Assistant Athletic Trainer- Football
University of Iowa

Job Info

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The University of Iowa Athletics Department is hiring a full-time Assistant Athletic Trainer to provide support to the Football team. The University of Iowa is an NCAA Division I Power Five institution and a member of the Big Ten Conference. For more information regarding Athletics, please click here.

This position will work closely with the Director of Athletic Training Services, the Head Athletic Trainer for Football and additional athletic training staff, as well as with the team physicians and extended sports medicine staff regarding the care and management of injuries and illnesses to University of Iowa student-athletes. This position will also assist with the supervisory responsibilities and clinical instruction of athletic training students.

Position responsibilities:

• Provide team healthcare services (e.g. mitigation, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries). Travel with assigned team as needed and per policy. Foster collaborative consultation and sport-specific education.
• Document all treatment and rehabilitation services according to departmental policies and procedures. Provide status reports to coaches and medical personnel. Formulate return to play treatment plans.
• Provide clinical education to UI Athletic Training students. Assist with the clinical evaluation of Athletic Training students.
• Commitment to team goals and shared accomplishments. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to understand group dynamics and drive results.
• Contributes to the development of an environment for student-athletes that is healthy, safe, equitable and culturally diverse. Establishes positive relationships with student-athletes, founded on fairness, openness, honesty, and leadership opportunity.
• Adheres to the rules and regulations of the University, the Big Ten Conference, and the NCAA; commits to reporting and Big Ten or NCAA violations involving the University of Iowa to departmental compliance personnel.
• Manages resources and petitions for change in a way that minimizes gender bias and maximizes compliance with federal and state laws regarding gender equity. Acts as an advocate for any student-athlete, employee, or program that experiences unjustified inequity.
• Contributes to the recruitment of a diverse population of student-athletes and employees. Promotes a welcoming climate that enhances the overall experience for all members of the Athletics Department.

The University of Iowa is a Big Ten, nationally ranked research university with 30,000 students located in Iowa City. A vibrant community boasting excellent public schools, safe, comfortable neighborhoods, affordable housing, a highly educated population, and numerous cultural, recreational, and sporting opportunities and events contribute to the Iowa City area frequently appearing high on the best-places-to-live listings. Go to "Working at Iowa" to learn more.

UI Health Care Core Values (WECARE)

Welcoming

We strive for an environment where everyone has a voice that is heard, that promotes the dignity of our patients, trainees, and employees, and allows all to thrive in their health, work, research, and education.

Excellence

We aim to achieve and deliver our personal and collective best in the pursuit of quality and accessible healthcare, education, and research.

Collaboration

We collaborate with health care systems, providers, and communities across Iowa and the region as well as within our UI community. We believe teamwork- guided by compassion- is the best way to work.

Accountability

We behave ethically, act with fairness and integrity, take responsibility for our own actions, and respond when errors in behavior or judgement occur.

Respect

We create an inclusive environment where every individual feels safe, valued, and respected, supporting the well-being and success of all members of our community.

Empowerment

We commit to fair access to research, health care, and education for our community and opportunities for personal and professional growth for our staff and learners.

Percent time: 100%

Benefits Highlights:Excellent fringe benefit package including paid vacation and sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.

Required Qualifications:
• Degree in Athletic Training, or related field
• Minimum of 1 year certified athletic training experience
• Board of Certification (BOC) in athletic training
• Iowa Athletic Trainer license upon commencement
• Current CPR-P or ALS certification
• Ability to work constructively and collaboratively in a diverse environment, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trusting relationships
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a highly regulated team environment

Desired Qualifications:

• Master's degree in athletic training or related field
• 3 to 5 years of athletic training experience
• Certified Athletic training experience with collegiate Football
• Experience working with electronic injury surveillance and medical records programs
• Experience working with a large roster of student-athletes

Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission. Incomplete applications will not be evaluated. PDF format is preferred.

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional preferences will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

For additional questions, please contact Kate Sharp: kate-sharp@uiowa.edu or 319-678-6950.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Assistant Athletic Trainer
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time

Compensation

• Pay Level: 3b

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Kate Sharp
• Contact Email: kate-sharp@uiowa.edu

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