HEAD MBBALL ATHLETIC TRAINER

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Job Information:

Title:

HEAD MBBALL ATHLETIC TRAINER

Classification Title:

Academic Professional

Job Location or Region:

Urbana-Champaign - 133

Job Description Reason:

Vacancy

Appointment Type:

Permanent

Position Number:

U71965

Position Class Code:

TABKA-UPRFL  ATHRC TRANG

Employee Group:

B - Academic Professionals

COA:

1 - Urbana

Organization Code:

336000

Organization Name:

Intercollegiate Athletics

College/Administrative Unit:

NU-Div Intercollegiate Athletics

HR Information:

Full Time Equivalent (FTE):

1

Is this position Security Sensitive?

Is this a Protection of Minors position?

Purchasing Authority of $5,000 or more?

Supervisory Authority of 20 or more?

Organizational Relationship:

Chancellor

Director, Division of Intercollegiate Athletics

Senior Associate Director of Athletics/Chief Integrity Officer

Associate Director of Athletics, Sports Medicine/Director of Integrated Performance

Head Men's Basketball Athletic Trainer

PRIMARY POSITION FUNCTION/SUMMARY

Support the Director of Sports Medicine as the Head Athletic Trainer for the Men's Basketball Program. Support health care team, including team physicians in providing medical coverage and support for the delivery of an integrated health care system to student athletes participating in intercollegiate athletics sport programs.

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Medical Care and Coverage of Student-Athletes

• Provide prevention, evaluation, care and rehabilitation services to student-athletes for all athletically related injuries and illnesses sustained during practices and athletic competition.

• Provide medical coverage and care for assigned men’s and women’s athletic teams, specifically the Men’s Basketball Team, coordinate pre-practice, practice, post-practice and athletic team competition medical needs. Coverage may also include other activities as assigned.

• Communicate with all needed parties on injury and illness information including student-athletes, parents, physicians, mental health providers, administration, fellow athletic training staff, coaching staff, strength and conditioning staff, and sports nutrition staff.

• Coordinate and supervise medical services with the athletic training staff, team physicians, and paramedic services for practices and home competition.

• Utilize current manual therapy, modality and rehabilitation equipment and techniques as needed and based on clinical judgement.

• Provide yearly physical examinations for incoming student athletes emphasizing evaluation and prevention.

• Coordination and transportation of student-athletes to and from physician appointments.

70%

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Administration, Documentation and Development

• Maintain and document medical records, rehabilitation programs and reconditioning programs of student-athletes’ injuries and illnesses within electronic medical record system (EMR).

• Assist in coordination of insurance information and coverage between student-athletes, insurance coordinator and providers.

• Assist in the daily operation and maintenance of athletic training facilities.

• Other administrative responsibilities as assigned in support of the Sports Medicine unit.

15%

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Collaborate with other student-athlete support groups in the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics

• Collaborate with the strength and conditioning, sports nutrition and sport coaching staff in developing reconditioning, performance and wellness programming.

• Collaborate with support groups and related professionals to develop integrated programming and education to student-athletes to optimize health, performance, and wellness.

15%

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Required: Master’s degree in Athletic Training or related field

Experience:

• Required: Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Certified Athletic Trainer, with experience in a collegiate or professional athletics setting.

Training, Licenses or Certifications:

• Required: NATABOC Certification and continued compliance of continuing educational requirements established by the BOC. Licensed, or license eligible, by the State of Illinois, Department of Professional Regulations.

• Preferred: Strong communication and organizational skills. Advanced practice training, certifications or skills such as manual therapy techniques, dry needling, etc. 

Training, Licenses or Certifications:

• Required:  Certification by the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification, licensed or eligible for licensure as a Licensed Athletic Trainer by the State of Illinois.

Specialty Factors:

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience:

• Preferred: Five to 7 years of certified athletic training experience in a college or professional athletic setting, with basketball experience preferred.

Maintain knowledge of, and compliance with, specific NCAA, Big Ten Conference, and institution rules that relate to this position is required.

Championship Mindset and Expectations

Understands and displays professionalism and integrity that builds and maintains trust between student-athletes and fellow DIA staff;

Prioritizes and contributes to the life changing student-athlete experience;

Adheres to University, DIA, Big Ten, and NCAA rules and regulations;

Commitment to the Athletics Department and University’s mission and values;

Flexible to various scheduling to include nights, weekend work and some holidays, team travel; and

Maintain professional competency and skills required for professional practice.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Providing this information helps ensure that the essential functions of the position are fully documented for the benefit of employees, applicants, and the university.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions Comments:

Work nights and weekends. Will travel.

Manager Approval

Manager Approver

Ballard, Randy

Date Approved/Finalized

4/24/2025