Position Details
Assistant Athletic Trainer - Tennis
Position Details
Assistant Athletic Trainer - Tennis
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Full-Time
Mon-Fri, 8a-5p (required attendance at contests/competitions)
Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus
Description
| University Overview |
Wichita State University has a long tradition of innovation and entrepreneurship that spurs the economy and serves the needs of the local community. This is the place where anything is possible. Where collaboration and innovative ideas shape the future, and entrepreneurship is in our bones. If you have the creativity, passion and insight to help us build a brighter future for our city, state and world—this is the place where you belong.
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| Position Specific Responsibilities |
Keeping our student-athletes healthy and safe is a core focus of the Shocker Athletics Student-Athlete Experience.
Show dedication to our student-athletes and their safety & welfare. We are looking for a forward-thinking, innovative professional who is focused on contributing to and addressing the unique sports medicine needs of tennis student-athletes. You are to be a consistent advocate for student-athletes that can manage expectations and dynamics with a variety of constituents. Devotion to excellent service and cutting-edge techniques including customized care to student-athletes in their optimal health & performance journey is our priority. Maximization of resources, collaboration with other Health & Performance professionals, experience developing specialized sports medicine programming and usage of alternative treatment therapies/methods would represent a Champion Candidate. Understanding the tennis culture & traditional operations of the sport will help set you up for success.
Apply now to work with a Championship program and aid in the development of world-class student-athletes.
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| Summary of Responsibilities |
Provides injury prevention, risk management, basic acute care, effective rehabilitative care, performance enhancement, and physical reconditioning relating to injuries and illness to athletes.
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| Essential Functions |
- Conducts athlete intake assessments and maintains medical records for each athlete.
- Evaluates and manages injuries. Schedules and implements treatment and rehabilitation programs and/or other interventions as necessary and prescribed.
- Creates rehab programs for injured athletes, utilizing therapeutic modalities, and assisting in overall body conditioning of an injured athlete to manage their recovery and return to activity.
- Develops conditioning programs for non-injured athletes to prepare them for practice or competition.
- Maintains equipment used in therapy interventions.
- Attends athletic practices and games, providing coverage with on-field evaluations and management of injuries, and referral for specialized care as needed.
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| Commitment |
Wichita State University is committed to inclusive excellence. WSU is the only urban-serving public university in Kansas and has the most diverse student body of all the Kansas state universities. Wichita State University recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a veteran. Wichita State University has a clear goal in this regard: to be the place where our talented faculty and staff reflect and promote the evolving diversity of our society. We pride ourselves on being the most innovative university in Kansas, delivering the best educational experience to our students with the distinction for opening pathways to real-life learning, applied research and career opportunities that make people want to stay in Kansas. Our campus provides an experience that promotes all forms of diversity, equity and inclusion, a place to learn, work, live and play.
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Requirements
| Minimum Education |
Bachelor’s degree in related field
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| Preferred Education |
- Master’s Degree in related field
- Athletic Training Certification
- Other additional Health/Sports Medicine Certifications
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| Minimum Experience |
Two (2) years of experience in athletic training
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| Preferred Experience | |
| Knowledge, Skills and Abilities |
- Experience working as a primary athletic trainer for a sports program.
- Knowledge of cutting-edge trainings & treatments for high-performance athletes – including alternative treatments.
- Development of programs for both injured and non-injured athletes. Ability to connect with a diverse population.
- Commitment to the highest level of student-athlete welfare.
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| Licenses, Certificates and Registrations |
None
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| Sponsorship | No, due to budget constraints, the University will not sponsor applicants for employment authorization for this position. |
| User Export Compliance | No export control requirement. |
| Additional Information | |
| Special Instructions | |
Department Information
| Department | 8010-Athletic Training |
Salary Information
| Pay Information | Pay range $42,000 - 60,000/yr, based on qualifications & experience |
| Overtime Eligibility | No |
| Eligible for Shift Differential? | No |
| Benefits Eligible? | Yes |
| Benefit Information |
ICAA offers a variety of benefit programs which are designed to enhance employment. Many of these benefits are available immediately and some with a wait period.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision and supplemental coverage offerings
• Telemedicine and Prescription coverage
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Generous time off accruals
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on campus and throughout Wichita through ShockerStart
Check out the benefits guidebook here to see more details about what we offer.
New/Prospective Employee Benefits Guide. |
Requisition Details
| Posting Date | 04/12/2024 | | Closing Date | | | Proposed Start Date | 07/08/2024 |
Physical Requirements
| Physical Requirements |
Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information. – Frequent 60-90%
Ability to position self to participate in development appropriate activities with athletes. – Frequent 60-90%
Ability to move, transport, and/or deliver items, supplies, or equipment. – Occasional 30-60%
Ability to remain in a stationary position. – Occasional 30-60%
Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators. – Occasional 30-60%
Ability to move or traverse across campus, within buildings and offices, and/or across external environments. – Occasional 30-60%
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| Physical Weight Category | Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force to constantly move objects. |
Additional Physical Demands
| Physical Demands | | | Atypical Physical Job Requirements | |
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
* Can you meet all educational, experiential and knowledge, skills and ability requirements for this position?
* What is your desired salary range?
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Required Documents 1. Resume Optional Documents
Wichita State University record compared to the conference
School | Conference | Overall | RPI | APR |
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University of North Carolina at Charlotte | — | 22–7 | 40 | 992 |
Temple University | — | 17–5 | — | 986 |
University of Texas at San Antonio | — | 14–10 | — | 1000 |
University of Tulsa | — | 14–11 | 72 | 992 |
Rice University | — | 13–9 | 57 | 1000 |
University of South Florida | — | 13–9 | 64 | 1000 |
Wichita State University | — | 12–10 | — | 991 |
University of North Texas | — | 11–12 | — | 1000 |
University of Memphis | — | 10–13 | — | 1000 |
East Carolina University | — | 9–10 | — | 949 |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | — | 9–10 | — | 993 |
Florida Atlantic University | — | 8–14 | — | 981 |
Tulane University | — | 7–11 | — | 1000 |
Wichita State University past performance
Season | Head Coach | Assistant Coach | Conference | Overall |
---|---|---|---|---|
2025-2026 |
Darragh Glavin |
– | – | |
2024-2025 |
Darragh Glavin |
– | – | |
2023-2024 |
Darragh Glavin |
– | – | |
2022-2023 |
Darragh Glavin |
– | 10–16 | |
2021-2022 |
Danny Bryan |
– | 11–14 | |
2020-2021 |
Danny Bryan |
– | 15–9 | |
2019-2020 |
Danny Bryan |
– | 12–4 | |
2018-2019 |
Danny Bryan |
– | 16–10 |
Wichita State University past performance
Season | Head Coach | Assistant Coach | Conference | Overall |
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2025-2026 |
Colin Foster |
– | – | |
2024-2025 |
Colin Foster |
– | – | |
2023-2024 |
Colin Foster |
– | – | |
2022-2023 |
Colin Foster |
– | 12–10 | |
2021-2022 |
Colin Foster |
– | 8–13 | |
2020-2021 |
Colin Foster |
– | 10–16 | |
2019-2020 |
Colin Foster |
– | 7–10 | |
2018-2019 |
Colin Foster |
– | 14–10 |
Person | Role |
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Todd Fagan |
Assistant Director of Sports Medicine |
Kat Hollowell |
Assistant Director of Sports Medicine |
Person | Role |
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Kat Hollowell |
Assistant Director of Sports Medicine |
Todd Fagan |
Assistant Director of Sports Medicine |
Person | Role |
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Kat Hollowell |
Assistant Director of Sports Medicine |
Todd Fagan |
Assistant Director of Sports Medicine |
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