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Location

Parkville, Missouri

Quick overview

The Athletic Trainer coordinates injury prevention and rehabilitation programs for the university's athletic department. This includes providing immediate care, monitoring practices, and collaborating with coaches and physicians to maintain athlete fitness.

Requirements summary

A Master's degree and NATA certification are required for this position. Candidates must also be licensed according to state laws and capable of lifting at least 50 pounds.

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Job description

  • The Athletic Trainer is responsible for coordinating injury prevention programs and rehabilitation efforts for Park University Athletic department training room.
  • Position Accountabilities Monitor athletic events and team practices; provide assessment and treatment to maintain maximum physical fitness for participants in athletic completion.
  • Provide first aid techniques and triage as necessary.
  • Develop and administer rehabilitation programs for athletes; recommend and implement routine and corrective exercises with modalities and recommend special diets for the development of healthy and reduction of athlete injuries.
  • Coordinate the conditioning, treatment, and healthy status of athletes with coaches and physicians.
  • Provide athletic injury evaluation, immediate care, and assist the referral of injured athletes in accordance with generally accepted principles of athletic training services.
  • Assist in the supervision of graduate students and student assistants; train and develop staff in the athletic training room.
  • Position Requirements: Master’s degree required Certification as Athletic Trainer required (NATA) Must be duly licensed or credentialed in accordance with applicable state laws to practice athletic training.
  • Physical Requirements Requires frequent lifting, bending, stooping or standing; but be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
  • Must be able to pass Park University’s background check and achieve certification to transport students.
  • Founded in 1875, Park University is a private, liberal arts university.
  • Park’s flagship campus is located in the Kansas City suburb of Parkville, Missouri, on the bluffs overlooking the Missouri River.
  • We offer an excellent benefits package including health, dental, and life insurance, retirement plan, and tuition-paid undergraduate classes for employees and dependents.
  • Park University is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.
  • Qualified applicants must upload a resume and cover letter that includes salary requirements.
  • Park University, founded in 1875 in Parkville, Missouri, is a four-year, private, non-profit, liberal arts institution of higher learning.
  • We provide a comprehensive selection of undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the colleges of Education and Health Professions, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Management.
  • The flagship Parkville, Missouri campus offers a range of academic programs, international culture, athletics and a traditional university experience.
  • We serve over 6,500 students nationally each semester, with students enrolled at our main campus, our Gilbert, Arizona campus or at more than 21 other military and non-military campuses located in 16 states.
  • Park University provides a competitive compensation and benefits package including health and life insurance, retirement plan, generous paid time off, and paid undergraduate tuition for employees and dependents.

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Tuition-paid Undergraduate Classes