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Employment Status: Administrative

Description of Key Responsibility:

Note that all functions described below must be performed, and it is normally the responsibility of the individual in this position to perform them and/or see that they are performed.

1. Supervise and guide the health care of intercollegiate athletes, including prevention, initial care, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries and illnesses.

2. Providing counseling and education to our student-athletes.

3. Assist with the coordination and scheduling of medical care for home and away competitions.

4. Supervision, education, and evaluation of athletic training students.

5. Interprofessional work with other allied health professionals to deliver care to student-athletes.

6. Healthcare delivery is done in conjunction with the patient and maintains them at the center of the care.

7. Provide medical coverage outlined in the college’s medical care policies and procedures manual.

8. Maintain assigned documentation and record keeping for the athletic training department.

9. Other athletic training administrative duties as assigned by the director of sports medicine.

OTHER KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Support the College’s mission, vision and values, and contribute to the advancement of the College’s Strategic Plan.

+ Demonstrate a strong commitment to continuous quality improvement.

+ Demonstrate civil and inclusive behavior when interacting with staff, faculty, students and visitors to the College. Promote a flexible, collaborative and inclusive work and living environment and engage in educational opportunities.

Education/Training:

Bachelor’s degree or entry level master’s degree from CAATE accredited Athletic Training Program in appropriate area of specialization with professional experience in collegiate athletics. Master’s degree in related area strongly preferred.

Experience:

Currently Certified by the Board of Certification ( BOC ); Experience supervising athletic training students preferred. Familiarity with NCAA Division III governing rules.

Licenses or Certifications:

Illinois State Licensure or eligible. Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record strongly preferred.

Position Summary:

The Assistant Athletic Trainer works autonomously under the supervision of the director of sports medicine and director of athletics. The individual supervises the care of student-athletes competing in North Central College’s athletics programs. The assistant athletic trainer is responsible for the prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation of injuries sustained by student-athletes within the College’s comprehensive sports medicine program. The assistant athletic trainer may also serve as a preceptor for the students in the North Central College Master’s in Athletic Training Program.