Job Description:

• Available after school starting at 2:30pm Monday - Friday for training sessions and pre-event taping.
• Provides event coverage for IHSA sanctioned events, home and away, and post-game follow-up.
• Administers injury assessments and rehabilitation services for the Fall, Winter, and Spring seasons and on an as needed basis for Summer. 
• Performs site injury care and evaluations, as well as assistance on all matters pertaining to the health and well-being of the athletes, including and without limitation, the coordination of follow- up treatment and rehabilitation as necessary for all injuries sustained by athletes. 
• Maintains complete and accurate records of all athletic injuries and treatment rendered.
• Provides education to board members, coaches, players, and parents of Lab  on the importance of medical care and follow-up necessary.
• Presents educational lectures to students, parents, and staff including, but not limited to ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) prevention, concussion management, and functional movement screening. 
• Processes all application materials, conducts fitness assessments, and manages the assignment of Athletic Trainer staff with clients.
• Collaborates with a variety of individuals, including the sports medicine staff, coaches, administrators, and various offices on campus providing wellness events and services.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelorâ™s degree in athletic training or related field from an accredited university athletic training program.

Experience:

• Five to seven years experience as an athletic trainer, with experience in a school setting strongly preferred.

Certifications:

• Athletic Trainer licensure, certification or registration from the State of Illinois.
• Current BOC.
• Emergency Cardiac Care certification.

Preferred Competencies

• Sports performance experience.
• Exceptional interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate, effectively communicate and work independently.
• Outstanding customer service.
• Mobility, strength, visual and auditory acuity adequate for immediate response to patientsâ™ needs.

Working Conditions

• Possible lifting, bending, walking, kneeling, stretching, and stooping.
• Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.
• Normal hearing and eyesight to allow for patient interaction and transfer of patient information from the patient to pen chart.
• Handle high amounts of stress.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)
• References Contact Information (3)(required)

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