REPORTS TO: Director of Intercollegiate Athletics
Position Summary:
The Head Athletic Trainer is a full-time, 12-month position in the Department of Athletics reporting to the Director of Athletics and Assistant Director of Athletics. The Head Athletic Trainer is sensitive to the needs of a diverse student body and is committed to assisting the Department of Athletics in enhancing and supporting the student-athlete experience consistent with the mission of a Sinsinawa Dominican Catholic liberal arts university.
Duties/Responsibilities:
The Head Athletic Trainer handles responsibilities pertaining to student-athlete health and wellness. The day-to-day components of the position range from providing the care, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries for all student-athletes to scheduling coverage for scheduled practices, home contests, and selected away contests to overseeing, creating, and tracking all student-athlete medical forms and insurance. The Head Athletic Trainer is responsible for managing the athletic training operating budget and supervising and scheduling part-time assistant athletic trainer(s) and student-workers. All job components shall be completed with attention to university, conference, and NCAA compliance, rules, and regulations while supporting the leadership, direction, and vision of the Director of Athletics.
Required Qualifications:
- NATA certification and Illinois state licensure (or eligibility to apply for license)
- A commitment to adhering to all university, conference, and NCAA policies and regulations
- Availability to work evenings and weekends
Preferred Qualifications:
Physical Demands:
- Ability to spend long durations of the workday sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
Salary and FLSA Status:
- Salary: $50,660- $58,000 annually
- FLSA Status: Exempt 37.5 hours
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan with employer matching contributions
- Tuition remission for employees and their dependents
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
Employment at Dominican University is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation.
Expectations for all Dominican Employees:
To support the University's mission of preparing students to pursue truth, to give compassionate service, and to participate in the creation of a more just and humane world.
Institutional Statement:
Dominican University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Dominican University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.
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