Athletics: Athletic Trainer

Position Description

Athletic Trainer

APPLICATION PROCESS AND HIRING TIMELINE INFORMATION

To apply for this position, you should submit:
1. KWU Employment Application
2. Cover letter
3. Resume/curriculum vitae,
4. Three references
5. Desired salary
6. Please email your application materials to hr@kwu.edu.

The timeline for filling this position is:
• Applications will be taken until the position is filled.
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Position Description

Athletic Trainer

APPLICATION PROCESS AND HIRING TIMELINE INFORMATION

To apply for this position, you should submit:
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1. KWU Employment Application
2. Cover letter
3. Resume/curriculum vitae,
4. Three references
5. Desired salary
6. Please email your application materials to hr@kwu.edu.

The timeline for filling this position is:
• Applications will be taken until the position is filled.
•
•

Interviews will begin when qualified applicants are identified and continue until a hiring decision is made.
The job starts as soon as possible.

KWU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity in employment. We will check references of
past employers and personal references. We will acknowledge receipt of your application as soon as we receive it.

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

POSITION: Athletic Trainer(s)
POSITION’S MAJOR OFFICE: Athletics
MAJOR OFFICE RESPONSIBILITIES: Athletics is responsible for the operations of 25 athletics teams, meeting the
requirements of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and Kansas Collegiate Athletic
Conference (KCAC) regulations. The Athletic Trainers contribute to its sports medicine program with a goal of
developing an outstanding athletic training program as part of the university’s goal of developing a model
NAIA athletics program.

POSITION’S DEPARTMENT: Sports Medicine
POSITION’S DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBILITIES: The Athletic Training staff works with the head team physician to

provide a comprehensive sports medicine program, including injury prevention programs, injury evaluations,
injury management, treatment and rehabilitation, educational programs, and counseling of student-athletes.
The staff attends all home competitions, many practices, and travels with some teams. Staffing decisions are
influenced by the game injury rates, as reported by the NCAA.

POSITION’S DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Medicine
DATE POSITION LAST REVIEWED OR ANALYZED: February 2024 Revised by Assistant Athletic Director of Sports

Medicine, and Human Resources

POSITION’S EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time, staff, exempt (administrative professional exemption), at-will, 10-

month and 12-month contract.

POSITION’s SALARY OR SALARY RANGE AND BENEFITS: Salary Range to be determined at hiring based on the
person’s qualifications and experience. Full benefits apply as detailed in the Employee Handbook.

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POSITION INFORMATION

POSITION’S SUMMARY: The position will assist with all aspects of the athletic training program. The position will
be responsible for sport responsibilities, including attendance at team practices and home and away
competition and primary injury management of team members. The successful candidate may also have
other duties assigned by the Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Medicine.

POSITION WORKS WITH: Team Physician, Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Medicine, other Athletic Trainers,

work study students, head coaches and student-athletes.

POSITION’S STAFF AUTHORITY: None.
POSITION’S BUDGET AUTHORITY: None.
POSITIONS PHYSCIAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Sports Medicine Facility, outdoor sporting venues, and indoor

sporting venues.

POSITION’S UNUSUAL HAZARDS OR WORKING CONDITIONS: Position is required to work outdoors during both

hot and cold weather. Potential exposure to blood borne pathogens.

POSITION’S EQUIPMENT: University phone, computer, athletic training modalities, rehab equipment and supplies.
POSITION’S WORK SCHEDULE: Flexible hours, able to work nights and weekend, for practices and events.
POSITION’S TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Travel to away competition dependent on sport

POSITION DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

POSITION’S ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
1. Sports Medicine Facility (55%)

1. Evaluate and assist athletic injuries
   
2. Treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries
   

3. Assist in the education of sports nutrition to student athletes

4. Practice and Game Coverage (30%)

5. Supervise practice and games for player safety

6. Manage and treat athletic injuries

7. Follow rules and guidelines set by the KCAC and NAIA

8. Administrative (10%)

9. Assist Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Medicine with any administrative work related to sports
   medicine, including documentation of injuries, infectious disease documentation, and other
   administrative duties as assigned by the Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Medicine

POSITION’S OTHER DUTIES (5%)
1. Supervising and teaching of work study students interested in pursuing a degree in sports medicine
2. Serving on athletics department committees
3. Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Medicine

POSITION’S PERFORMANCE MEASURES AND STANDARDS: This section lists the specific performance measures
and standards (goals) upon which this position’s performance will be evaluated. Actual performance standards
(goals) for each performance measure will be set in consultation with the position holder.
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• Ability to work with others
• Uphold the standards set by the NATA and BOC

Patient outcomes
Student-Athlete Welfare - developing a mentoring relationship with student-athletes

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:
• MINIMUM REQUIRED: Master’s Degree in Athletic Training or related field (or Bachelor’s Degree and two

years of athletic training experience)

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PREFERRED: None
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:
• MINIMUM REQUIRED: BOC Certified; Licensed or eligible for License in the State of Kansas (must acquire
license within 30 days); Be or maintain first Aid, CPR, and AED certified; completion of online blood borne
pathogen training (within 60 days of hire)
PREFERRED: None

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WORK EXPERIENCE:
• MINIMUM REQUIRED: Completion of accredited degree program
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, and ATTITUDES – KSAA’S:
• MINIMUM REQUIRED

PREFERRED: 2-5 years of experience in intercollegiate athletic training

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Philosophical alignment with the mission and vision of Kansas Wesleyan University.
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Professional level written and oral communication skills
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Track record of athletic training competency
• Desirable teamwork and team-building skills
• Good decision-making skills in critical or emergency situations
PREFERRED
• None

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NOTICE OF SPECIAL POSITION OR EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

1. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT DESIGNED TO COVER OR CONTAIN A COMPREHESIVE LIST OF ALL DUTIES AND
   

RESULTS TO BE PERFORMED IN THIS JOB. DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS MAY BE ADDED,
SUBTRACTED, AND/OR CHANGED BY YOUR SUPERVISOR AT ANY TIME DUE TO CHANGES IN DEPARTMENT OR
UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS.

1. Unless exempt due to an employment contract signed by the President of Kansas Wesleyan University, all
   

employees of Kansas Wesleyan are to be considered as an “at-will” employee.

1. All employees of Kansas Wesleyan University are considered “responsible employees” pertaining to Title IX
   

regulations concerning both the prevention and reporting of sexual assault or harassment situations. As such,
all employees must communicate with the Title IX Coordinator if they witness or hear about a sexual assault or
harassment situation.

1. Kansas Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with EEOC and ADA employment
   requirements. It is and has been the policy of Kansas Wesleyan University to grant equal opportunity to all
   qualified persons without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, gender, age, national origin, ancestry,
   ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or veteran status. To fulfill its mission as a United Methodist
   affiliated institution, preference in hiring shall be given to persons who can affirm the Institution’s mission.

2. All “offers of employment” are subject to a criminal background check prior to employment.

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