Assistant Athletic Trainer Fulton, MO
- Athletics; Athletic Training
Description Westminster College Athletics is seeking qualified applicants for an immediate opening for the position of Assistant Athletic Trainer.
Westminster College Athletics competes at the NCAA Division III level as a member of the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC) and the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC). The Department of Athletics supports the mission of Westminster College by enhancing educational experience through intercollegiate athletics. The department is committed to leadership development, service, competitive excellence, and student-athlete well-being while operating in accordance with NCAA, SLIAC, and UMAC rules and regulations.
Requirements Essential Functions:
The statements below are intended to describe the principal duties of the person or persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties and responsibilities. Collaborate with the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine in the administration and operation of the sports medicine clinic
Provide sports medicine coverage for home athletic events and assigned travel responsibilities
Evaluate, treat, and rehabilitate injuries sustained by student-athletes
Assist with organizing and administering annual pre-participation physical examinations
Maintain accurate and confidential medical records for student-athletes
Document injuries, treatments, and athlete play status using the Healthy Roster system
Design and implement injury prevention and rehabilitation programs
Communicate effectively with coaches, student-athletes, physicians, and other healthcare professionals
Serve as a liaison between student-athletes and outside medical providers, including coordinating referrals and appointments as needed
Assist with secondary insurance claims related to athletic injuries
Serve as an Approved Clinical Preceptor for Athletic Training students, providing supervision and clinical instruction
Supervise student interns and work-study students
Adhere to the NATA Code of Ethics
Perform additional duties as assigned Primary Sport Responsibilities Fall
- Football (including team travel) Winter
- Men's and Women's Wrestling Spring
- Baseball Coverage Expectations Football Practice coverage required
Home and away competition coverage required Wrestling and Baseball Home event coverage required
Travel coverage limited to postseason conference and NCAA competition Schedule & Clinical Responsibilities Develop and manage treatment schedules for assigned teams, Monday - Friday
Evening and weekend event coverage as scheduled
Job 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.
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