Assistant Athletic Trainer- Track & Field

University of Iowa

Iowa City (IA)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life and disability insurance

Retirement plan contributions

Job summary

The University of Iowa, a Big Ten research university in Iowa City, is seeking an Assistant Athletic Trainer to provide comprehensive team healthcare services, develop return to play plans, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary medical team.

Responsibilities include documentation, insurance coordination, and contributing to education and recruitment efforts. Requires BOC certification, Iowa license, and CPR-P/ALS. On-campus, full-time position with strong benefits.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in athletic training as required.
Minimum of 1 year relevant athletic training experience.
BOC certification in athletic training.
Iowa Athletic Trainer license prior to commencement.
Current CPR-P or ALS certification.

Responsibilities

Provide team healthcare services including mitigation, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation.
Develop return to play plans and coordinate referrals with a multidisciplinary medical team.
Document all treatment and rehabilitation services per policies; provide status reports to coaches.
Assist with insurance/billing issues and maintain health insurance information.
Foster a welcoming environment focused on student-athlete health, safety, and wellbeing.
Contribute to recruitment of employees and support department goals.
Adhere to university, Big Ten, and NCAA rules; report violations as required.
Manage resources and advocate for students, employees, or programs.

Skills

Athletic training experience

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in athletic training

Master's degree in athletic training

Job description

Primary Position Responsibilities

Provide team healthcare services (e.g., mitigation, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation). Develop return to play plans, coordinate referrals, and maintain excellent communication with a multidisciplinary medical health care team. Assist with emergency action plans, development and rehearsal of involved parties. Develop and educate on sport specific injury trends and conditions. Travel with assigned team as needed and per policy.
Document all treatment and rehabilitation services according to departmental policies and procedures. Provide status reports for coaches and medical personnel.
Adhere to policies and procedures related to covered/non-covered healthcare expenses. Maintain accurate health insurance information. Collect and evaluate current Interim Health Questionnaires for assigned teams.
Assist the Director and Insurance Coordinator with trouble shooting insurance/billing issues.
Create a welcoming environment for all student-athletes focused on their health, safety and overall well-being. Establish positive relationships with student-athletes founded on fairness, openness, honesty, and leadership opportunity. Positively contribute to an environment that enhances the overall experience for student-athletes, and all members of the Athletics Department, alike.
Commit to team goals and shared accomplishments.
Adhere 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.
Manage resources and acts as an advocate for any student-athlete, employee or program.
Contributes to the recruitment of employees.

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 and recreational and sporting opportunities and events contribute to the Iowa City area, frequently appearing high on the best places to live listings.

The University of Iowa offers an excellent fringe benefit package including paid vacation and sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.

Welcoming

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.

Excellence

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

Collaboration

We collaborate with health care 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.

Accountability

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

Respect

We create an environment where every individual feels safe, valued, and respected, supporting the well-being and success of all members of our community.

Empowerment

We commit to fair access to research, health care, and education for our community and opportunities for personal and professional growth for our staff and learners.

Education Requirements

A bachelor's or master's degree in athletic training

Required Qualifications

Minimum of 1-year relevant athletic training experience.
Board of Certification (BOC) in athletic training
Iowa Athletic Trainer license prior to commencement
Current CPR-P or ALS certification
Able to work constructively and collaboratively with all stakeholders, staff and student-athletes, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and the 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
2-5 years of certified athletic training experience
Certified athletic training experience with Track and Field in the collegiate sport setting
Experience working with electronic injury surveillance and medical records programs
Experience working with a large roster of student-athletes

Application Process

To be considered, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission: Cover Letter and Resume. Incomplete applications, or applications without a cover letter included, will not be evaluated.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven 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).

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