Athletic Trainer

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Position Title

Athletic Trainer Job Category: Academic Staff Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Athletic Trainer (D2/D3) Job Duties: Reporting directly to the Associate AD for Sports Medicine, the Athletic Trainer integral member of our Sports Medicine Team, serving 17 intercollegiate athletic teams and almost 330 student-athletes. This position will coordinate at a high-level athletic injury prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation for assigned sports within Parkside Athletics. Employee is required to keep accurate records of all treatments of athletic injuries and organize the training room. Athletics Training Services (70%) Provide athletic training services for assigned sports programs. Responsible for daily practice and game athletic training coverage, team travel, coordinating all treatments and physician referrals for assigned sports. Provide day-to-day athletic training services for student-athletes around injury prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and reconditioning of athletic injuries. Responsible for maintaining accurate and comprehensive medical records on each student-athlete, including all insurance correspondence. Administrative Management (30%) Maintain National Athletic Trainer’s Association (NATA) certification, WI State Licensure and current CPR/AED certification. Maintain certifications by completing Communicate and work cooperatively with assigned sport coaches, support staff, and administrators regarding student-athlete welfare (i.e. injury reports and practice limitations). Responsible for complying with all NCAA and affiliate conference applicable rules, the NATA Sports Medicine Handbook and for implementing all required NCAA student-athlete safety and welfare policies and procedures related to concussion management, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, mental health and other medical requirements. Comply with policies and rules of the NCAA, UW-Parkside, the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, and the UW System. Other duties as assigned by the Associate AD for Sports Medicine. Key Job Responsibilities: Evaluates, provides treatment and rehabilitation, and documents injuries/illnesses in consultation with health care professionals and in accordance with established practices, guidelines, and protocols Advises, develops, and implements plans for injury and illness prevention, emergencies, and environmental monitoring to ensure safety of participants during practices, recreational play, events, and competitions Serves as an onsite health care provider for assigned teams during practices, competitions, recreational play, or special events to ensure adequate treatment of injuries/illness and appropriate response to emergency and non-emergency situations Coordinates patient care, makes referrals to various medical resources, and provides information based on injury/illness evaluations in collaboration with medical professionals Department: Athletics Compensation: $50,000 Required

Qualifications

Master's Degree in Athletic Training or a related field 0–1-year experience in athletic training or a sport medicine related field NATA BOC certification Licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Wisconsin

Preferred Qualifications

1–3 years of hands-on professional experience working in athletic training or a sport medicine related field Expectations: Weekend & night availability Travel as needed Education: Master's degree How to Apply: To apply, click the Apply button at the top of this page. Please upload your resume and cover letter. Application materials will be reviewed as they are received, and the position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please submit all application materials within 2 weeks of posting date. Later submissions may be reviewed at the committee’s discretion. Contact Information: Adam Schemm, schemma@uwp.edu Legal Notices and Important Information Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. (see TC1 - App. 4 and p. 12) Note: Criminal Background Check – The Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division prohibits employers from using criminal background check information, policies or practices that have a “disparate impact” and is not “job-related and consistent with business necessity” in hiring decisions. All information used to screen or hire job applications should relate to the duties of the job. Reasonable Accommodations It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 262-595-2204. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to provide reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual with a disability. Parkside Crime Statistics Report In compliance with the Clery Act of 1998, the University of Wisconsin Parkside Crime Statistics Report is available here. Call the UW-Parkside Campus Police Office at (262) 595-2455 for a paper copy of the annual report. Transcript Requirement Please note: Transcriptions will be required upon hire. UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. The Universities of Wisconsin serve approximately 161,000 students. Awarding nearly 37,000 degrees annually, the Universities of Wisconsin is Wisconsin’s talent pipeline, putting graduates in position to increase their earning power, contribute to their communities, and make Wisconsin a better place to live. Nearly 90 percent of in-state Universities of Wisconsin graduates stay in Wisconsin five years after earning a degree – with a median salary of more than $66,000. The Universities of Wisconsin provides a 23:1 return on state investment. The Universities of Wisconsin also contribute to the richness of Wisconsin’s culture and economy with groundbreaking research, new companies and patents, and boundless creative intellectual energy. The Universities of Wisconsin and its employees are purpose-driven, people-focused, and committed to stewardship.