Assistant Athletic Trainer - Division of Intercollegiate Athletics

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Job Information:

Title:

Assistant Athletic Trainer - Division of Intercollegiate Athletics

Classification Title:

Academic Professional

Job Location or Region:

Urbana-Champaign - 133

Job Description Reason:

Vacancy

Appointment Type:

Permanent

Position Number:

UD2433

Position Class Code:

TFBKA-ASST 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 of Athletics, Division of Intercollegiate Athletics Senior Associate Athletics

Director/Chief Integrity Officer

Associate Athletics Director, Sports Medicine/Director of Integrated Performance

Head Football Athletic Trainer

Assistant Athletic Trainer

PRIMARY POSITION FUNCTION/SUMMARY

Support the Associate Athletics Director, Sports Medicine/Director of Integrated Performance, Head Football Athletic Trainer, and team physicians in providing medical coverage and support for the delivery of an integrated health care system to student athletes participating in the football program.

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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, with primary responsibly of the assigned sport , coordinate pre-practice, practice, post-practice and athletic team competition medical needs. Coverage may also include support for other activities and events 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 the Associate Athletics Director, Sports Medicine/Director of Integrated Performance in policy and procedures review for the Sports Medicine Department. Review, evaluate and make recommendations on an ongoing basis relative to policies, procedures and health care issues for the student athletes.

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

20%

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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 to develop integrated programming and education to student-athletes to optimize health, performance and wellness.

10%

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:

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

Minimum of two years’ experience as a certified athletic trainer required, with experience in a college athletics setting.

Specialty Factors:

Preferred Qualifications:

Three to five years of certified athletic training experience in a college athletic setting preferred.

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

• Maintain NATABOC certification and state licensure through regular attendance of continuing education programs and conferences.

• Maintain Occupational and Safety Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines for the DIA (Department of Intercollegiate Athletics) Sports Medicine Department

• Knowledge of concussion testing and evaluations as it relates to the health of male and female student-athletes and use as needed utilizing clinical judgement in coordination with medical supervision.

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.

Extreme cold

X

Extreme heat

X

Humidity

X

Wet

X

Temperature Changes

X

Inclement Weather

X

Physical Demands/Working Conditions Comments:

Must work night and weekends. May travel

10%

Will travel with the team for away games.

Manager Approval

Manager Approver

Louthan, Chase

Date Approved/Finalized

4/11/2025