Assistant Athletic Trainer- Track & Field

The University of Iowa Athletics Department is hiring a full-time Assistant Athletic Trainer to provide support to Track and Field. This position will work closely with the Director of Athletic Training Services, and additional athletic training staff, as well as with team physicians and extended sports medicine staff regarding the care and management of injuries and illnesses to University of Iowa student-athletes. For more information regarding Athletics: About UI Athletics - Iowa Hawkeyes Athletics - Official Athletics Website.

 Primary Position Responsibilities:

• Provide team healthcare services (e.g., mitigation, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation). Develop return to play plans, coordinate referrals, and maintain excellent communication with a multidisciplinary medical health care team. Assist with emergency action plans, development and rehearsal of involved parties. Develop and educate on sport specific injury trends and conditions. Travel with assigned team as needed and per policy. 
• Document all treatment and rehabilitation services according to departmental policies and procedures. Provide status reports for coaches and medical personnel. 
• Adhere to policies and procedures related to covered/non-covered healthcare expenses. Maintain accurate health insurance information. Collect and evaluate current Interim Health Questionnaires for assigned teams. 
• Assist the Director and Insurance Coordinator with trouble shooting insurance/billing issues. 
• Create a welcoming environment for all student-athletes focused on their health, safety and overall well-being. Establish positive relationships with student-athletes founded on fairness, openness, honesty, and leadership opportunity.  Positively contribute to an environment that enhances the overall experience for student-athletes, and all members of the Athletics Department, alike. 
• Commit to team goals and shared accomplishments. 
• Adhere to the rules and regulations of the University, the Big Ten Conference, and the NCAA; commits to reporting and Big Ten or NCAA violations involving the University of Iowa to departmental compliance personnel. 
• Manage resources and acts as an advocate for any student-athlete, employee or program.
• Contributes to the recruitment of employees.

The University of Iowa is a Big Ten, nationally ranked research university with 30,000 students located in Iowa City. A vibrant community boasting excellent public schools, safe, comfortable neighborhoods, affordable housing, a highly educated population, and numerous cultural and recreational and sporting opportunities and events contribute to the Iowa City area, frequently appearing high on the best places to live listings. 

The University of Iowa offers an excellent fringe benefit package including paid vacation and sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. 

Welcoming

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Excellence

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Collaboration

We collaborate with health care systems, providers, and communities across Iowa and the region as well as within our UI community. We believe teamwork- guided by compassion- is the best way to work.  

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