Athletic Trainer- Urban Youth Academy

Position Summary / Career Interest:

Join The University of Kansas Health System in a unique Athletic Trainer role that combines sports medicine expertise with meaningful community impact. While employed by the Health System, this position is based exclusively at the Urban Youth Academy in Kansas City, MO, a premier youth development organization dedicated to empowering Kansas City's urban youth to unlock their potential and become the leaders of tomorrow through baseball and softball. As the Athletic Trainer, you will provide injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and return-to-play services for youth athletes participating in Academy programs. Beyond traditional athletic training responsibilities, you will play an important role in fostering a safe, healthy, and positive environment where young athletes can develop both on and off the field. This position offers the opportunity to build relationships within the community, collaborate with coaches and program leaders, and make a lasting difference in the lives of young people. If you are passionate about sports medicine, youth development, and serving the Kansas City community, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding and impactful opportunity.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Provide direct care of athletic injuries during practice, games and scrimmages.
• Refer needed treatment to the appropriate facilities.
• Document accurate records of injuries/treatment provided in a timely manner via electric injury tracking system and to participate in data collection/research for improving clinical outcomes at the unit, department and hospital levels within the Youth Sports Medicine Program.
• Coordinates pre-participation exams and maintains an accurate list of athletes medical eligible to compete under district and state rules and regulations
• Provides community education in the area of sports medicine including development of a Student Athletic Training program.
• Provide "Athletic Training Services"* to student athletes under the direction of the team physician or by written referral from a physician, and in accordance with the applicable State Athletic Trainers Practice Act.
• Develop and maintain evidence based treatment order-sets and practice management guidelines to be reviewed annually and approved by the team physician.
• Act as liaison between team/family physicians and specialist, the school Athletic Director, coaches, athlete and their parents.
• Coordinates pre/post participation exams and maintains and accurate list of athletes medically eligible to compete under district and state rules and regulations. Maintains accurate records of injuries and treatment provided in a timely manner.
• Complies with OSHA guidelines and HIPPA regulations and guidelines.
• Provides community education in the areas of sports injury prevention as directed by the Sports Medicine Program Director.
• Utilizes unit, department and hospital goals to link and integrate the Sports Medicine Program.
• Promotes active engagement in assigned schools by attending all pre/post season coaches/parent meetings and sports awards ceremonies.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Athletic Training, Physical Education, Health or related field from an accredited college or university (Prior to 2022) OR
• Master's Degree in Athletic Training, Physical Education, Health or related field from an accredited college or university (After 2022)

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience with Athletic Training/Sports Medicine emphasis.

Required Licensure and Certification

• CPR/ AED/ BLS - Other BLS
• Certified Athletic Trainer - Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC ATC)
• Licensed Athletic Trainer (AT) - State Board of Healing Arts in the state of Kansas. OR
• Licensed Athletic Trainer (AT) - State Board of Healing Arts in the state of Missouri.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.