Athletic Trainer

The Athletic Trainer is responsible for coordinating injury prevention programs and rehabilitation efforts for Park University Athletic department training room. Position Accountabilities Monitor athletic events and team practices; provide assessment and treatment to maintain maximum physical fitness for participants in athletic completion. Provide first aid tech niques and triage as necessary. Develop and administer rehabilitation programs for athletes; recommend and implement routine and corrective exercises with modalities and recommend special diets for the development of healthy and r eduction of athlete injuries. Coordinate the conditioning, treatment, and healthy status of athletes with coaches and physicians . Provide athletic injury evaluation, immediate care, and assist the referral of injured athletes in accordance with generally accepted principles of athletic training services. Assist in the supervision of graduate students and student assistants; train and develop staff in the athletic training room.

Position Requirements:

Master's degree required Certification as Athletic Trainer required (NATA) Must be duly licensed or credentialed in accordance with applicable state laws to practice athletic training. Physical Requirements Requires frequent lifting, bending, stooping or standing; but be able to lift at least 50 pounds. Must be able to pass Park University's background check and achieve certification to transport students. Founded in 1875, Park University is a private, liberal arts university. Park's flagship campus is located in the Kansas City suburb of Parkville, Missouri, on the bluffs overlooking the Missouri River. We offer an excellent benefits package including health, dental, and life insurance, retirement plan, and tuition-paid undergraduate classes for employees and dependents. Park University is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. Qualified applicants must upload a resume and cover letter that includes salary requirements.