Assistant Athletic Trainer

Description

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an NCAA Division I member of the Missouri Valley and Missouri Valley Football Conferences. We are currently seeking to hire an Assistant Athletic Trainer for Women's Soccer and Women's Volleyball.

Examples of Duties

• Assist in the delivery of athletic training services by designing and administering injury management and treatment programs, injury recognition and evaluation, development and supervision of injury prevention programs, and supervision of injury rehabilitation programs based on individual assessment. Guarantees proper immediate care and prompt appropriate medical referrals to minimize the consequences of athletic injuries, identifies susceptible individuals, injury recovery and restoration to pre-injury physical and performance level.
• Assist in the administration of pre-participation physical exams by assisting physician in assessing pre-participation physical and health screening parameters for student-athletes on all teams. Guarantees that individual can safely participate in intercollegiate athletics.
• Secure appropriate medical referrals by coordinating appointments with medical physicians to guarantee the athlete obtains proper and timely medical evaluations.
• Assist with budget and inventory to provide an on-going assessment of supplies to assure proper inventory and supplies for daily needs and to stay within budget.
• Maintain accurate medical records on injuries and illnesses of student-athletes and comply with confidentiality issues on the health and treatment status of student-athletes.
• Assist with insurance information processing at the departmental level by collecting and disseminating insurance information between student health insurance, student-athletes, parents, and providers.
• Provide athletic training coverage of athletic events and practice/conditioning activities. Assist with scheduling to ensure coverage as appropriate at practice and home and/or away events to ensure care for injured athletes and availability of supplies and emergency equipment.
• Inform coaches of restrictions or limitations of student-athletes due to injury or illness by communicating with coaches and student-athletes on the need for rest or rehabilitation by keeping open lines of communication to assure their assistance and ensure compliance.
• Assist with the departmental Drug and Alcohol Education and Testing Program by acting as department liaison for wellness services by assisting with the education, wellness, and physical testing components of the departmental program. Provide/present information concerning topics such as sports nutrition, alcohol and drug use, stress management, etc. Set up wellness counseling when necessary to guarantee organized execution of the drug- testing procedures and appropriate follow-up results.
• Educate coaches and student-athletes so they can make proper informed decisions towards whole-life choices.
• Ensuring all events and practices are adequately covered.
• Ensuring all athletes receive treatment in a timely manner. Diagnosing injuries correctly. Working with a variety of coaches, student-athletes, and medical professionals.
• Athletic Trainers must react appropriately in emergency situations. Mismanagement could cause serious medical and legal complications for the Department and, consequently, the University. Works in a highly litigious area so much exhibit a high degree of excellence and caution in an on-going basis.

Qualifications

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an R1 Opportunity University with a statewide economic impact of $2.7 billion dollars. We offer 200 undergraduate degrees, minors and specializations, 79 master’s degrees, and 40 doctoral degrees. Our main campus is 1,136 acres, with additional acreage in University Farms, Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, and other facilities. The university is an essential part of the city of Carbondale and an important contributor to the culture of the entire region. While Carbondale includes many of the amenities of urban life, it retains its small-town flavor. Cost of living is considerably lower in the region than similar areas elsewhere, and many employees commute from nearby counties.

The Southern Illinois region is distinct from the rest of the state, boasting considerable natural beauty including the Shawnee National Forest, many state parks, national wildlife areas, and several lakes beloved for recreation. Local foods are readily available in the area, with a variety of eateries and a growing specialized food truck presence. The area is home to the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, an official wine appellation designation. The wineries extend the cultural reach of the community, hosting live music and continual art exhibits. The campus itself is a microcosm of the area, with a lake and forest on campus, as well as traditional collegiate architecture, quad, and residential halls. Students enjoy outdoor study areas as well as specialized computer labs scattered across campus, including in the three million volume Morris Library. To learn about employee benefits, employee tuition waivers, and find resources about Carbondale and the Southern Illinois region, visit: https://jobs.siu.edu/.

SIU Carbondale is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status.

University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS). These benefits include: Health Insurance plans (HMOs, OAPs, QCHP and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts, MCAP and DCAP, and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan.

Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois.

Other benefits available to eligible employees include: Generous paid time-off, 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans, and Employee Assistance Program.