Details

Posted: 06-Nov-24

Location: River Forest, Illinois

Type: Full-time

Salary: 51,000-54,000

Categories:

Sports Medicine Sports Medicine - Athletic Training

Sector:

Collegiate Sports

Salary Details:

11-month position POSITION SUMMARY: The Athletic Trainer is a full-time, 11-month position in the Department of Athletics, reporting to the Director of Athletics and Assistant Director of Athletics. The day-to-day components of the position range from providing the care, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries for all student-athletes to scheduling coverage for scheduled practices, home contests, and selected away contests to overseeing, creating, and tracking all student-athlete medical forms and insurance. The Athletic Trainer is sensitive to the needs of a diverse student body and is committed to assisting the Department of Athletics in enhancing and supporting the student-athlete experience consistent with the mission of Dominican University.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Athletic Trainer handles responsibilities pertaining to student-athlete health and wellness.The Athletic Trainer assists in managing the athletic training operating budget and helps supervise and schedule part-time assistant athletic trainers (s) and student-workers. All job components shall be completed with attention to university, conference, and NCAA compliance, rules, and regulations. Other duties as required and/or assigned by supervisor.

Physical Demands: Ability to spend long durations of the workday standing, walking, and demonstrating athletic activities. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times Must be able to work evenings and weekends Salary and FLSA Status Salary: $51,000 - $54,000 annually FLSA Status: Exempt, 37.5 hours

Benefits Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance Retirement plan with employer matching contributions Professional development opportunities Tuition remission for employees and their dependents Flexible spending accounts (FSA) Generous paid time off (PTO) Employment at Dominican University is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation. About Dominican University Dominican University is a Catholic, comprehensive teaching university located in River Forest, a suburb of Chicago, with an additional campus in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Dominican University offers associate, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees. It is highly regarded for its academic rigor, thoughtful accompaniment of students, intentional affordability, and values-based, relationship-centered learning environment.

Dominican currently enrolls over 3,300 students, including 2,280 undergraduates and 1,027 graduate students. Sixty-eight percent (68%) of undergraduate students identify as Latinx, 5% as Black or African American, and 3% as Asian. Under-represented minority students comprise 77% of the undergraduate enrollment and 38% of the graduate enrollment. Over 90 percent of undergraduates receive some form of financial aid. Nearly half of all undergraduates are first-generation college students; over half are federal Pell Grant recipients, illustrating their families’ level of income; and 58% are eligible for low-income MAP grants from the State of Illinois. Recognized since 2011 as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education, Dominican is committed to expanding and enhancing educational opportunities for Latinx students and all students from historically underrepresented groups. For more information, visit www.dom.edu. Expectations for all Dominican Employees: To support the University's mission of preparing students to pursue truth, give compassionate service, and participate in the creation of a more just and humane world, engage in university service work that promotes collaboration and community building. This includes participating in organizational initiatives, supporting campus events, contributing to community outreach, and fostering a diverse and inclusive environment through involvement in various staff-driven activities and groups. Institutional Statement Dominican University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Dominican University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. If you need accommodations due to a disability, you may contact us at opc@dom.edu for assistance.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 
Bachelor’s degree
NATA certification and Illinois state licensure (or eligibility to apply for license)
A commitment to adhering to all university, conference, and NCAA policies and regulations
Availability to work evenings and weekends

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 
Master’s degree preferred.

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