Description
To assist with the supervision and coordination of the University's
overall sports medicine program, including, but not limited to:
injury prevention, evaluation, management, and treatment of
athletic injuries, short-term and long-term rehabilitation of
athletic injuries, education and counseling of student-athletes,
and athletics related to health care administration in consultation
with and under the supervision of the Head Athletic Trainer, Team
Physician(s) and other qualified medical personnel. The preferred
candidate will primarily provide coverage for Soccer and Track and
Field; however, sport assignments are subject to change based on
departmental needs.
Examples of Duties
Assist with providing of Athletic Training Services for
seventeen men’s and women’s Division II intercollegiate athletic
teams to include: -19%
- Implement, and maintain athletic training operational policies
and procedures to include:
Pre-participation examinations
Risk Management including emergency action plans, blood borne
pathogens and severe weather protocol
Medical referrals
Injury reporting system including HIPPA compliance
Rehabilitation reporting system
Rehabilitation protocols
Treatment procedures
To assist with the formation of the University’s Athletic
Training Staff to include hiring, training, scheduling, and
supervision of all graduate assistant athletic trainers, and
athletic training students with regards to any and all duties.
-10%
Provide coverage of assigned practices, home and
away events to include; Injury evaluation, first aid and
rehabilitation. -30%
Work in conjunction with the Masters Athletic
Training Education Program Director with regards to all issues
relating to the University’s Masters Athletic Training Education
Program ( MATEP ) including: -15%
- Serve as Approval Clinical Instructor within the MATEP as
directed by the Masters Athletic Training Education Program
Director.
- Assist in the preparation of student athletic trainers for the
National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification (
NATABOC ) Examination.
Assist with ordering and maintenance of supplies and equipment.
Consult with the Team Physician(s) for guidance on the treatment of
injured student-athletes, and report on their progress. Report the
status of injured student-athletes to coaching staffs and
periodically meet to identify and discuss problem areas. Work in
conjunction with the coaching staff with regard to the strength,
conditioning, and flexibility of student-athletes, nutritional
issues, supplements/ergogenic aids, injury prevention, exercise
technique, and rehabilitation of injured student-athletes.
Additionally work in conjunction with the coaching staff on
student-athlete nutritional issues, including but not limited to
the prevention and treatment of eating disorders, weight gain and
weight reduction techniques, and travel menus. -10%
Cooperate with the Media Relations Department with regards to
the status of injured student-athletes for dissemination to media
outlets. Work in conjunction with the equipment room staff
regarding the safety of the athletic equipment, testing new
equipment, to aid in the purchases of shoes and protective
equipment, and to facilitate proper methods of fitting athletic
equipment. Follow all University, NCAA, and MIAA policies and
procedures. -6%
Represent the University of Central Missouri and the Sports
Media Department at University, conference, and/or national
meetings as required or requested. -5%
Maintains certification and license requirements of the National
Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification ( NATABOC )
and the State of Missouri Board of Healing Arts. -5%
Typical Qualifications
Education :
- Bachelor’s degree in the following field(s) of study: Athletic
Training, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, or related field
required.
- Master’s degree in the following field(s) of study: Athletic
Training, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, or related field
preferred.
Experience :
- One (1) year of experience as an athletic trainer preferred.
Relevant experience obtained as a student or GA is
acceptable.
- Understanding and knowledge of NCAA and MIAA rules and
guidelines.
- License from the State of Missouri Board of Healing Arts as an
Athletic Trainer or Board eligible.
- Certification from the National Athletic Trainers’ Association
Board of Certification.
Supplemental Information
Physical & Environmental Factors : Excessive standing
and/or walking, Exposure to extreme temperatures
Physical Requirements : Lift 50 lbs
- Occasionally lifting from the ground to waist high 50 lbs.,
occasionally assisting athletes from the ground, and rarely
assisting wit h carrying of injured athletes with a stretcher.
- Successfully demonstrate injury evaluation, first aid, and
rehabilitation techniques.
