Athletic Trainer

Job Summary:

The Division of Intercollegiate Athletics is seeking candidates for two (2) athletic trainer positions. Under the general supervision of Team Physicians and Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine, provide athletic training services that lead to screening for preventative programs, treatment, rehabilitation and referral of student-athletes to Team Physicians.

One position provides and directs athletic training services for Softball and a second position will provide and direct athletic training services for Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving in an integrated environment of all intercollegiate sports according to Departmental policy, Big Ten and NCAA rules. Both positions will also play a role in coordinating health services for Badger Sport Camps. Key interactions are with the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine, Team Physicians, Director of Camps, the coaches and the student athletes in the performance of duties. An ability to work with diverse cultures and personalities is required as well as a desire to interact in a team approach with other staff members and medical professionals.

Specific tasks will include: Evaluating patients and screening for referral to orthopedic and primary care sports medicine clinics; Performing illness and post-injury evaluation of student-athletes according to physician protocol for referral to appropriate physicians' clinics; Following instructions for injury recovery by Team Physicians to make return to play decisions; Documenting patient interactions into electronic health record; Providing injury/illness updates to the coaching staff on the activity status of each player to assure safety in practice and competition; Preparing practice and competition sites for emergency treatment and safety measures; Working with Athletic Training Education Program students and serving as a clinical preceptor; Being familiar with Departmental Emergency Plan for practice and competition and be prepared to initiate during practice and competition as well as provide CPR/AED and on field extrication; Monitoring environmental conditions to insure safety of student-athletes during practice and competition; Attending and serving as an athletic trainer in a physician clinic as assigned; Communicating all pertinent information regarding student athlete injury or illness status to team physicians for determination of safety in practice and competition; coordination of health services for Badger Sport Camps and performing other duties as assigned by the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine.

Responsibilities:

Evaluates athletic injuries, consults with team physicians and/or healthcare professionals, provides health care, and referrals for patients in support of injury care and injury prevention. - 25% Evaluates, provides treatment and rehabilitation, and documents injuries/illnesses in consultation with health care professionals and in accordance with established practices, guidelines, and protocols - 25% Coordinates patient care, makes referrals to various medical resources, and provides information based on injury/illness evaluations in collaboration with medical professionals - 25% Serves 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 - 25% Advises, develops, and implements plans for injury and illness prevention, emergencies, and environmental monitoring to ensure safety of participants during practices, recreational play, events, and competitions

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Job Summary:

The Division of Intercollegiate Athletics is seeking candidates for two (2) athletic trainer positions. Under the general supervision of Team Physicians and Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine, provide athletic training services that lead to screening for preventative programs, treatment, rehabilitation and referral of student-athletes to Team Physicians.

One position provides and directs athletic training services for Softball and a second position will provide and direct athletic training services for Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving in an integrated environment of all intercollegiate sports according to Departmental policy, Big Ten and NCAA rules. Both positions will also play a role in coordinating health services for Badger Sport Camps. Key interactions are with the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine, Team Physicians, Director of Camps, the coaches and the student athletes in the performance of duties. An ability to work with diverse cultures and personalities is required as well as a desire to interact in a team approach with other staff members and medical professionals.

Specific tasks will include: Evaluating patients and screening for referral to orthopedic and primary care sports medicine clinics; Performing illness and post-injury evaluation of student-athletes according to physician protocol for referral to appropriate physicians' clinics; Following instructions for injury recovery by Team Physicians to make return to play decisions; Documenting patient interactions into electronic health record; Providing injury/illness updates to the coaching staff on the activity status of each player to assure safety in practice and competition; Preparing practice and competition sites for emergency treatment and safety measures; Working with Athletic Training Education Program students and serving as a clinical preceptor; Being familiar with Departmental Emergency Plan for practice and competition and be prepared to initiate during practice and competition as well as provide CPR/AED and on field extrication; Monitoring environmental conditions to insure safety of student-athletes during practice and competition; Attending and serving as an athletic trainer in a physician clinic as assigned; Communicating all pertinent information regarding student athlete injury or illness status to team physicians for determination of safety in practice and competition; coordination of health services for Badger Sport Camps and performing other duties as assigned by the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine.

Responsibilities:

Evaluates athletic injuries, consults with team physicians and/or healthcare professionals, provides health care, and referrals for patients in support of injury care and injury prevention. - 25% Evaluates, provides treatment and rehabilitation, and documents injuries/illnesses in consultation with health care professionals and in accordance with established practices, guidelines, and protocols - 25% Coordinates patient care, makes referrals to various medical resources, and provides information based on injury/illness evaluations in collaboration with medical professionals - 25% Serves 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 - 25% Advises, develops, and implements plans for injury and illness prevention, emergencies, and environmental monitoring to ensure safety of participants during practices, recreational play, events, and competitions

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Education:

Required
Bachelor's Degree
Athletic Training (or similar field)

Preferred
Master's Degree

Qualifications:

• Athletic Training Certification is required from the BOC AT.
  
• Wisconsin Athletic Trainer License required.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $57,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as:
- Generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off;
- Competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits;
- Badger gear & season tickets for Badger football, men's basketball and men's hockey, and/or the varsity sports pass.

More Benefits information can be found at https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/. 

Additional Information:

Conditions of Appointment: This is a 100% Academic Staff appointment. Salary will be assigned within the appropriate range, commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience. An excellent benefits package is also included. Anticipated start date on or after May 26, 2025.

Successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

How to Apply:

To ensure full consideration, please submit your completed application no later than 11:55 p.m. CST on the Apply By date. Your application should include:
1. A cover letter detailing how your qualifications and experiences align with the responsibilities of the position.
2. A comprehensive resume.

Please note that reference checks will be conducted for finalists. Applicants selected to proceed in the selection process will be notified directly. All applicants will receive notification once a final selection has been made and the search is complete.

Contact:

Kayla Weisensel
kw4@athletics.wisc.edu
608-262-6340
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Athletic Trainer(HS076)

Department(s):

A42-INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS/GENERAL OPERATNS/SPRTS MED

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

314053-AS

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