Assistant Athletic Trainer- Track & Field

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

Job summary

The University of Iowa Athletics Department is seeking a full-time Assistant Athletic Trainer to support Track and Field and to collaborate with the Director of Athletic Training Services and the medical staff in caring for student-athletes.

The role involves delivering team healthcare, documenting treatments, and developing return-to-play plans, with travel as needed and adherence to university and NCAA policies.

Qualifications

• BOC certification in athletic training
• Iowa Athletic Trainer license prior to commencement
• Current CPR-P or ALS certification
• Minimum 1 year relevant athletic training experience
• Ability 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

Responsibilities

• Provide team healthcare services, develop return-to-play plans, coordinate referrals, and maintain communication with a multidisciplinary medical health care team.
• Document all treatment and rehabilitation services according to departmental policies; provide status reports for coaches and medical personnel.
• Adhere to policies related to healthcare expenses; maintain accurate health insurance information; review Interim Health Questionnaires for assigned teams.
• Assist the Director and Insurance Coordinator with troubleshooting insurance/billing issues.
• Create a welcoming environment for student-athletes focused on health, safety and well-being; build positive relationships.
• Commit to team goals and compliance with University, Big Ten, and NCAA rules.
• Contribute to recruitment of employees.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in athletic training

Tools

Electronic injury surveillance

Electronic medical records

Job description

Assistant Athletic Trainer- Track & Field

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.

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

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

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Assistant Athletic Trainer
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

Contact Information

• Contact Name: Kate Sharp

Equal opportunity employer

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.

Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, [phone] or [e-mail] . For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543 .

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