Assistant Athletic Trainer

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• Prevention and care of athletic injury and illnesses
• Evaluation of athletic injuries
• Communication of information between the sports medicine team, coaches, student-athletes and parents
• Education and counseling for student-athletes regarding their injury/illness
• Maintain appropriate documentation and record-keeping
• Maintain the system of daily records of assessments, treatments, and rehabilitation for all athletes with guaranteed confidentiality according to FERP, HIPPA, and other regulations that apply
• Oversee the monitoring and care of the athletics training room, equipment, and inventory housed there.
• Other administrative duties as assigned by the Director of Sports Medicine

Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, in a manner consistent with professional standards, including making oral presentations to groups and contributing to the development of high-quality written materials which reflect positively on the University
• Ability to consistently demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with persons both internal and external to the University, both on the telephone and in person. The ability to relate in a caring manner to students and families from a broad range of backgrounds, both in group situations and individually, and to effectively advise students and mediate disputes, some of which will be emotionally charged.
• Ability to use new technologies to accomplish team and departmental goals
• Ability to travel and work a varied schedule which may include night and weekend hours
• Current certification in first aid, CPR and AED.
• Eligible for state of Kansas Licensure

Education & Experience:

• Master’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization is required.
• National Athletic Trainer’s Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) certificated.
• 1 to 2 years of experience in a University Intercollegiate athletics setting is preferred.