Athletic Trainer Jobs in Missouri

Description

To assist with the supervision and coordination of the University's overall sports medicine program, including, but not limited to: injury prevention, evaluation, management, and treatment of athletic injuries, short-term and long-term rehabilitation of athletic injuries, education and counseling of student-athletes, and athletics related to health care administration in consultation with and under the supervision of the Head Athletic Trainer, Team Physician(s) and other qualified medical personnel. The preferred candidate will primarily provide coverage for Soccer and Track and Field; however, sport assignments are subject to change based on departmental needs.

Examples of Duties

Assist with providing of Athletic Training Services for seventeen men’s and women’s Division II intercollegiate athletic teams to include: -19%

• Implement, and maintain athletic training operational policies and procedures to include:
• Pre-participation examinations
• Risk Management including emergency action plans, blood borne pathogens and severe weather protocol
• Medical referrals
• Injury reporting system including HIPPA compliance
• Rehabilitation reporting system
• Rehabilitation protocols
• Treatment procedures

To assist with the formation of the University’s Athletic Training Staff to include hiring, training, scheduling, and supervision of all graduate assistant athletic trainers, and athletic training students with regards to any and all duties. -10%

Provide coverage of assigned practices, home and away events to include; Injury evaluation, first aid and rehabilitation. -30%

Work in conjunction with the Masters Athletic Training Education Program Director with regards to all issues relating to the University’s Masters Athletic Training Education Program (MATEP) including: -15%

• Serve as Approval Clinical Instructor within the MATEP as directed by the Masters Athletic Training Education Program Director.
• Assist in the preparation of student athletic trainers for the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) Examination.
• Teach in the MATEP as needed with prior approval of the University Athletics Director.

Assist with ordering and maintenance of supplies and equipment. Consult with the Team Physician(s) for guidance on the treatment of injured student-athletes, and report on their progress. Report the status of injured student-athletes to coaching staffs and periodically meet to identify and discuss problem areas. Work in conjunction with the coaching staff with regard to the strength, conditioning, and flexibility of student-athletes, nutritional issues, supplements/ergogenic aids, injury prevention, exercise technique, and rehabilitation of injured student-athletes. Additionally work in conjunction with the coaching staff on student-athlete nutritional issues, including but not limited to the prevention and treatment of eating disorders, weight gain and weight reduction techniques, and travel menus. -10%

Cooperate with the Media Relations Department with regards to the status of injured student-athletes for dissemination to media outlets. Work in conjunction with the equipment room staff regarding the safety of the athletic equipment, testing new equipment, to aid in the purchases of shoes and protective equipment, and to facilitate proper methods of fitting athletic equipment. Follow all University, NCAA, and MIAA policies and procedures. -6%

Represent the University of Central Missouri and the Sports Media Department at University, conference, and/or national meetings as required or requested. -5%

Maintains certification and license requirements of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) and the State of Missouri Board of Healing Arts. -5%

Typical Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in the following field(s) of study: Athletic Training, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, or related field required.
• Master’s degree in the following field(s) of study: Athletic Training, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, or related field preferred.

Experience:

• One (1) year of proven experience as an athletic trainer.
• Must possess or be eligible for Athletic Training Licensure in the State of Missouri.
• Understanding and knowledge of NCAA and MIAA rules and guidelines.

Supplemental Information

Physical & Environmental Factors: Excessive standing and/or walking, Exposure to extreme temperatures

Physical Requirements: Lift 50 lbs

• Occasionally lifting from the ground to waist high 50 lbs., occasionally assisting athletes from the ground, and rarely assisting with carrying of injured athletes with a stretcher.
• Successfully demonstrate injury evaluation, first aid, and rehabilitation techniques.

Special Instructions:

Full-time staff & 12-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

9-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

Part-time benefits-eligible positions: Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee.

Temporary, adjunct, student employment, or graduate assistant positions: Benefits are not included.

Completed UCM online application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

A review will begin immediately and continue until filled unless indicated otherwise.

NOTE: A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment.

The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our faculty and staff are the university’s most valuable asset, and our goal is to provide a robust Total Rewards Program designed to help them maintain a happy, healthy, and productive lifestyle.

Highlights from UCM's total rewards package for full-time employees include:

• 30.25% (staff) and 6% (faculty) defined retirement contribution, paid by the university;
• Voluntary Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) programs (403(b) and 457(b)) that allow eligible employees to make additional pre-tax contributions to a retirement plan;
• Employees can earn up to full tuition (15 credit hours) for themselves per academic year. Full-time employees are also eligible for up to $175 towards non-credit courses each fiscal year. Employees can earn up to full tuition for their dependents;
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans that begin on the first of the month following your date of hire. Basic dental and vision insurance paid at 100% by the university;
• Available Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts;
• University-paid basic life insurance (including accidental death and dismemberment) and short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage;
• Generous leave accruals that begin accruing on your start date, plus 14 paid holidays per year.
• The UCM Childcare Center on the Warrensburg campus can provide faculty, staff, and students quality care for their children ages six weeks to 10 years.
• The Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) is free for all employees and is located on the Warrensburg campus.
• An Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees and their immediate family members to help assist with personal challenges you may face in your daily life;
• UCM offers an Employee Discount Program through Working Advantage.

To learn more about the wonderful benefits available as a University of Central Missouri employee, visit our benefits page!