at Governors State University in University Park, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities:
• Attends athletic events and practices which requires flexible work hours.
• Provides training and information for the prevention, recognition, evaluation, management, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries for athletes. • Administers preventive or rehabilitative treatment to athletes engaged in various university sports. • Maintain general treatment orders to be reviewed/approved annually by team physician. • Oversees athletic training facility, including the maintenance of equipment and the inventory of supplies. • Mentor, supervise, and instruct athletic training club students through clinical experiences. • Establishes and maintains accurate records of athletes for eligibility based on physical examinations as well as reports concerning accidents, injuries, treatments, and physician referrals. • Maintain a clean, effective, and efficient athletic training facility. • Maintain accurate records of injuries and treatments in daily treatment log. • Record-keeping (including secondary insurance). • Follow/Manage Concussion Protocols established by NATA and ensure timely proper communication to appropriate parties. • Maintain communication with coaches on the care and treatment of their student-athlete. • Adhere to all CCAC Athletic Training bylaws, rules, regulations, policy and procedures. • Adhere to all NAIA bylaws, rules, regulations, policy and procedures. • Equips each team with appropriate medical supplies as delegated by Head Athletic Trainer. • Assist in creating a safe playing environment by monitoring and controlling environmental risks and hazards. • Follows-up with coaches to complete appropriate reports for all accidents and files reports with appropriate offices. • Works collaboratively with the Head Athletic Trainer, Athletic Director and coaches in providing technical services and information for the prevention, recognition, evaluation, management, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries. • Analyze situations accurately to take an effective course of action and to administer first aid and injury management as needed. • Understand and utilize various modalities used in athletic therapy and treatment and follow standing orders issued by Team Physician. • Supports and educates coaches and faculty by providing information and offering in-service workshops. • Performs other duties as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer • Advances the university’s professional image. • Maintains open/effective communication. • Promotes the university’s mission, philosophy, and vision. • Situation appropriate professional attire required at all times. • Knowledge of athletic injury prevention and treatment techniques. • Display the highest of ethical standards. • Maintain professional conduct. Uphold the values expected of a Governors State University employee.
This position qualifies for an expansive suite of fringe benefits including, various insurance options, paid time off, retirement and investment options, and tuition waivers. Visit: https://www.govst.edu/benefits/.
Required and Preferred Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training and Sports Medicine.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Athletic Training and Sports Medicine.
