What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Athletic Trainer position at William Woods University?
William Woods University is seeking interested and qualified candidates for a full-time Assistant Athletic Trainer to work collectively and cooperatively with the Director of Sports Medicine. This is a 10-month (August 1st- June 1st), exempt position.
Responsibilities include assisting the Director of Sports Medicine with all athletic training aspects in support of a NAIA athletic department. This includes but is not limited to; assessment, treatment, rehabilitation interventions, and referrals of athletic injuries.
· Schedule will vary based on assigned sport/season and will include evenings and some weekends in addition to possible travel during post-season as schedule allows.
· Assigned sports with be assigned by Director of Sports Medicine.
· Abides by the Code of Ethics of the National Athletic Trainers Association.
· Ensure NAIA standards for the provision of appropriate athletic training services to student athletes are consistently met.
Schedule & Clinical Responsibilities
- Develop and manage treatment schedules for assigned teams, Monday - Friday
- Evening and weekend event coverage as scheduled.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Master’s degree preferred. Possess and maintain national certification through the Board of Certification Inc. (BOC). Must have or obtain a license to practice Athletic Training in the state of Missouri. CPR/AED/First Aid certification. Must possess a valid drivers license.
Experience:
- Knowledge of injury prevention, rehabilitation, and safe conditioning practices
- Strong understanding of anatomy, exercise physiology, kinesiology, and nutrition
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Sound judgment and professionalism when handling sensitive student information
- Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student-athlete development