DePaul College Prep located in Chicago Illinois is searching for a fulltime Assistnt Athletic Trainer to assist our Head Athletic Trainer. Previous Athletic Trainer experience is preferred but not required based on previously held professional positions or educational background. In this role and with the help of the Head Athletic Trainer the Assistant Athletic Trainer will oversee the care and rehabilitation of athletes during practice and competition coverage. Other responsibilities include field and venue setup assessments documentation and communication with team physicians physical therapists parents and school representatives.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
- Bachelors Degree in Athletic Training or related field.
- Able to obtain or currently Licensed as an Athletic Trainer (ATC) in the state of Illinois.
- Current First Aid and CPR/AED certifications.
- Must be extremely well organized and highly motivated with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to lift patients using biomedical techniques frequently throughout the course of a work day/shift; must be capable of easily lifting fifty (50) pounds of weight alone.
SPECIFIC DUTIES
- Directing and communication of care.
- Performs injury evaluations of studentathletes.
- Provides appropriate medical treatment to injured or ill studentathletes.
- Responsible for rehabilitation on athletic related injuries.
- Provides first aid and emergency care when necessary.
- Refers studentathletes to appropriate medical facilities including scheduling studentathletes for medical appointments.
- Attends home games and practices for assigned teams.
- Work evening and weekend hours as assigned.
- Needs to be flexible with schedule changes while following the given clinic and sports coverage schedule.
- Communicates with team physicians regarding treatment and followup care of studentathletes.
- Documents injury reports progress notes and team physician doctors clinics
- Communicates on a daily basis with coaches regarding the status of their studentathletes.
BENEFITS AVAILABLE
- Medical Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Accident Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Sick Personal and Holiday Days
- 403(b) Plan
- Transit Benefit
SALARY RANGE
$47000 $57000 per year depending on experience.