Assistant Athletic Trainer - Evansville, United States - University of Evansville

Description

Assistant Athletic Trainer / Instructor
The University of Evansville, a member of the Missouri Valley Conference, invites applications for the full-time position of Assistant Athletic Trainer and Instructor. This is a dual appointment position working with UE Intercollegiate Athletics and in the School of Health Sciences and Athletic Training Program.

The candidate will assist the Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine and staff in care of all student-athletes with primary coverage and travel with either Volleyball or Softball and potentially a secondary sport assignment. The Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine will determine the sport coverage.

This position also entails instruction for the School of Health Science / Athletic Training Program and serves as preceptor for students in the Athletic Training Program.

Athletic Training responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Prevention of athletic injuries and illness.
Evaluation, Treatment, and Rehabilitation of athletic injuries.
Work with Sports Medicine team to design and implement prevention and rehab programs
Providing counseling and education to Student-Athletes.
Communicate with Student-Athletes, physicians, coaching staff, and when required, parents regarding the injury status of Student-Athletes.
Administrative aspect of athletic training: electronic documentation, insurance processing
Assist with coordination and scheduling of medical coverage for home and away competitions.
Supervision, education and recruitment of Athletic Training Students and Athletic Training Interns.
Record keeping and documentation including insurance processing.
Work with doctors and other allied health professionals to deliver health care to student-athletes.
Job Requirements

Master's Degree preferred
BOC Certified
Indiana Licensure or eligible/pending
Preferred experience with overhead sport
Previous teaching experience preferred
Previous experience as a clinical preceptor preferred
Excellent verbal and writing communication skills are essential
Able to perform the physical requirements of lifting and carrying objects
Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays
At the University of Evansville Athletics department, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We actively seek to attract, develop, and retain a diverse workforce, and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome candidates who share our passion for promoting diversity and inclusivity in the world of athletics.

Applicants must possess or be able to obtain current First Aid/CPR/AED certification.