Assist the Head Athletic Trainer in all aspects of the varsity intercollegiate athletic training program.
Responsibilities
Prevents, evaluates and treats athletic injuries and illness.
Coordinates and schedules medical coverage for home and away events.
Supervises, educates, and recruits student workers.
Records and documents data using the ATS Software.
ImPact baseline and post injury tracking.
Assists with insurance claim forms, inventory and ordering supplies, reviewing and implementation of The University of Chicago’s Athletic Training Policy & Procedures manual.
Performs daily rehabilitation and preparation of athletes for practices and competitions, and helps to maintain a clean, healthy and safe workplace.
Organization and administrative duties.
Requires knowledge and experience in own discipline; acquires higher-level knowledge and skills.
Solves a range of straightforward problems.
Communicates and collaborates with a variety of individuals, including the sports medicine staff, coaches, administrators, and various offices on campus providing wellness events and services.
Analyzes patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.
Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
--- Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
--- Certifications:
Athletic Trainer - State of Illinois, Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certification - American Red Cross or Other, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification - American Red Cross or Other, National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) - Board of Certification
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
A degree from a CAATE accredited athletic training program.
Certifications:
National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification (NATABOC).
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation/Automated External Defibrillator for the Professional Rescuer (CPR/AED PR).
Eligible for an Illinois Athletic Trainer licensure.
Manual Therapies training.
Valid Driver's license required.
Technical Skills and Knowledge:
Proficient in computer skills, Microsoft Office Suite and other software.
Preferred Competencies
Excellent communication skills.
Working Conditions
Irregular work schedule.
Able to work evenings and weekends.
High noise environment.
Operate vehicles/drive motorized equipment.
Operate a vehicle safely.
Outdoor weather exposure.
Extensive domestic travel.
Some international travel.
Office environment.
Carry or lifts loads and push/pull objects of up to 25 lbs.
Use standard workstation and office equipment.
Use computers extensively for up to 2 hours.
Operate equipment necessary to perform job.
Perform strenuous physical exertion at times.
Travel to various on and off-campus locations.
Application Documents
Resume/CV (required)
Cover Letter (required)
3 Professional References Contact Information (required)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
The University of Chicago is one of the nation's leading institutions of higher education and research. Campus and Student Life (CSL) carries the core mission of the University to all aspects of life outside the classroom. It enriches the lives of its students, staff, and faculty and academic staff members and contributes to a vibrant, collaborative, and diverse campus community that inspires excellence and sustains the University’s culture of inquiry, innovation, and continuous learning. The unit also works to support the overall well-being of students, including their health and safety. This happens in the context of a campus located in a dynamic, thriving city, in which opportunities abound for students to learn from, contribute to, and engage with their urban environment. CSL is importantly charged with the dual task of promoting the interests of students in the University, and managing multiple campus departments and services that serve the entire campus community, including Athletics & Recreation; the Office of the Bursar; Center for Leadership and Involvement; Disciplinary Affairs; International House; Office of International Affairs; Office of the University Registrar; Rock...efeller Memorial Chapel; Spiritual Life; Student Centers; Student Disability Services; UChicago HELP; Student Wellness; and UChicago Dining. The University of Chicago community includes approximately 7,000 undergraduates and 10,500 graduate, professional, and other students and there are over 400 recognized student organizations working together to create a vibrant and dynamic student life.
