Assistant Athletic Trainer (10 Month)

Lindenwood; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid tuition benefits

Comprehensive health insurance

Paid holidays

Free lunch Fridays

Job summary

Lindenwood University is seeking an Assistant Athletic Trainer (10 Month) to provide athletic training services for intercollegiate programs. The role collaborates with the program coordinator to supervise, instruct, and evaluate athletic training students.

Responsibilities include clinical injury management, documentation, and coordination with physicians. The position requires a Master’s degree, BOC certification, and Missouri licensure eligibility, with experience in a college setting

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required or equivalent
• BOC Certification required
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as an Athletic Trainer in Missouri
• Minimum of five years’ experience in college/university setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists with the overall administration of the athletic training program
• Evaluates, treats, and rehabs athletic injuries and instructs athletes on injury prevention
• Maintains accurate medical records and communicates with the sports medicine team
• Provides practice and game coverage
• Coordinates medical insurance claims
• Oversees student employees and their schedules
• Precepts and evaluates clinical performance of students
• Attends preceptor training and seminars
• Maintains licensure and ethics compliance

Skills

Athletic training

Injury prevention

Injury rehab

Medical records

Communication

Teamwork

Pre-participation evals

Licensure

Education

Master’s degree

BOC Certification

Missouri licensure

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Welcome to Career Opportunities at Lindenwood University.PLEASE READ: For all applications, please include your resume and cover letter. You may skip the “ Quick Apply ” page by simply clicking “ Next ” at the bottom of the page. When you arrive at the “ Experience ” page, you may upload all desired documents using the upload box labeled “ Resume/CV. ” This is the appropriate box to upload all documents.Benefits of Being a Lindenwood Employee:Upon hire, employer-paid tuition benefits for bachelor’s (employee, spouse, and dependent) and master’s degree programs (employee and spouse only).Tuition discounts for doctoral programs (employee only).Comprehensive benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, and retirement options.Paid holidays: MLK Jr. day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving break (Wednesday – Friday), and winter break (Dec. 23 – Jan. 1).Free lunch Fridays: LU employees are eligible for a free meal on Fridays at the Evans Commons Dining Hall or Spellman Dining Hall; Chick-fil-A and Qdoba included.Professional development opportunities through the Lindenwood Learning Academy .JOB TITLE SUMMARYJob Title: Assistant Athletic Trainer (10 Month)Division: Intercollegiate AthleticsEvaluation Group: StaffFLSA Status: ExemptReports To: Assistant Athletic Director, Sports Medicine/ Head Athletic TrainerPositions Supervised: N/AJob SummaryThe assistant athletic trainer is responsible for providing athletic training services to Lindenwood University intercollegiate athletic programs. This position collaborates with the athletic training program coordinator to provide supervision, instruction, and evaluation of athletic training students.Essential Job Functions and Performance IndicatorsThe intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and level of responsibility that will be required of positions given this title. This job description shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.Job Responsibilities and ExecutionAssists with the overall administration of the athletic training programEvaluates, treats, and rehabs athletic injuries and instructs athletes on injury preventionMaintains accurate medical records and appropriate communication with the sports medicine team and physiciansProvides practice and game coverageConducts pre-participation evaluationsCoordinates medical insurance claimsOversees student employees, maintains their schedules, and assists in assigning their seasonal sports rotationsOversees athletic training students, evaluates their clinical performance, and assists with their clinical testing, including clinical exit examsAssists with administrative responsibilities including secondary insurance for student athletes, inventory of athletic training supplies, and coordination of pre-season physicals for athletesTeaches courses as assignedAttends all preceptor training events/instructional seminarsFosters student adherence to the athletic training program’s code of conductProvides athletic services during athletic events, including pre-event preparation of participants, on-the-field injury assessment, first aid when appropriate, and arranges for transportation to a medical facility as necessaryMaintains accurate records of athletic injuries, physical modalities, rehabilitation programs, physician visits, and release of recordsMaintains proper and current licensure and practices in accordance with the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Code of EthicsDirects equipment purchase/maintenance for all athletic training facilitiesAttends professional development seminars, reads professional journals and texts, and shares information with other staff professionals, athletes, and physiciansService ExcellenceSupports the mission of the University and serves as an ambassador of the Q2 culture of service excellenceModels, supports, and holds others accountable to the University’s values – integrity, dedication, excellence, creativity, and teamworkCommunication, Teamwork, and CollaborationMaintains open communication with administration, faculty, physicians, coaches, parents, and athletes, within limits of existing lawActs as a clinical preceptor for athletic training program students and communicates regularly with the clinical education coordinatorSits on various committees as needed (interviews, student employee search, etc.)Presents to students, faculty, and staff as well as community groups/organizations on topics such as injury prevention, conditioning, nutrition, and drug awarenessJob may require other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications – An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered. Additional requirements may be designated by position.Master’s degreeCertification by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification (BOC)Licensed or eligible for licensure as an Athletic Trainer in MissouriMinimum of five years’ experience either as a graduate assistant or as an assistant athletic trainer at a college/university preferredKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities – May be representative, but not all inclusive, of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform this job competently.Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and culturesAbility to understand and use a variety of modalities to provide athletic training servicesFamiliar with governing rulesGeneral computer skillsWork Environment – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of this job’s functions. Please click here to view Lindenwood University’s flexible work designation descriptions.General office settingPosition involves working with athletesEvening and weekend workTravel for practice and game coverageNon-Standard FlexPhysical Abilities – The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform this job’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.Ability to work effectively at a computer for up to eight hours dailyAbility to sit for extended periods of timeAbility to lift, squat, bend, stand, and runRegular attendance is a necessary and essential functionEqual Opportunity EmployerLindenwood University is an Equal Opportunity employer. The University complies with appropriate federal, state, and local laws and provides equal employment opportunities and access to educational programs without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status to all qualified applicants and employees. Lindenwood University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and dedicated to providing a positive discrimination-free educational work environment.