Reports To: Director of Intercollegiate Athletics
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Athletic Trainer is a full-time, 11-month position in the Department of Athletics, reporting to the Director of Athletics and Assistant Director of Athletics. 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 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 Dominican University.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- The Athletic Trainer handles responsibilities pertaining to student-athlete health and wellness.
- The Athletic Trainer assists in managing the athletic training operating budget and helps supervise and schedule part-time assistant athletic trainers and student-workers.
- All job components shall be completed with attention to university, conference, and NCAA compliance, rules, and regulations.
- Other duties as required and/or assigned by supervisor.
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 standing, walking, and demonstrating athletic activities.
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times
- Must be able to work evenings and weekends
Salary and FLSA Status:
- Salary: $51,000 - $54,000 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.
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