The Assistant Athletic Trainer serves as the primary medical care provider for injuries sustained to student-athletes in the WashU Athletic Department program. Provides quality comprehensive health care through prevention, evaluation, treatment of injury or illness and acts as a therapist for rehabilitation care.
This is a 10-month full-time position, reporting to work during the months of August through May. The successful candidate can choose to be paid over ten months (Aug-May) or have their ten months of compensation spread across the full twelve months of the academic year.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Prevention, evaluation, treatment, referral and rehabilitation of athletic injuries and illnesses to WashU student-athletes.
- Assists in the teaching and instruction of the athletic training class.
- Assists in organizing and conducting the in-service program for athletic training students.
- Assists in the supervision of students employed in the athletic training program.
- Manages the computer storage of the electronic medical records.
- Works in conjunction with colleagues in athletic training and strength and conditioning to address injury issues.
- Other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions/Schedule:
- Occasional lifting of water coolers weighing 60 pounds is necessary.
- Travel with sports to away competitions with an overnight stay is required 10 - 12 times/year.
- Duties also involve evenings and weekends.
Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree
Certifications/Professional Licenses: Athletic Trainers Certification (ATC) - National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA)
Work Experience: No specific work experience is required for this position.
More About This Job
Required Qualifications: Licensed as an Athletic Trainer in the state of Missouri.
Preferred Qualifications: Advanced knowledge and proficiency with injury evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation. Prior experience with administration responsibilities.
Preferred Qualifications
Education: Master's degree
Work Experience: Assistant Trainer (2 Years)
Skills: Athletic Training, Sports Team Management, Teaching
