Assistant Athletic Trainer

Avila University; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Avila University is seeking an Assistant Athletic Trainer to support intercollegiate sports by providing athletic training services, managing injuries, and overseeing facility operations. This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to contribute to a diverse and equitable student environment.

Benefits

Tuition remission for employee and dependents

Generous holiday schedule

Retirement benefits

Health insurance

Vacation and sick leave

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Experience providing athletic training services for intercollegiate sports.
• Ability to document injuries and treatment plans.
• Understanding of NAIA and KCAC policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in time management and budgeting for athletic facilities.
• Provide training coverage for practices and games.
• Manage supply orders and inventory for athletic training.

Skills

Athletic training services

Evaluation and treatment of injuries

Rehabilitation programs supervision

Time management

Education

Degree in Athletic Training or related field

Tools

Computerized medical records system

Job description

The Assistant Athletic Trainer reports to the Director of Athletics and Head Athletic Trainer, and assists in all aspects of athletic training and is responsible for time management, budgeting and athletic training facility management.

Qualifications

Provide Athletic training services for intercollegiate sports, evaluation and treatment of injuries, designing and supervising rehabilitation programs, pre-practice and game preparations and referral of student-athletes to appropriate Physicians.

Maintaining computerized medical records and documenting athletic training needs on injured student-athletes to coaches.

Assists the Head Athletic Trainer with the overall operations of the athletic training facilities, including ordering and inventory of all athletic training supplies.

Athletic Training coverage includes practices, games (home and some away) and postseason competition.

Become familiar with NAIA and KCAC policies and regulations and participate in any college and departmental training and continued educational opportunities.

Multilingual Skills Highly Preferred.

Successful candidates should be committed to contributing to a climate that supports a diverse student body, serves first-generation college students, multilingual learners, and contributions to equity and social justice through their work.

Benefits

This is a full-time position, eligible for the usual and customary benefits. Avila University’s comprehensive benefit package includes a generous holiday schedule, tuition remission for employee and dependents, vacation and sick leave, employee assistance program, retirement benefits and health insurance.

The Community

Kansas City, a two-state metropolitan area with a population of nearly two million, offers a wide variety of cultural, educational and social life opportunities. Avila University, a Catholic university founded and inspired by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, provides undergraduate and graduate education in the liberal arts and professional studies, preparing lifelong learners who make meaningful contributions to the global community.

Additional Employment Information

Avila University is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of, sex, race, religion, age, color, sexual orientation, disability, national or ethnic origin, marital status, veteran's status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

You must be at least 18 years of age to be employed by Avila University.

All new employees will be required to complete an "Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9)” and produce requested documentation after employment.

In compliance with the Higher Education Amendments of 1998, the university's annual security and crime statistics report is available at https://www.avila.edu/campus-resources/campus-safety. A copy of this report is available upon request from the Campus Safety Office in the Whitfield building any weekday between 8am and 5pm.

Avila University requires the successful completion of a background check as a condition of employment.