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Athletic Trainer Jobs in Kenosha, USA at University of Wisconsin – Parkside
Athletic Trainer
Job Category:
Academic Staff
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
Athletic Trainer (D2/D3)
Job Duties
Reporting directly to the Associate AD for Sports Medicine, the Athletic Trainer integral member of our Sports Medicine Team, serving 17 intercollegiate athletic teams and almost 330 student‑athletes. This position will coordinate a high‑level athletic injury prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation program for assigned sports within Parkside Athletics. The employee is required to keep accurate records of all treatments of athletic injuries and organize the training room.
Athletics
Training Services (70%)
- Provide athletic training services for assigned sports programs.
- Responsible for daily practice and game athletic training coverage, team travel, and coordinating all treatments and physician referrals for assigned sports.
- Provide day‑to‑day athletic training services for student‑athletes around injury prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and reconditioning of athletic injuries.
- Responsible for maintaining accurate and comprehensive medical records on each student‑athlete, including all insurance correspondence.
Administrative Management (30%)
- Maintain National Athletic Trainer’s Association (NATA) certification, WI State licensure and current CPR/AED certification.
- Communicate and work cooperatively with assigned sport coaches, support staff, and administrators regarding student‑athlete welfare (i.e., injury reports and practice limitations).
- Responsible for complying with all NCAA and affiliate conference applicable rules, the NATA Sports Medicine Handbook, and for implementing all required NCAA student‑athlete safety and welfare policies and procedures related to concussion management, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, mental health and other medical requirements.
- Comply with policies and rules of the NCAA, UW‑Parkside, the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, and the UW System.
- Other duties as assigned by the Associate AD for Sports Medicine.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Evaluate, provide treatment and rehabilitation, and document injuries/illnesses in consultation with health‑care professionals and in accordance with established practices, guidelines and protocols.
- Advise, develop and implement plans for injury and illness prevention, emergencies and environmental monitoring to ensure safety of participants during practices, recreational play, events and competitions.
- Serve as an onsite health‑care provider for assigned teams during practices, competitions, recreational play or special events to ensure adequate treatment of injuries/illness and appropriate response to emergency and non‑emergency situations.
- Coordinate patient care, make referrals to various medical resources and provide information based on injury/illness evaluations in collaboration with medical professionals.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Athletic Training or a related field.
- 0–1 year experience in athletic training or a sport medicine related field.
- NATA BOC certification.
- Licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Wisconsin.
Preferred Qualifications
- 1–3 years of hands‑on professional experience working in athletic training or a sport medicine related field.
Expectations
- Weekend & night availability.
- Travel as needed.
Education
Master’s degree
Compensation
$50,000
Legal Requirements
Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act.
Equal Opportunity Employer
UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
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Title: Athletic Trainer
Company: University of Wisconsin – Parkside
Location: Kenosha, USA
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