Athletic Trainer

Millikin University an NCAA Division III institution and member of the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin is seeking an Athletic Trainer who is responsible for providing comprehensive sports medicine services to student-athletes including injury prevention evaluation treatment and rehabilitation. The Athletic Trainer collaborates with coaches physicians and university staff to ensure safe participation in athletic programs. Sport assignment is flexible but preferably seeking a year-round football assignment (football in fall womens flag football and off-season football training in spring).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the

following:

Provide on-site athletic training services for assigned intercollegiate sports including practices and competitions.

Evaluate athletic injuries and develop appropriate treatment and rehabilitation plans.

Administer first aid and emergency care to injured student-athletes.

Implement injury prevention programs including conditioning taping bracing and education.

Coordinate referrals to team physicians or other healthcare professionals as needed.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records in compliance with institutional and legal standards.

Oversee and maintain athletic training facilities supplies and equipment.

Assist with pre-participation physical examinations and medical screenings.

Educate student-athletes on injury prevention nutrition and overall wellness.

Ensure compliance with institutional policies as well as conference and governing body regulations

Travel with teams as required.

Supervise student workers interns or graduate assistants (if applicable).

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:This position does not have supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to succeed in a result-driven professional organization. Maintaining professional performance demeanor team-approach and focus on results while working under pressure in a dynamic environment

Minimum Education and/or Experience:

Bachelors degree in Athletic Training or a related field; Masters preferred. New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Certification by the Board of Certification (BOC) for Athletic Trainers.

Current state licensure (or eligibility for licensure) in Illinois.

CPR/AED and First Aid certification.

Strong interpersonal organizational and communication skills.

Ability to work evenings weekends and travel as required.

Previous experience in a collegiate or small university setting preferred.

Experience working with multiple sports programs preferred.

Familiarity with electronic medical record systems is preferred.