Assistant Athletic Trainer- Track & Field

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Sick leave

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

The University of Iowa Athletics Department seeks an Assistant Athletic Trainer to support Track and Field and work with the Director of Athletic Training Services and medical staff. The role involves injury care, rehabilitation planning, and protecting student‑athlete health on campus and while traveling.

Requirements include a bachelor's or master's in athletic training, BOC certification, Iowa licensure, CPR-P/ALS, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• BOC certification in athletic training is required.
• Licensure as an Iowa Athletic Trainer prior to commencement.
• Current CPR-P or ALS certification.
• Strong communication and teamwork with a multidisciplinary medical staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide team healthcare services, develop return to play plans, and assist with emergencies.
• Document treatment and rehab per policies; provide status reports to coaches.
• Manage health insurance information and monitoring of healthcare expenses.
• Assist with insurance/billing troubleshooting and compliance.
• Create a welcoming environment and build trust with student‑athletes and staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

CPR certification

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in athletic training

Job description

The University of Iowa Athletics Department is hiring a full-time Assistant Athletic Trainer to provide support to Track and Field. This position will work closely with the Director of Athletic Training Services, and additional athletic training staff, as well as with team physicians and extended sports medicine staff regarding the care and management of injuries and illnesses to University of Iowa student-athletes.

For more information regarding Athletics: About UI Athletics - Iowa Hawkeyes Athletics - Official Athletics Website.

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

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 ([e-mail]).

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: [e-mail]