Assistant Athletic Trainer

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist in the prevention, management, and care of injuries encountered in competitive athletics; observe, diagnose injuries and assign appropriate rehabilitation exercises to the student-athlete; consult Head Athletic Trainer on long-term treatments or refer to physician as necessary.

• Assist in coordination of medical care for all home athletics events and the daily operations of the UIS Sports Medicine facilities. Prepare practice and competition sites for emergency treatment and safety measures. Monitor environmental conditions to ensure safety of student-athletes during practice and competition.

• Assist with the organization and administration of a comprehensive, Division II Sports Medicine Program under the direction of the Head Athletic Trainer, including medical clearance and evaluation of incoming and returning student-athletes, injury prevention programs, injury evaluations, injury management, injury treatment and rehabilitation, and educational programs for University of Illinois Springfield student-athletes.

• Create, analyze, and maintain according to HIPAA/FERPA guidelines, complete and accurate, confidential, medical-related records, reports, and related paperwork on student-athlete injuries, treatments, and rehabilitation for insurance, legal, or/or professional purposes.

• Work directly with all assigned sport and strength and conditioning coaches regarding student-athlete welfare such as daily injury reports, musculoskeletal examinations, and safety and equipment recommendations.

• Preceptor for students in the Masters of Athletic Training Program. This includes supervising, mentoring and instructing athletic training student through clinical experiences.

• Hold regular office hours in the Sports Medicine area within the Recreational and Athletic Center at UIS and attend all athletic Department Staff meetings as scheduled during the year.

• Accountable for compliance with NCAA Division II and Great Lakes Valley Conference rules and regulations, University of Illinois policies and procedures, and Federal and State of Illinois laws.

• Additional duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics or Head Athletic Trainer.