Graduate Assistant - Athletic Training

Job Summary

The Athletic Training Graduate Assistant will provide overall support to the Columbia College athletic programs. Perform job duties in accordance with Columbia College’s vision, mission and values, and contributes to the development of the Athletics Department.

Demonstrate a working knowledge of NAIA rules and maintain the integrity of the athletic program through the appropriate application of these rules.

Assist athletic training staff members with daily care of athletes, practice and competition coverage of NAIA sports (including travel) and other duties as assigned by the athletic training staff.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of athletes and medical coverage of team practices and games, team travel for practices and games
• Orthopedic evaluation/treatment/rehabilitation of athletic injuries
• Participation in program and athletic department fund-raising efforts
• Work effectively with students, student-athletes, administrators, faculty, staff, parents, alumni, officials, and coaching peers
• Maintain the integrity of the athletic program through knowledge and application of NAIA rules and regulations. Demonstrate a working knowledge of NAIA rules
• Practice superior customer service
• Fulfill additional responsibilities as assigned
• Display respect and civility to all constituencies regardless of method of communication
• Attend work timely and during the established hours of operation on a regular basis; work additional hours as business necessitates

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree from an accredited institution
• Acceptance into a Columbia College graduate program
• Applicants should be NATA certified or eligible for certificationBOC® certification or BOC® certification eligible
• Eligible for State of Missouri Licensure
• Current American Red Cross Professional Rescuer certification
• Athletic training room experience at a high school or college level

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individuals seeking accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department without delay.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is rarely exposed to outside weather conditions; however, possible exposure to hazards and physical risks to personal safety may occur while operating certain equipment.

The noise level in the work environment is usually mild.

Work Conditions

The work environment conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is rarely exposed to outside weather conditions; however, possible exposure to hazards and physical risks to personal safety may occur while operating certain equipment.

The noise level in the work environment is usually mild.

Minimum Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree from an accredited institution
• Acceptance into a Columbia College graduate program
• Applicants should be NATA certified or eligible for certificationBOC® certification or BOC® certification eligible
• Eligible for State of Missouri Licensure
• Current American Red Cross Professional Rescuer certification
• Athletic training room experience at a high school or college level

Department

Department: Athletics

Location

Location: Columbia, MO

Type

Type: Staff, Part-time

Pay

Pay: $15 - $15 per hour (Pay range may vary based on geographic location)