Assistant Athletic Trainer

Job Title:

Assistant Athletic Trainer Department:

Athletics Reports To:

Director of Sports Medicine Job Type:

This is a full time, exempt position.

General Description:

William Woods University is seeking interested and qualified candidates for a full-time Assistant Athletic Trainer to work collectively and cooperatively with the Director of Sports Medicine. This is a 10-month (August 1st- June 1st), exempt position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include assisting the Director of Sports Medicine with all athletic training aspects in support of a NAIA athletic department. This includes but is not limited to; assessment, treatment, rehabilitation interventions, and referrals of athletic injuries. Schedule will vary based on assigned sport/season and will include evenings and some weekends in addition to possible travel during post-season as schedule allows. Assigned sports with be assigned by Director of Sports Medicine. Abides by the Code of Ethics of the National Athletic Trainers Association. Ensure NAIA standards for the provision of appropriate athletic training services to student athletes are consistently met. Schedule & Clinical Responsibilities Develop and manage treatment schedules for assigned teams, Monday - Friday Evening and weekend event coverage as scheduled.

Position Requirements:

Education:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Master's degree preferred. Possess and maintain national certification through the Board of Certification Inc. (BOC). Must have or obtain a license to practice Athletic Training in the state of Missouri. CPR/AED/First Aid certification. Must possess a valid drivers license.

Experience:

Knowledge of injury prevention, rehabilitation, and safe conditioning practices Strong understanding of anatomy, exercise physiology, kinesiology, and nutrition Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong organizational and time-management abilities Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment Sound judgment and professionalism when handling sensitive student information Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student-athlete development

Typical Physical Demands:

Hold a valid driver's license. Ability to climb several flights of stairs several times each day. Ability to lift, push or pull up to 20 pounds. Ability to sit or stand for long periods. Ability to speak and read English fluently. Must possess a Missouri driver's license and adhere to the WWU vehicle policy. Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Work Schedule:

Benefits:

State Licensure, NATA, and BOC Dues fully covered. Up to $1000.00 allowance for CEU's. Other benefits offered by William Woods University can be found at the following URL which includes life, dental, health, PTO, and retirement benefits. o William Woods University Full-Time Employee Benefit Fact Sheet WWU provides employees and their dependents with an opportunity to enroll in undergraduate, masters or doctoral coursework for credit at the university at a free or reduced cost. Employees interested in undergraduate degrees are eligible upon completion of three months of service. Masters or doctoral (including EDS) level degrees begins upon completion of six months of service. William Woods University is an independent institution chartered by the State of Missouri with main campus facilities in Fulton, MO. It has been operating continuously since 1870, taking its current form as a coeducational university with undergraduate and graduate programs in 1993. Today, William Woods draws approximately 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students from 35 states and approximately 11 foreign countries. William Woods has been ranked as a Top 100 Midwest University by U.S. News and World Report, and has been recognized for the quality and affordability of its online degree programs. With a full liberal arts curriculum, William Woods also offers a strong professional tradition, with nationally ranked programs in Equestrian Studies and American Sign Language. Its graduate education program figures strongly in the administration and leadership of Missouri's state school system. William Woods University is governed by a self-perpetuating board of trustees, and remains committed to serving the public good by helping students link intellectual development with the responsibilities of citizenship and professional life. William Woods University is an Equal Opportunity Employer