Columbia College·Columbia, Missouri
The Graduate Assistant will support Columbia College athletic programs by assisting staff with daily care of athletes, providing medical coverage for practices and games (including travel), and performing orthopedic evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries. Responsibilities also include participating in fundraising efforts and adhering strictly to NAIA rules and regulations.
Athletics
Location:
Columbia,
MO
Type:
Staff,
Part-time
Pay: $15 - $15 per hour (Pay range may vary based on geographic location) Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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 include but are not limited to;
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.
Ability to fluently read, write and understand the English language.
Proficiency with the following but not limited to speaking; monitoring; judgment and decision making; learning strategies; active listening; coordination; and critical thinking.
Proficiency for using a variety of computer and technology-related software and equipment, including Microsoft Office products and database systems.
Proficiency for using web-based technologies, including database systems.
Ability to work independently or in a team environment, with or without direct supervision.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, customer service and organizational skills with all constituents.
• Experience working in a college environment
Market context
Graduate Assistant - Athletic Training roles in Missouri often attract candidates from college sports medicine programs and can be competitive because employers look for both graduate-school eligibility and current clinical credentials. For this role, the requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review fit faster; a practical next step is to confirm your NATA, BOC, and Missouri licensure status before applying.