Athletic Trainer

Position Summary The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for the care, prevention and rehabilitation of injuries for student athletes. Provide game and practice coverage. Key Responsibilities Administer treatment and provide post-surgery rehabilitation of injuries. Instruct athletes on injury prevention. Administer game and practice activities including taping and stretching of athletes. Provide medical coverage of athletic games and practices. Assess injuries and give treatment. Act as liaison between student athletes, parents, doctors, coaches, and athletic department. Research, assess and implement injury prevention and rehabilitation techniques. Adhere to all University, Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in kinesiology or a related field and a minimum of two years experience are required. National Athletic Trainers’ Association certification and State of Illinois Department of Professional Regulation license required. Knowledge of Conference rules and regulations. CPR and safety certifications. Direct knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations required. Knowledge of MS office applications. Effective communication skills. Benefits This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits. EEO Statement The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. Artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation. #J-18808-Ljbffr UIC Intercollegiate Athletics