Certified Athletics Trainer, Women's Basketball, Kansas City Athletics, UMKC, 33638

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Kansas City Athletics

Job Description

Kansas City Athletics is seeking applications for the role of Certified Athletic Trainer. UMKC is a NCAA Division I University that competes in the Summit League. This position will require direct coverage of Women's Basketball, including travel to team events and weekend coverage. The Athletic Trainer may be responsible for mentorship of Athletic Training Students and student managers.
 

Basic Functions & Responsibilities:
Under administrative direction, responsible for assisting in the operation of the athletic training facilities, as well as the direct medical care of all student-athletes, with a focus on Women's Basketball, including aiding medical personnel with the prevention and treatment of athletically-related injuries incurred by student-athletes. 
 

Essential Functions:

Hiring Department

Kansas City Athletics

Job Description

Kansas City Athletics is seeking applications for the role of Certified Athletic Trainer. UMKC is a NCAA Division I University that competes in the Summit League. This position will require direct coverage of Women's Basketball, including travel to team events and weekend coverage. The Athletic Trainer may be responsible for mentorship of Athletic Training Students and student managers.
 

Basic Functions & Responsibilities:
Under administrative direction, responsible for assisting in the operation of the athletic training facilities, as well as the direct medical care of all student-athletes, with a focus on Women's Basketball, including aiding medical personnel with the prevention and treatment of athletically-related injuries incurred by student-athletes. 
 

Essential Functions:
Assist with operation of sports medicine facilities.
Provide daily treatment and rehabilitation of student-athletes, with a focus on Women's Basketball
Coordinate educational programming and drug testing programs.
Prepare and maintain various records, reports and information on injuries, treatments, etc. for insurance, legal and/or professional purposes.
Attend scheduled team practices and competitions, including home and away events.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree in related/relevant area and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary
 

Preferred Qualifications

•   BOC Certification, along with eligibility for licensure as an Athletic Trainer in the state of Missouri are required
•   Current CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, BLS Provider, or equivalent is required
•   Master’s degree in athletic training or related field. 
•   Experience working with collegiate or elite-level basketball athletes. 
•   Knowledgeable about evidence-based best practice guidelines as well as current trends in sports medicine.
•   Certification or experience with manual therapy techniques. 
•   Experience as a preceptor for a CAATE-Accredited Athletic Training Program.
•   Demonstrated leadership experience.
•   Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA rules and sports medicine standards of care, ability to apply NATA/BOC code of ethics to care, excellent organizational skills, strong communication skills, and a strong commitment to professional growth, demonstrated experience working effectively in a diverse environment, and experience working in a comprehensive sports medicine environment.
•   Preference will be given to candidates that meet the progressive needs of the Kansas City Sports Medicine Team. 

Full Time/Part Time

Full-time, benefit eligible 

Salary

$50,367 - $79,354 commensurate with experience, education, and internal equity

Application Deadline

Position will continue to accept and review applications until filled.

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