The Assistant Athletic Trainer will support and assist the Head Athletic Trainer to provide prevention, care, and rehabilitation services for student-athlete athletic injuries in compliance with all National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and other national and conference policies and guidelines. The role provides medical coverage for athletic team practices and competitions based on season and sport assignment as designated by Head Athletic Trainer.
The Assistant Athletic Trainer collaborates with physicians and physical therapists for off-campus appointments, evaluation, diagnostic testing, rehabilitation, and medical clearance of athletic injuries. Additionally, this position aids in the management of comprehensive records of athletic injuries and treatments, formulates effective therapeutic treatment and rehabilitation plans, makes referrals, and communicates regularly with coaching and administrative staff. The role will assist with insurance-related inquiries and the submission of any needed documentation, while performing other job-related duties as assigned.
This is a full-time, exempt position that reports to the Head Athletic Trainer. The primary work location is the Chicago campus, with work also conducted at off-site home athletic facilities.
Roosevelt University requires all new hires to be compliant with our COVID-19 vaccination policy, found at the COVID-19 website. All new hires are required to be fully vaccinated (including booster shot if eligible) or have an RU approved religious or medical exemption. Proof of documentation will be required at the time of hire.
Title IX Contact Information: Federal Title IX policy requires that all colleges and universities make known the contact information for the person responsible for coordinating its efforts to comply with Title IX regulations. At Roosevelt University, the Title IX Coordinator is Natasha Robinson. Her office is located in the Auditorium Building of the Chicago campus, 430 S. Michigan Avenue, AUD 476B. She can be reached at 312-281-3245 or TitleIX@roosevelt.edu.
Do not contact this email address for inquiries about your job application; if you have questions, you may email hrquestions@roosevelt.edu.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
- Bachelor’s Degree
- National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification
- First Aid / CPR / AED Certified
- Valid driver’s license with the ability to travel with University teams as required
- Excellent organizational, communication (written and verbal), interpersonal skills and attention to detail
- Ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion in establishing and maintaining good working relationships
- Ability to demonstrate a commitment to service excellence by embodying Roosevelt’s core values, mission, and vision in every aspect of the role working with students, faculty, staff, and visitors
- A positive and professional demeanor is a must
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Years of Experience Required: 0-3
Required Education: Bachelor's Degree
Certification/Licensure Required:
- National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification
- First Aid / CPR / AED Certified
Minimum Qualifications: Please refer to knowledge, skills, and abilities required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience as a collegiate athletic trainer
Equipment Operated: Basic office equipment (desktop computer, copier/multi-function device, fax, and telephone).
Working Conditions: The assistant athletic trainer will work in varied conditions both indoor and outdoor depending on the location of athletic teams' practice and competitions. Trainer will handle biohazard medical materials, but will have proper training in handling these materials through mandated certification. The assistant athletic trainer will be required to work nights and weekends and will travel with athletic teams as needed.
Essential Job Functions:
Team Athletic Training Coverage:
Provides medical coverage for athletic team practices and competitions based on season and sport assignment as designated by Head Athletic Trainer. Facilitates prevention, care, and rehabilitation services for student-athlete athletic injuries. Collaborates with physicians and physical therapists for off-campus appointments, evaluation, diagnostic testing, rehabilitation, and medical clearance of athletic injuries. Communicates regularly on treatment and rehabilitation plans with coaching and administrative staff.
Documentation Management:
Aids in the management of comprehensive records of athletic injuries and treatments, as well as assisting with insurance-related inquiries and submission of needed documentation.
Other Duties:
Other duties as assigned.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Do you have an earned Bachelor degree?
- Do you have the following certifications/licensures? National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification, Illinois Athletic Training Licensure, First Aid / CPR / AED Certified
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