Assistant Athletic Trainer | Northern Illinois University

DeKalb, Illinois, Northern Illinois University (NIU) is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Athletic Trainer. This is a full-time, 12-month position with benefits. Under the general supervision of the Head Athletic Trainer, this position is responsible for assisting in the management and administration of all phases of the athletic training operations. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Athletic Training Services Provide athletic training services to sports as assigned; Services include prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries and coverage of practices/contests as deemed necessary and assigned by the head athletic trainer. Medical Record Retention Maintain complete medical records for assigned teams, including insurance referrals, daily treatments, physician referrals, and injury reports in conformity with the Athletic Training Policies and Procedures. Relations & Teamwork Maintain positive relationships with team physicians and medical specialists. Supervision Provide direct supervision of student athletic training staff, graduate and undergraduate. Department Needs Assist with departmental needs as requested. Licensure Maintain working knowledge of advances in the field as well as current membership in the National Athletic Trainers Association, Inc. and the Illinois Athletic Trainers Association, Inc., State of Illinois Licensure. NCAA  Compliance Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of NIU  policies and procedures and conduct the unit within those regulations. Public Relations When practical under the circumstances, intercollegiate athletic staff are encouraged to voluntarily attend all athletic events to promote audience participation and support for  NIU  team efforts. Promote public relations beneficial to the university, the athletic department and the profession. Safety & Student Athlete Well-Being Work in cooperation with athletic department staff to access available resources concerning the following areas of athletic care: safe and protective athletic equipment and facilities, nutrition, recognition and education of substance abuse, personal and mental hygiene, first aid and  CPR . Minimum Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree N.A.T.A. Certification Eligible to meet Illinois Athletic Trainer Registration requirements. Athletic training experience in school or clinic setting. Experience as certified athletic trainer. Physical Demands: Standing, lifting, sitting, running, carrying up to 50 lbs. Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree. Minimum 1 year Athletic training experience at the university, college, or clinic level. Experience with  NCAA  Division I athletes. Minimum 2 years work experience as a certified athletic trainer. $55,000.08/Annually ($2,291.67/Semi-monthly); NIU offers a robust benefits package.