Athletic Trainer

NAIA National Champion Hope International; Kansas; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waivers for employees and their families

Comprehensive insurance

Paid leave

Retirement contributions

Job summary

NAIA National Champion Hope International is seeking an Athletic Trainer to join their sports medicine staff. The role focuses on the care of student-athletes involved in various athletic programs. Key responsibilities include injury evaluation, treatment, and prevention, as well as maintaining comprehensive records. Candidates should possess a Master's degree, certification as an athletic trainer, and eligibility for a Kansas license. The position offers a supportive environment with excellent benefits for employees and their families.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant specialization is required.
• Certification by the Board of Certification for athletic trainers is mandatory.
• Must be licensed or eligible for licensing in Kansas.
• Familiarity with NCAA, NAIA or NJCAA governing rules is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, treat, and rehabilitate injuries.
• Assist in maintaining proper care for student-athletes.
• Provide counseling to student-athletes about injury prevention.
• File insurance claims and keep records of injuries.
• Coordinate referrals with physicians.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective written and oral communicator

Confidentiality

Ability to supervise students and work as a member of a team

Education

Master's degree in appropriate area of specialization

Certified by the Board of Certification for athletic trainers

Licensed or eligible for license by the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts

Job description

The position of Athletic Trainer functions as a member of the sports medicine staff and operates under the immediate supervision of the Director of Sports Medicine. The Athletic Trainer will function as the primary coordinator of the men’s soccer program and women’s flag football program, with other sports as assigned. The Athletic Trainer will assist with the care of student‑athletes competing in all the university athletic programs. Duties include the prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation of injuries, coverage for athletic practices and competitions, and completion of student‑athlete injury reports, entry of information in electronic medical records, and submission of insurance forms to the appropriate university personnel.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of injury.
• Assist in maintaining proper care for student‑athletes in the university’s athletic programs.
• Prevention of injury: Provide counseling and education to student athletes and coaches regarding training and measures to prevent injury, and assist with coordination of medical coverage for home competitions.
• Injury reports and insurance claims: Assist with the record keeping of all student‑athlete injuries, file appropriate insurance forms with university human resources personnel, and enter information into electronic medical records.
• Coordinate referrals and liaison with physicians and/or other medical professionals to schedule appointments and determine a student athlete’s ability to practice and participate in competitions.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Sports Medicine and/or Director of Athletics.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in appropriate area of specialization.
• Certified by the Board of Certification for athletic trainers.
• Licensed or eligible for license by the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts.
• Familiarity with NCAA, NAIA or NJCAA governing rules.
• Compliance with university, HAAC, NAIA, NATA, and KSBHA policies.
• Effective written and oral communicator.
• Confidentiality.
• Ability to supervise students and work as a member of a team.

Why Baker?

Baker offers a supportive, student-centered environment with excellent benefits—including tuition waivers for employees and their families, comprehensive insurance, paid leave, and retirement contributions.

Baker University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.