Assistant Athletic Trainer

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

At Westminster College, we believe in immersive and enriching experiences that inspire creative thinking and problem solving. We believe in creating opportunities for several different paths to success over a lifetime and the potential to make an impact from wherever you are. For our students, we do this by providing real-world, hands-on learning opportunities, small class sizes, and talented professors dedicated to the individual. Our employees often remark that our tight-knit community creates an atmosphere fostering campus involvement that adapts to all interests. As a result, Westminster continues to be recognized for its excellence in higher education as one of the best small liberal arts colleges in the Midwest.

Westminster College is a member of NCAA DIII St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC), and the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC). The athletic department staff supports the Mission of Westminster College by enhancing the educational process through intercollegiate play. We provide our student-athletes the opportunity for leadership and service through a diverse program of instruction and competition. Our programs are run in accordance with the rules and regulations of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the SLAC and UMAC.

This position is a full time, exempt, 10-month renewable contract from August-May. The pay for this position is $50,000 and is paid through PEAK Sport and Spine. All Athletic Trainers are contracted through PEAK Sport and Spine and are not direct employees of Westminster College.

Requirements

Essential Functions:

• Work collectively with the Director of Sports Medicine with overall administration of the athletic training program.
• Work clinical hours with Peak Sport and Spine as needed.
• Provide sports medicine coverage during home events/contests.
• Evaluate, treat and rehab injuries sustained by student-athletes.
• Assist in organizing physical examinations.
• Maintain medical records on all athletes.
• Track student-athlete injuries and treatments using injury-tracking software.
• Design and implement both preventive and rehabilitative programs for student athletes.
• Communicate effectively with coaches, athletes and physicians.
• Act as liaison between student-athletes and their parents to insurance companies and doctor's offices; refer and schedule doctor's appointments when needed.
• Coordinate medical insurance claims.
• Willingness to become an Approved Clinical Preceptor providing Athletic Training students with supervision and instruction during their clinical rotation.
• Abide by NATA code of ethics.
• Responsibly manage a budget.
• Other duties as assigned.

Event Coverage Requirements:

The Assistant Athletic Trainer will be required to cover all home competitions for their assigned teams. Travel is not required for regular season play, but is required for all post-season competitions. Practice coverage is not required.

Schedule:

Monday-Friday Westminster Sports Medicine Clinic treatment hours. Occasional weekend home-event coverage required.

Job Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university required. Master's Degree preferred.

Licensure: Missouri Athletic Training Licensure. BOC Certification. CPR/AED/First Aid Certification and/or EMT Certification.

Skills:

• Knowledge and/or experience in the implementation of safe and effective conditioning methodologies.
• Demonstrated background and/or knowledge of anatomy, exercise physiology, kinesiology, and nutrition.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.
• Good judgment in handling sensitive student issues.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and experience promoting inclusive excellence.
• Ability to maintain composure when faced with difficult situations and to effectively identify and resolve problems and to maintain strict confidentiality related to sensitive information.

Benefits (Through PEAK Sport and Spine) :

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• CEU Stipend

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed.

Westminster College encourages and gives full consideration to all applicants for admission, financial aid, and employment. The College is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The College does not discriminate in access to, treatment of, or employment in, its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, disability, or genetic information.

Inquiries about compliance with this prohibition should be directed to:

Associate Vice President & Chief HR Officer/Title IX Coordinator

501 Westminster Ave, Washington West, 2nd floor

Fulton, MO 65251

HR@Westminster-mo.edu

573-592-5226