Position Summary / Career Interest:

Under the direction of the Head Team Physicians, responsible for the athletic training needs of the student-athletes of the designated sport(s). Work closely with sport coaches, strength and conditioning coaches, other health care providers and athletic administrators concerning the health and wellness of student athletes.


Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Serve as the primary athletic trainer for assigned teams.
• Assist with the organization and supervision of health care delivery to student-athletes under the supervision of Head Team Physicians.
• Prepare timely and accurate documents, e.g., injury/illness reports, care and reconditioning updates, daily athletic training records, injury/illness summaries for coaches, medical and other correspondence.
• Properly document injuries as well as treatment and rehabilitation sessions of injured athletes.
• Utilize evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation techniques when providing health care for student-athletes.
• Follow prescribed rehabilitation and treatment protocols of team physicians when providing health care for injured or sick athletes.
• Communicate effectively with team physicians, coaches regarding injured or sick athletes.
• Communicate effectively with strength and conditioning coaches regarding the injured student-athletes strength and conditioning parameters and limitations associated with injury rehabilitation.
• Coordinate student-athletes evaluations and treatment follow-ups to physicians.
• Coordinate athletic training services for athletic summer camps.
• Maintain NATA-BOC certification and the State of Kansas licensure.
• When requested, supervise student-athletes in the Athletic Training program.
• Selected Athletic Trainers: • Mentor students within the undergraduate athletic training major and serve as a classroom and/or laboratory instructor • Participate in the athletic training major curriculum as a Preceptor in cooperation with the Program Director and the Clinical Coordinator. Provide direct supervision of athletic training students completing clinical experience practicum in the Kansas Athletics’ athletic training clinics • When requested, supervise Graduate Assistant Certified Athletic Trainer assigned by Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Medicine. • Adhere to Health System, University, Big 12 Conference, Kansas Athletics, and NCAA policies and procedures. • Maintain knowledge of Health System, departmental activities, sports schedules and procedures. • Foster cooperative working relationships with immediate supervisor and staff members who work within or outside the work unit. • Maintain a positive attitude toward performing job duties and in working with other staff members. • Exhibit professional decorum at all times.
• 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

• High School Graduate
• Bachelors Degree
• Master's Degree in Athletic Training, Physical Education, Health or related field from an accredited college or university

Preferred Education and Experience

• Less than 1 year of experience working with collegiate or national level
• Less than 1 year of experience with Manual Therapy
• Less than 1 year of experience with PRI

Required Licensure and Certification

• Certified Athletic Trainer - Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC ATC) with the State in which the work will be performed
• CPR/ AED/ BLS - Other BLS

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) - State Board of Healing Arts

Knowledge Requirements

• Proficient with Microsoft Office products

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.