Assistant Athletic Trainer, Athletics

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PRIMARY DUTY: The Assistant Athletic Trainer assists the Head Athletic Trainer in conducting all activities relating to the athletic training facility affiliated with the athletics department at Northwest Missouri State University.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Manages the total well-being of student athletes including injury care, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation
2. Supervises practices and competitions as appropriate within the athletics program
3. Supervises graduate assistant athletic trainers as appropriate
4. Assists with program administration including pre-participation screening, insurance claims management and other appropriate record keeping
5. Assists the Head Athletic Trainer with other duties as assigned
6. Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Athletic Training Degree
Certification/License: BOC Certified Athletic Trainer; Licensed Athletic Trainer in the State of Missouri

WORKING CONDITIONS: Work hours will be random and flexible according to the needs of the athletic program; Nights, weekends, and holidays will be required as necessary. This position must purchase and maintain a cellular device and service that will be used for work functions. This position must be responsible for plan choices, calling areas, service features, terminations clauses, and paying for all charges associated with the cellular device and service.

PRIMARY DUTY: The Assistant Athletic Trainer assists the Head Athletic Trainer in conducting all activities relating to the athletic training facility affiliated with the athletics department at Northwest Missouri State University.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Manages the total well-being of student athletes including injury care, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation
2. Supervises practices and competitions as appropriate within the athletics program
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3. Supervises graduate assistant athletic trainers as appropriate
4. Assists with program administration including pre-participation screening, insurance claims management and other appropriate record keeping
5. Assists the Head Athletic Trainer with other duties as assigned
6. Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Athletic Training Degree
Certification/License: BOC Certified Athletic Trainer; Licensed Athletic Trainer in the State of Missouri

WORKING CONDITIONS: Work hours will be random and flexible according to the needs of the athletic program; Nights, weekends, and holidays will be required as necessary. This position must purchase and maintain a cellular device and service that will be used for work functions. This position must be responsible for plan choices, calling areas, service features, terminations clauses, and paying for all charges associated with the cellular device and service.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervision of athletic training managers and interns

EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED: Athletic training supplies and equipment

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Manual labor on a daily basis with the ability to lift up to 50 pounds

COMMUNITY: Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri, 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri, and 110 miles southeast of Omaha, Nebraska. For more information visit the city’s website at www.maryville.org.

UNIVERSITY: With an enrollment of about 10,000 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus as well as its Northwest-Kansas City location at the Northland Innovation Center and through Northwest Online.

Founded in 1905 and ranked by U.S. News and World Report among the top public regional universities in the Midwest, Northwest places a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jump start on their careers. Students have opportunities to build their résumés with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study, including the Horace Mann Laboratory School, National Public Radio affiliate KXCV, the R.T. Wright Farm, Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area and Knacktive, a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency.

The University is a national model for student success and career placement. In addition, 97 percent of Northwest bachelor’s degree earners and 99 percent of master’s degree earners secure employment or continue their educationwithin six months of graduation, according to the most recent data.

Furthermore, its vibrant and diverse learning community offers more than 150 student organizations, and textbooks and a laptop are included in tuition, which is among the lowest in the nation, saving students an estimated $6,800 over four years. Northwest also offers 1,200 student employment positions, allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program.Designated the Missouri Arboretum, the Northwest campus was named one of the “50 Most Amazing University Botanical Gardens and Arboretums in the U.S.”

For more information about Northwest and its performance, visit www.nwmissouri.edu.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until the position is filled

DATE AVAILABLE: February 1, 2024

TO APPLY: Please fill out a Northwest application online by clicking https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/nw... to reach our employment opportunities listing. You will also need to submit a cover letter, resume, and the contact information for three references in order for your application materials to be complete. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at 660-562-1127 or email mdrake@nwmissouri.edu for more information.

INQUIRIES FOR THE POSITION CAN BE MADE TO:
Mr. Matt Cannella, ATC, Head Athletic Trainer