Athletic Trainer

EXPIRED

Responsibilities

Provide Athletic Training services (prevention, treatment, evaluation, rehabilitation, and recording of athletic injuries, coordinating care of athletes with other allied health professionals, dealing with insurance issues, and communicating with coaches, parents and athletes- these services are to be provided for all team practices, training sessions, and competitions), and other responsibilities as assigned by the Senior Director of Athletic Training/Athletics Health Care Administrator. 

Provide medical coverage and travel on all away competitions.

Assist with staff and doctors, the development and implementation of policies in relation to the care of our student-athletes.

Ensure consistent communication and follow up of student-athletes well-being to Athletic Department administrators and team physicians.

Coordinate physical examinations and medical referrals for assigned student-athletes to determine their ability to practice and compete.

Evaluate and recommend new techniques and equipment that would enhance the benefit of the sports medicine program.

Work in collaboration with the strength and conditioning, nutrition, psychology and mental wellness, and sport science staff to ensure safety in the design and implementation of fitness, nutrition and conditioning programs customized to meet individual student-athlete needs.

Assist in managing Athletic Training Facilities (includes inventory, maintenance of physical facility and equipment, and staffing)

Aid the Athletic Training Education Program in the recruitment and selection of Student Athletic Trainers

Supervision of Student Athletic Trainers as they provide services to our athletes as a preceptor of the Athletic Trainer Education program

Maintain Athletic Training Certification and State Licensure by attending educational courses, seminars, home study courses approved by the National Athletic Training Association

Other assignments as assigned by the Senior Director of Athletic Training/Athletics Health Care Administrator.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required and master’s degree preferred in an appropriate area of specialization

Certified by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification (

NATABOC

)

Eligible for a Utah State Athletic Training Licensure (www.dopl.utah.gov)

Familiarity with

NCAA

governing rules

Three to five years of athletic training experience post

NATABOC

certification required

Must be able to lift a minimum of 30 pounds frequently and up to 60 pounds occasionally, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Must have physical ability to work long hours which includes standing and walking for long periods of time.

Demonstrate effective communication and Human relations skills.

A valid Driver’s License is required prior to start and must be maintained as a condition of employment.

Preferences

Experience covering

NCAA

D1, professional, or minor league Baseball as a Certified Athletic Trainer strongly preferred.

Additional certifications and/or experience in rehabilitation, sports performance, and implementing preventative strategies.

Familiarity and compliance with Conference governing rules

Type

Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior

URS

service, may elect to enroll in

URS

if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from

URS

are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34

CFR

part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (

OEO

/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please disclose any prior discipline or other consequences or sanctions imposed against you in connection with sexual harassment, other sexual misconduct, discrimination or retaliation.

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents 1. Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Document Description for More Information – Addendum to the University of Utah – Veteran Only 2. Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Description for More Information – Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) – Veteran Only

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