Athletic Trainer

Location: Eureka, Illinois | Type: Full-time

About the role

Assist the Head Athletic Trainer with the development, coordination and administration of a comprehensive athletic training program for Eureka College intercollegiate sports.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Athletic Trainer in managing the sports medicine department.
• Assist with proper recordkeeping and injury prevention, evaluation, management, treatment and rehabilitation for varsity student-athletes.
• Provide day-to-day coverage of the athletic training room for rehabilitation and evaluation of injuries.
• Provide practice and athletic contest coverage as determined by the Head Athletic Trainer.
• Assist with the coordination of proper response and care with designated team physician on all Eureka College student-athlete injuries.
• Maintain current knowledge of NCAA guidelines in the NCAA sports medicine handbook as well as conference guidelines and requirements.
• Assist with the yearly inventory, and order supplies and equipment as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer.
• Maintain clear communication and professional relationships with students, coaches, faculty, staff, and external constituents.
• Assist with maintaining accurate medical and insurance records for the athletic department administration, coaching staff, and all support staff.
• Provide care for the athletic training equipment and facilities, maintaining a clean and professional work environment.
• Manage student workers as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in related field.
• 1+ year of athletic training experience.
• 1+ year of collegiate athletic training experience (desirable).
• Valid driver’s license.
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certification.
• Certified by the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (NATABOC).
• Licensed or eligible in the state of Illinois.

Skills

• Knowledge of principles, practices and techniques of athletic training.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability to deliver knowledge to and instruct student-athletes in an effective manner.
• Knowledge of safety and first aid techniques.
• Skill in identifying problems, evaluating alternatives and implementing effective solutions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with a diverse population.
• Knowledge of basic computer applications and electronic mail.

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move greater than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Work is routinely performed both indoor and outdoor, in office environment and in gyms, on playing fields, and other recreational environments. The employee may be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. Off-campus travel is required.

Schedule

The work schedule for this position varies depending on practice and home game schedules. This position requires flexibility and the ability to work mornings, nights and weekends.

Pay

$50,000 to $55,000 annually

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick.
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

About Eureka College

Eureka College is a member of the NCAA Division III, the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, and the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference. Focused on “excellence in learning, service, and leadership,” Eureka currently has nearly 600 students enrolled in 23 undergraduate degree programs. The College was named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for three consecutive years, rated No. 1 in the Midwest on the US News “Great Schools, Great Prices” best value list twice, and is cited as one of fifty national “All-American Colleges” by the Intercollegiate Studies Institute. Chartered in 1855 by abolitionists who were members of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Eureka provides a non-sectarian liberal arts education and was the first college in Illinois and the third in the nation to admit men and women on an equal basis—equality of educational opportunity continues to be a focus of the College. The town of Eureka offers the ambiance of a small town combined with easy access to the amenities of metropolitan areas. Eureka’s mid-state region is Illinois’ largest business and commercial center outside Chicago. Nearby Peoria, Bloomington, and Normal, Illinois offer a wide range of cultural opportunities, with Chicago and St. Louis less than three hours away.