Assistant Athletic Trainer
NCAA · Emporia, KS · 2 mo ago
OTHRFull-time
Location: Emporia, Kansas | Type: Full-time | Sector: Collegiate Sports
About Emporia State University
Emporia State University Intercollegiate Athletics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Responsibilities
- Provide athletic training services for Emporia State University’s intercollegiate athletic programs, including coverage of home and away practices and games.
- Give guidance to graduate-level athletic training students in our accredited athletic training program.
- Conduct rehabilitation activities for injured student-athletes.
- Administer daily evaluations, preventative exercises, emergency care, treatments, and rehabilitative sessions.
- Complete additional duties as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer.
- Keep accurate records of athletes' injuries, treatment, and medication.
- Ensure program records, medical histories, and insurance information is collected and organized.
- Serve as a liaison to team physicians, medical specialists, student-athletes, and parents; manage the flow of information and answer questions.
- Work with physicians, other athletic trainers, and student-athletes to deliver comprehensive athletic training techniques and treatments, ensuring safety and high-quality performance.
- Assist in the day-to-day operations of the athletic training room.
- Report necessary repairs to ensure the athletic training facility is fully operational.
- Comply with the rules and regulations of the University, the NCAA, and the MIAA; participate in rules education programs offered by the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, or a related field.
- Certified by the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (BOC).
- Must have or be eligible for a Kansas Athletic Training License.
Qualifications
- Preferred: Master's Degree in a related field.
- Preferred: 1 - 2 years of related professional experience.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Free dental insurance for employees
- Retirement through the Kansas Board of Regents
- Paid parental leave
- Up to 31 days paid vacation and holiday days
- Tuition reduction and tuition assistance
- Dependent tuition waiver