ASSISTANT ATHLETIC TRAINER / PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP

CLASSIFICATION: Administrative, Management, Professional
DEPARTMENT: Athletics
REPORTS TO: Head Athletic Trainer
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
FULL TIME/PART TIME: Full-Time, 9 month contract
LOCATION: Trenton, Missouri-Main Campus

Position Summary: Responsible for providing athletic training services to North Central Missouri College student athletes in office, practice and athletic events including prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation. This position requires night and weekend hours over a nine-month period.

Essential Functions: Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Onsite care and management of injuries and illnesses including: prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation
• Assist in developing training protocol for team travel (needs, training kits, managing needs for teams travelling to different places, etc.)
• Assess risk of injury, perform ergonomic evaluation and coaching, student-athlete self-care assessments/implementation, and overall wellness promotion
• Electronic documentation of all patient encounters
• Work in conjunction with the head athletic trainer to coordinate and implement injury prevention programs and customized preventative strategies and programs to all athletes
• Minimize risk of injury through awareness, education, and prevention strategies
• Provide accommodation recommendations related to sport rehabilitation for student athletes with restrictions or limitations
• Communicate with coaching staff regarding injury status of athletes
• Carry out medical care for assigned student-athletes per the sports medicine standard operating procedures
• Assist in providing detailed injury assessments and evaluation records, including rehabilitation tracking
• Working with other healthcare professionals such as physicians, orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, and other medical professionals as required
• Responsible for administrative and other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications:

Education: Master’s degree required. Must be BOC Certified / Must become license in the state of Missouri.

Experience: Prior experience working with collegiate athletes preferred.

Skills: must have knowledge of a large range of athletic injuries and general medical problems, Injury assessment and evaluation skills, Ability to think critically and make independent decisions regarding the assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and return to play decisions per licensure and governing body (NJCAA) guidelines. Ability to communicate effectively in high stress/pressure situation when talking to student-athletes, coaches, medical professionals, staff and families, Ability to organize, prioritize and perform multiple tasks with little or no supervision

Physical Demands: Must be able to move distances, ascend and descend stairs, and move moderate weight objects (up to 50 lbs.). Must be able to grasp with both hands, bend to reach the ground and reach above shoulder height. Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both face-to-face and on the phone. The nature of the position requires the individual to work various hours throughout the day, nights, and weekends.  Moving about between buildings on the NCMC campus; remain stationary at a desk for periods of time while typing and answering phones.

Environmental Demands: Fluctuations while moving on tile and carpeted floors in a heated and air conditioned environment. Exposure to outside elements and environmental conditions including dust, dirt, grass, and other elements associated with outdoor playing fields. Working in a gym setting where noise level is elevated.

North Central Missouri College is committed to assuring equal opportunity to all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, ancestry, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation in its admissions, educational programs, activities, services, or employment practices as required by law, applicable statutes, and College policy.  Sexual harassment, to include sexual violence, is a form of sex discrimination and is prohibited.  Inquiries concerning NCMC nondiscrimination policies should be referred to: Dr. Lenny Klaver, President, Frey Administrative Center, 1301 Main Street, (660)359-3948 x1200, or lklaver@mail.ncmissouri.edu. Auxiliary aids and services available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Missouri TTY users can dial 711.