Assistant Athletic Trainer

Governors State University; University Park (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Governors State University is seeking an Assistant Athletic Trainer to provide comprehensive support and care for athletes, ensuring their health and safety during sports activities. The role involves injury prevention, emergency care, and mentoring students, contributing to the university's mission and fostering a professional environment. The ideal candidate holds at least a Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training and has a commitment to maintaining high ethical standards.

Benefits

Various insurance options

Paid time off

Retirement and investment options

Tuition waivers

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training.
• Knowledge of injury prevention and treatment techniques.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Provides injury prevention and emergency care for athletes.
• Maintains the athletic training facility and equipment.
• Mentors and instructs athletic training club students.

Skills

Injury Prevention

Emergency Care

Clinical Diagnosis

Therapeutic Intervention

Rehabilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training and Sports Medicine

Job description

Description

Governors State University seeks to fill the position of Assistant Athletic Trainer who will operate under the direction of the Team Physician and Head Athletic Trainer. The Assistant Athletic Trainer supports and works with athletes to provide injury prevention, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation for athletic injuries and illnesses.

Essential Responsibilities:
• Attends athletic events and practices which requires flexible work hours.
• Provides training and information for the prevention, recognition, evaluation, management, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries for athletes.• Administers preventive or rehabilitative treatment to athletes engaged in various university sports.• Maintain general treatment orders to be reviewed/approved annually by team physician.• Oversees athletic training facility, including the maintenance of equipment and the inventory of supplies.• Mentor, supervise, and instruct athletic training club students through clinical experiences.• Establishes and maintains accurate records of athletes for eligibility based on physical examinations as well as reports concerning accidents, injuries, treatments, and physician referrals.• Maintain a clean, effective, and efficient athletic training facility.• Maintain accurate records of injuries and treatments in daily treatment log.• Record-keeping (including secondary insurance).• Follow/Manage Concussion Protocols established by NATA and ensure timely proper communication to appropriate parties.• Maintain communication with coaches on the care and treatment of their student-athlete.• Adhere to all CCAC Athletic Training bylaws, rules, regulations, policy and procedures.• Adhere to all NAIA bylaws, rules, regulations, policy and procedures.• Equips each team with appropriate medical supplies as delegated by Head Athletic Trainer.• Assist in creating a safe playing environment by monitoring and controlling environmental risks and hazards.• Follows-up with coaches to complete appropriate reports for all accidents and files reports with appropriate offices.• Works collaboratively with the Head Athletic Trainer, Athletic Director and coaches in providing technical services and information for the prevention, recognition, evaluation, management, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries.• Analyze situations accurately to take an effective course of action and to administer first aid and injury management as needed.• Understand and utilize various modalities used in athletic therapy and treatment and follow standing orders issued by Team Physician.• Supports and educates coaches and faculty by providing information and offering in-service workshops.• Performs other duties as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer• Advances the university’s professional image.• Maintains open/effective communication.• Promotes the university’s mission, philosophy, and vision.• Situation appropriate professional attire required at all times.• Knowledge of athletic injury prevention and treatment techniques.• Display the highest of ethical standards.• Maintain professional conduct. Uphold the values expected of a Governors State University employee.

This position qualifies for an expansive suite of fringe benefits including, various insurance options, paid time off, retirement and investment options, and tuition waivers. Visit: https://www.govst.edu/benefits/.Required and Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training and Sports Medicine.

Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Athletic Training and Sports Medicine.