Head Athletic Trainer

Position Summary The Head Athletic Trainer reports to the Director of Athletics, and assists in all aspects of athletic training and is responsible for time management, budgeting and athletic training facility management. Responsibilities Provide athletic training services for intercollegiate sports, evaluation and treatment of injuries, designing and supervising rehabilitation programs, prepractice and game preparations and referral of student-athletes to appropriate physicians. Maintain computerized medical records and document athletic training needs on injured student-athletes to coaches. Oversee the overall operations of the athletic training facilities, including ordering and inventory of all athletic training supplies. Participate in college and departmental training and continued educational opportunities. Qualifications Flexible schedule as athletic training coverage includes practices, games (home and some away) and postseason competition. Knowledge of NAIA and KCAC policies and regulations. Bachelor’s degree in athletic training from an accredited college/university and Athletic Training Certification by the Board of Certification is required. Experience working in a college setting. Must be eligible for licensure in the State of Missouri and be current on training certifications in First Aid, CPR and AED. Multilingual skills highly preferred. Ability to contribute to a climate that supports a diverse student body, serves first‑generation college students, multilingual learners, and contributes to equity and social justice through their work. Successful candidates should be committed to contributing to a climate that supports a diverse student body, serves first‑generation college students, multilingual learners, and contributes to equity and social justice through their work. Benefits This is a full‑time position, eligible for the usual and customary benefits. Avila University’s comprehensive benefit package includes a generous holiday schedule, tuition remission for employee and dependents, vacation and sick leave, employee assistance program, retirement benefits and health insurance. The Community Kansas City, a two‑state metropolitan area with a population of nearly two million, offers a wide variety of cultural, educational and social life opportunities. Avila University, a Catholic university founded and inspired by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, provides undergraduate and graduate education in the liberal arts and professional studies, preparing lifelong learners who make meaningful contributions to the global community. Additional Employment Information Avila University is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, color, sexual orientation, disability, national or ethnic origin, marital status, veteran's status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. You must be at least 18 years of age to be employed by Avila University. All new employees will be required to complete an “Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I‑9)” and produce requested documentation after employment. In compliance with the Higher Education Amendments of 1998, the university's annual security and crime statistics report is available at A copy of this report is available upon request from the Campus Safety Office in the Whitfield building any weekday between 8 am and 5 pm. Avila University requires the successful completion of a background check as a condition of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr