Head and Assistant Athletic Trainer

NAIA National Champion Hope International; Kansas; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

NAIA National Champion Hope International seeks an athletic trainer to lead and coordinate all athletic training services on campus in Kansas. You will deliver preventive care, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries, and will serve as the primary trainer for at least one major sport each season.

Responsibilities include overseeing event coverage, training room operations, emergency action planning, scheduling physician visits, and supervising assistants.

Qualifications

• BOC Certification and Kansas Athletic Trainer Licensure current.
• Maintain NATA membership and ethical standards.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform active tasks.
• Has a demonstrable faith in Jesus Christ.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and coordination for athletic training services and staff.
• Deliver preventative care, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation for injuries.
• Serve as primary trainer for at least one major sport each season.
• Oversee event coverage, training room operations, and emergency planning.
• Coordinate physician visits and referrals for student-athletes.
• Assign coverage and supervise assistants and student trainers.
• Maintain accurate digital medical records and injury documentation.
• Ensure concussion protocol and athletic insurance compliance.
• Manage athletic training budget and inventory.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Education

BOC Certification

Kansas Athletic Trainer Licensure

NATA membership

Job description

• Provide leadership and coordination for all athletic training services and staff
• Deliver preventative care, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation for athletic injuries
• Serve as the primary trainer for at least one major sport each season and others as needed
• Oversee athletic event coverage, training room operations, and emergency action planning
• Schedule and coordinate physician visits and referrals for student-athletes

Administrative & Compliance Responsibilities

• Assign sport coverage and provide supervision for assistant trainers and student trainers
• Monitor injury documentation and maintain accurate, digital medical records
• Ensure compliance with concussion protocols and athletic insurance policies
• Submit annual supply bids, maintain inventory, and manage the athletic training budget
• Maintain current policies and ensure all athlete forms are completed before participation
• Communicate regularly with coaches, athletes, and the campus insurance director
• Attend staff meetings and contribute to departmental planning
• Supervise and evaluate assistant athletic trainers and student staff

Required Qualifications & Abilities

• BOC Certification and current Kansas Athletic Trainer Licensure
• Maintain NATA membership and adhere to its ethical standards
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically active tasks
• Has a demonstrable faith in Jesus Christ