Athletic Trainer

Position Responsibilities

• Reports to associate athletic director, sports medicine and Vice President for athletics.

• Follow the NATA code of ethics, NATA governing statements, and NCAA sports medicine guidelines for athletic trainers.

• Maintains accurate records of student-athletes’ at UIU which includes but not limited to physicals, medical histories, injuries, rehabilitation programs, and physician appointments.

• Coordinate doctor visits for injured student-athletes of assigned sports.

• Coordinate medical coverage (athletic trainer, physician, or EMS) for home and away events as necessary for assigned sports.

• Provides daily updated injury reports to all coaches of assigned sports.

• Assists in maintenance of athletic training inventory.

• Assists in maintenance of safe and functional athletic training equipment.

• Assists with NCAA and UIU drug testing programs.

• Assists in the development and enforcement of policies and procedures for smooth operation in the athletic training facility.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the associate athletic director, sports medicine and athletic directors.

Key Competencies

• Proficient with preventing, recognizing, evaluating, and treating athletic injuries.

• Experience with maintaining accurate records of student-athlete injuries and other medical documents. Upper Iowa University uses the ATS program for this.

• Ability to communicate efficiently with other staff members, head coaches, student-athletes, parents, and many medical professionals.

Minimum Qualifications 

• Earned a master’s degree in athletic training or related field from an accredited university or college.

• Certified athletic trainer by the Board of Certification, Inc. and in good standing with this organization.

• Licensed as an athletic trainer in the state of Iowa or eligible for licensure.

• Current certification/training in BLS CPR, AED, and first aid.