Athletic Trainer

This position is eligible for health, dental, life insurance and other benefits through Chicago State University. Click here for a complete list of benefits: https://csu.edu/humanresources/benefits.htm

Chicago State University ( CSU), is the oldest public university in the Chicago metropolitan area. Chicago State University is Illinois' only four-year U.S. Department of Education-designated Predominantly Black Institution ( PBI). CSU serves over 1,500 undergraduate students and nearly 900 graduate students. The university is a nationally accredited university with five colleges in Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Health Sciences and Pharmacy and proudly supports a diverse and non-traditional student population that hails from 28 countries and 36 states.

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The Athletic Trainer provides care for and aids in the prevention of athletically-related injuries, including therapeutic rehabilitation to allow for return to competition, while prioritizing the welfare of student-athletes.

1. Serve as an authority, provide expertise, and perform highly specialized work in field.

2. Exercise knowledge and methodology of a profession or specialized field.

3. Keep abreast of relevant legislation, rules, regulations, tools, procedures, technical specifications, and developments in the field.

4. Pursue professional development activities to expand knowledge.

5. Provide specialized services, investigate and trouble-shoot problems.

6. Plan and execute complex projects in field of expertise.

7. Analyze data and information, evaluate and summarize findings.

8. Research, conceptualize, define and communicate ideas and issues; provide insight, recommend action, and pursue solutions to problems.

9. Provide advice and counsel, serving as a "consultant" to other staff members within the unit, campus, or the general public, within the unique area of expertise.

10. Formulate policy based on judgment and expert knowledge of a particular area.

11. Identify and evaluate resources and obtain information relevant to a specialized area.

12. Coordinate working relationships with peers and other appropriate University personnel to achieve defined goals and objectives.

13. May supervise and/or train other staff members or students.

14. Represent the unit on various campus committees or teams related to the specialize area.

15. Act as liaison with other skilled specialists throughout the state and nationwide.

16. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree, plus two years of relevant experience; National Athletic Trainers Association ( NATA) certification; first aid, CPR and AED certification; ability to work flexible schedule and travel with teams to away contests, where necessary.
As a staff member within the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, the person assuming this position is responsible for knowledge of and compliance with institutional, conference and NCAA rules, both those general in nature and those which apply specifically to their job responsibilities. Knowledge of and compliance with NCAA rules is a condition of employment in this position.

The person assuming this position must possess: interpersonal and verbal communication skills; ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies; critical thinking and problem solving aptitude; ability to initiate appropriate action to resolve challenging issues; organizational and time management skills to effectively prioritize and manage projects; and conscious customer service orientation.

Chicago State University is committed to diversity and inclusion in our campus community and encourages individuals from all backgrounds to join our team. We comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and provide equal opportunity in our educational programs and activities, admission of students and conditions of employment for all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, gender, religion, age, ability, sexual orientation or national origin.

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent interstate and statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours; outdoor exposure to sun and heat.

Medical office and sport arena setting.