plans for student-athletes of assigned teams when necessary.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree preferred.
• Three or more years relevant experience, preferably at the NCAA Division I level. 
• National Athletic Trainers Association Certificate
• Licensed or eligible for Athletic Trainer licensing in Illinois
• CPR/AED and First Aid Certified (either American Red Cross or American Heart Association)
• Mental Health First Aid or similar certification preferred
• Valid Drivers license
• Physical ability/strength in order to do rehabilitative manipulations/treatments that are required during student-athlete therapy.
• Occasionally required to drive student-athletes to appointments or when traveling for competition.
• Must be able to handle the physical rigors of team practice and competition with special consideration for the outdoor elements.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, concussion monitoring software, medical record and injury tracking software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in working in a diverse urban and/or intercollegiate athletics environment.
• Dedication to serving the department, the University and the student-athletes with the highest level of leadership, initiative and integrity.
• Position requires working evening and weekend hours during school year, including all home contests for assigned teams and travel to away contests when necessary.

Perks:

• Working for a stable and well-known University that values diversity and inclusion.
• Top choice medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement plan matching contribution of 10%.
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
• Generous paid time off, sick time, holidays, floating holidays, and more!
• Full-Time Benefits

For consideration, please include a resume and cover letter.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:
Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul compassionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. We seek to hire collaborative, open-minded, and dedicated professionals who are committed to advancing our university mission to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities. Successful candidates thrive in an environment where ideas and perspectives representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and experiences are welcome and supported.

Required Background Check:

Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a background check. Only final candidates who are extended an offer of employment will undergo a background check.

Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse & Neglect:

Upon accepting an offer of employment with the university, you will also be required to sign an Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status at the time of hire. A mandated reporter is required to make a report to the Illinois DCFS Hotline whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a child known to them in their professional or official capacity may be abused or neglected. For more information, please visit the following pages:

Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS)  
Illinois Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act  

DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.