Assistant Athletic Trainer - 10-month position

Loras College•Dubuque, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists in the oversight of all aspects of health care for Loras College student-athletics within the guidelines set forth by Loras College, the American Rivers Conference, and the NCAA Division III. This is a 10-month position. The role involves supporting the College's Catholic Identity, mission, and Church teachings in its functions. Key responsibilities include managing health and medical paperwork for athletes, monitoring pre-existing conditions, and making participation decisions in the absence of a physician's order. The Assistant Head Athletic Trainer will handle injury care for all Loras College sponsored sports, providing full-time coverage during games and practices, both home and away, for assigned sports, and traveling as needed. The position also involves assisting with recommendations for equipment and supply purchases, consulting on protective devices, and evaluating and supervising athletic training students. Additionally, the role supports the formulation and monitoring of treatment and rehabilitation plans, assists student-athletes in seeking physician referrals, and coordinates with the Business Office regarding the College's insurance plan for athletic-related injuries. The Assistant Athletic Trainer will function as an Approved Preceptor (ACI) for supervising athletic training students and must support the mission and vision of the College and respect its Catholic tradition. Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Master's Degree
Complete of a Master's Entry-level CAATE approved program
Requires certification by the American Red Cross in first and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Minimum of one year of BOC certification.
Skilled in the use of a personal computer and Microsoft Office Suite.
Good knowledge of the principles and practices of health care for intercollegiate student-athletes.
Good knowledge of the health care policies of Loras College, the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and the NCAA Division III.
Some knowledge of modern management and leadership practices.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, faculty, subordinates, student-athletes and general public.
Ability to solve problems effectively and provide a positive role model for student-athletes.
Able to use all related medical equipment.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of, or experience in, CAATE-approved program preferred.

Responsibilities

Distributes and collects necessary health and medical papers required for participation in intercollegiate athletics.
May monitor pre-existing health conditions of potential student-athletes involved in intercollegiate athletics.
In absence of a physician's order, assists with the decisions necessary for participation.
Assistant Head Athletic Trainer with injury care for all sports sponsored by Loras College.
Provides full-time coverage, game and practice, home and away for assigned sports.
Travel as available with assigned sports
Assists with recommendations for the purchase of equipment and supplies.
Consults on purchase of protective devices and equipment.
Assists with the evaluation and supervision of athletic training students.
Assists in the formulation and monitoring of treatment and rehabilitation of student-athletes.
Assists student-athletes in the decision to seek a physician's referral.
Assists in coordinating with Business Office staff the College insurance plan as related to injuries occurring during intercollegiate athletic competition, practice or travel.
Functions as an ACI - Approved Preceptor in supervision of athletic training students.
Supports the mission and vision of the College and respects the College's Catholic tradition.
Performs related duties as assigned.