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Posted: 07-Feb-25

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Type: Full-time

Salary: $55,000 Annually

Categories:

Sports Medicine Sports Medicine - Athletic Training

Sector:

Collegiate Sports

Required Education:

4 Year Degree

Internal Number: 1029880

The salary for this position is $55,000 Annually.

Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

The UIC Department of Intercollegiate Athletics invites applicants for the Assistant Athletic Trainer position to join our team of dedicated and highly skilled professionals. The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for the evaluation and assessment of injuries and illness, administer treatment and provides care, prevention, and rehabilitative services for student-athletes. Additionally, provide practice and competitive event coverage.

Duties & 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 to between student athlete, 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.

Job Knowledge & Skills, Education, Experience

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.
 

 

 

To apply, please visit: Career Site

 

For fullest consideration, applicants must apply and submit a cover letter, CV or resume and names of three references (names, titles, phone numbers and e-mail addresses) no later than February 18, 2025.

 

The University of Illinois at Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity and is particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Offers of employment by the University of Illinois may be subject to approval by the University’s Board of Trustees. The University of Illinois may conduct background checks and other pre-employment assessments on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background Checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law.

As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility.

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 https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=1411899

 

 

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