Job Description:

• Prevents, evaluates and treats athletic injuries and illness.

• Coordinates and schedules medical coverage for home and away events.

• Supervises, educates, and recruits student workers.

• Records and documents data using the ATS Software.

• ImPact baseline and post injury tracking.

• Assists with insurance claim forms, inventory and ordering supplies, reviewing and implementation of The University of Chicagoâ™s Athletic Training Policy & Procedures manual.

• Performs daily rehabilitation and preparation of athletes for practices and competitions, and helps to maintain a clean, healthy and safe workplace.

• Organization and administrative duties.

• Requires knowledge and experience in own discipline; acquires higher-level knowledge and skills.

• Solves a range of straightforward problems.

• Communicates and collaborates with a variety of individuals, including the sports medicine staff, coaches, administrators, and various offices on campus providing wellness events and services.

• Analyzes patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.

• Performs other related work as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• A degree from a CAATE accredited athletic training program.

Certifications:

• National Athletic Trainersâ™ Association Board of Certification (NATABOC).

• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation/Automated External Defibrillator for the Professional Rescuer (CPR/AED PR).

• Eligible for an Illinois Athletic Trainer licensure.

• Manual Therapies training.

• Valid Driver's license required.

Technical Skills and Knowledge:

• Proficient in computer skills, Microsoft Office Suite and other software.

Preferred Competencies

• Excellent communication skills.

Working Conditions

• Irregular work schedule.

• Able to work evenings and weekends.

• High noise environment.

• Operate vehicles/drive motorized equipment.

• Operate a vehicle safely.

• Outdoor weather exposure.

• Extensive domestic travel.

• Some international travel.

• Office environment. 

• Carry or lifts loads and push/pull objects of up to 25 lbs.

• Use standard workstation and office equipment.

• Use computers extensively for up to 2 hours.

• Operate equipment necessary to perform job.

• Perform strenuous physical exertion at times.

• Travel to various on and off-campus locations.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)

• Cover Letter (required)

• 3 Professional References Contact Information (required)

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