Assistant Athletic Trainer

Job Description

Job Description

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

Company Description

William Woods University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

William Woods University is an independent institution chartered by the State of Missouri with main campus facilities in Fulton, MO. It has been operating continuously since 1870, taking its current form as a coeducational university with undergraduate and graduate programs in 1993. Today, William Woods draws approximately 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students from 35 states and approximately 11 foreign countries. William Woods has been ranked as a Top 100 Midwest University by U.S. News and World Report, and has been recognized for the quality and affordability of its online degree programs. With a full liberal arts curriculum, William Woods also offers a strong professional tradition, with nationally ranked programs in Equestrian Studies and American Sign Language. Its graduate education program figures strongly in the administration and leadership of Missouri's state school system. William Woods University is governed by a self-perpetuating board of trustees, and remains committed to serving the public good by helping students link intellectual development with the responsibilities of citizenship and professional life.

Company Description

William Woods University is an Equal Opportunity Employer\r\n\r\nWilliam Woods University is an independent institution chartered by the State of Missouri with main campus facilities in Fulton, MO. It has been operating continuously since 1870, taking its current form as a coeducational university with undergraduate and graduate programs in 1993. Today, William Woods draws approximately 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students from 35 states and approximately 11 foreign countries. William Woods has been ranked as a Top 100 Midwest University by U.S. News and World Report, and has been recognized for the quality and affordability of its online degree programs. With a full liberal arts curriculum, William Woods also offers a strong professional tradition, with nationally ranked programs in Equestrian Studies and American Sign Language. Its graduate education program figures strongly in the administration and leadership of Missouri's state school system. William Woods University is governed by a self-perpetuating board of trustees, and remains committed to serving the public good by helping students link intellectual development with the responsibilities of citizenship and professional life.