Assistant Athletic Trainer and Lecturer - Intercollegiate Athletics and Kinesiology - 21354
ATTENTION:
The Departments of Intercollegiate Athletics and Kinesiology are seeking an Assistant Athletic Trainer (Athletic Trainer, HS120) and a Lecturer (TL020). This position will be split as 50% Assistant Athletic Trainer and 50% as a Lecturer in Kinesiology.
This position reports to the Athletic Training Director and the Kinesiology Chair. The selected candidate will maintain good working relationships with Head Coaches, Athletic Director, Athletic Trainers, Director of Sports Performance, Athletic Department Support Staff, and other Department and University personnel.
Academic Staff positions are provided fixed-term appointments with annual renewals unless otherwise noted. Reappointments for subsequent terms is dependent upon performance, University funding and external forces.
JOB DETAILS:
The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for the care, prevention, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries, to involvement in Athletic Department activities. Considering the wide range of responsibilities, the trainer must be adept in many fields.
To successfully fulfill these many duties, this person must deal effectively with many entities: athletes, coaches, health service personnel and physicians. Maintaining the trust and confidence of all these entities is necessary. Moreover, the assistant trainer should keep abreast of significant improvements by attending seminars, workshops, classes, and clinics.
Violation of University, NCAA or Conference rules on the part of Athletic Department personnel may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master's degree in a related field
- NATABOC Certification
- AED/CPR Certification
- State of Wisconsin Athletic Training Licensure or eligible to obtain by the start of the contract
Preferred Qualifications:
- Preference will be given to candidates that can demonstrate a commitment to health and wellness of student-athletes
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
- Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations, including necessary training and drills
RESPONSIBILITIES:
ATHLETIC TRAINER
1. Assess and treat athletic injuries.
2. Work with coaches and strength & conditioning staff to develop and administer programs for the health and safety of student-athletes.
3. Develop and conduct educational programs for coaches and student-athletes.
4. Refer injured athletes and consult with Team Physicians.
5. After consulting with the injured athlete and Team Physicians, inform the coaching staff of the condition of the athlete and his/her ability to perform.
6. Cooperatively devise rehabilitation programs with the coach, strength & conditioning staff, and student-athlete.
7. Maintain a file of insurance coverage and medical history on student-athletes.
8. Maintain injury and treatment logs on student-athletes.
9. Assist with the administration of the Athletic Department's alcohol and drug programs.
10. Participate in department meetings, functions and support department outreaches.
11. Assume other duties as assigned by the Director of Sports Medicine.
LECTURER
TEACHING/COLLEGE INVOLVEMENT:
1. Teach physical education and/or human performance courses. All instructional staff at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater may be required to teach evening and/or weekend classes.
2. Engage in recruiting activities for the Kinesiology Department.
3. Work with the Kinesiology faculty on course development and design.
4. Maintain regular weekly office hours.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
SCHOLARLY AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY:
1. Attend job-related clinics and conferences.
2. Maintain current membership in professional organizations.
UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY SERVICE:
1. Serve on department and university committees as needed.
2. Serve as a resource to the community in areas of expertise.
*Assume other duties as assigned by the Athletic Training Director and Kinesiology Department Chair.
*This job description is to be used as a guide for accomplishing institutional and departmental objectives and conveys the primary functions and responsibilities of the position.
CAMPUS INFORMATION:
UW-Whitewater is a thriving public university located in southeastern Wisconsin. It leads the way in providing world-class, affordable higher education programs to more students than neighboring regional comprehensives in the University of Wisconsin System. A collaborative team of 1,300 faculty and staff are devoted to the success of the university's 11,500 students at its main and Rock County campuses. The team provides high-impact practices and academic programs - online and in person - from associate to doctoral levels. Recognized nationally for affordability, inclusion, and career development, UWW serves approximately one-third first-generation students and boasts strength in many areas, especially business and education. The campus and community embrace the Warhawk Family spirit, supporting the university's arts and nationally recognized NCAA Division-III level championship athletics. As a proud institution of access, more than 10 percent of undergraduate students use the acclaimed Center for Students with Disabilities - a priority mission since the 1970s.
UW-Whitewater's campuses are located centrally near Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago, offering easy access to the cultural and commercial opportunities of major metropolitan areas. Near both Lake Geneva and the Wisconsin Dells, the area attracts numerous visitors from across the country. Whitewater is a vibrant college community near the Kettle Moraine State Forest offering area residents seasonal outdoor enjoyment. The nearby Rock County campus is located in Janesville, a town of 60,000 located on the Rock River and known as Wisconsin's Park Place.
Belonging and mattering are central to the university's culture, and UW-Whitewater strives to maintain an environment where individual and collective efforts are valued and celebrated. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and actively seeks and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans.
ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 13-campus University of Wisconsin System (https://www.wisconsin.edu).
Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept confidential. In response to a public records request, the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).
Per Regent Policy Document 20-19, University of Wisconsin System Criminal Background Check Policy and UW System Administrative Policy 1275 Recruitment Policies, UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.
For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report, see Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. If you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at 262-472-4660.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary of $46,372.
UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW System's comprehensive benefit package, review the UW System Employee Benefits Brochure.
CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT:
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources. UW-Whitewater is not an e-verify employer, therefore STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:
The review of applications will continue until the position is filled. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
If you have questions regarding this recruitment or if you are unable to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at (262) 472-1024 or hr@uww.edu.
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Kayla DeRosia
Athletic Program Operations Coordinator
262-472-4661
DeRosiaKR11@uww.edu
TO APPLY:
Only complete application packages will be considered. This includes online submission of the following documents:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Name and contact information for three professional references
- Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
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