VISITING ATHLETIC TRAINER - Division of Intercollegiate Athletics

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Job Information:

Title:

VISITING ATHLETIC TRAINER - Division of Intercollegiate Athletics

Classification Title:

Academic Professional

Job Location or Region:

Urbana-Champaign - 133

Job Description Reason:

Vacancy

Appointment Type:

Visiting

Position Number:

UD3417

Position Class Code:

TABKF-VST 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

Assistant/Associate Athletic Trainer

Visiting Athletic Trainer

PRIMARY POSITION FUNCTION/SUMMARY

Support the DIA Sports Medicine Team, in providing medical coverage and support for the delivery of an integrated health care system to student-athletes participating in the intercollegiate athletics sport programs.

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Medical care and coverage of student-athletes –  

 • Work under the guidance of, and in coordination with, the Lead Athletic Trainer, to 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 men and women’s athletics teams, coordinate pre-practice, practice, post-practice, and athletic team competition medical needs.  Medical coverage may involve other intercollegiate teams or activities as needed.  

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

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

70%

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Administration & Documentation –

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

 • 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.

20%

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

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

 • Communicate with all needed parties on injury and illness information including coaching staff, strength and conditioning staff, and sports nutrition staff.

 • Collaborate with Lead Athletic Trainer and support groups to develop integrated programming and education to student-athletes to optimize 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:

Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training or related field.

Certification by National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (NATABOC), and continued compliance of continuing education requirements established by the NATABOC.

Licensed, or licensure eligible, by the State of Illinois, by the Department of Professional Regulation. High moral and ethical standards.

Specialty Factors:

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in athletic training or related field. Experience as a certified athletic trainer in a collegiate setting.

1. Maintain NATABOC certification and state licensure through regular attendance of continuing educational programs and compliance of continuing educational requirements established by the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (NATA-BOC).

2. Knowledge of concussion testing and evaluation as it relates to the health of male and female student-athletes.

3. Maintain appropriate Occupational and Safety, Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines for the DIA Sports Medicine Department.

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

Championship Mindset and Expectations:

• Displays professionalism and integrity. Understands and displays professionalism 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; 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.

Humidity

X

Wet

X

Temperature Changes

X

Inclement Weather

X

Physical Demands/Working Conditions Comments:

May work nights and weekends.

Manager Approval

Manager Approver

Ballard, Randy

Date Approved/Finalized

10/28/2025