Assistant Athletic Trainer (10 Month)

Lindenwood University • St. Charles, IL

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About The Position

The Assistant Athletic Trainer provides athletic training services to Lindenwood University intercollegiate athletic programs and collaborates with the athletic training program coordinator to supervise, instruct, and evaluate athletic training students. The role includes evaluating, treating, and rehabilitating injuries; providing practice and game coverage; maintaining medical records; and supporting the administration of the athletic training program. The position also includes teaching assigned courses and serving as a clinical preceptor for athletic training students.

The position works with athletes and the sports medicine team, physicians, coaches, university colleagues, parents, and community groups. Work takes place in a general office setting and around athletic activities, with evening and weekend work and travel for practice and game coverage. The position is designated Non-Standard Flex.

Requirements

• Master’s degree.
• Certification by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification (BOC).
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as an Athletic Trainer in Missouri.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
• Ability to understand and use a variety of modalities to provide athletic training services.
• Familiarity with governing rules.
• General computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of five years’ experience as a graduate assistant or assistant athletic trainer at a college or university is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the overall administration of the athletic training program.
• Evaluate, treat, and rehabilitate athletic injuries and instruct athletes on injury prevention.
• Maintain accurate medical records and communicate appropriately with the sports medicine team and physicians.
• Provide practice and game coverage.
• Conduct pre-participation evaluations.
• Coordinate medical insurance claims.
• Oversee student employees, maintain their schedules, and assist with assigning seasonal sports rotations.
• Oversee athletic training students, evaluate their clinical performance, and assist with clinical testing, including clinical exit exams.
• Assist with administrative responsibilities, including secondary insurance for student athletes, athletic training supply inventory, and coordination of pre-season physicals.
• Teach courses as assigned.
• Attend preceptor training events and instructional seminars.
• Foster student adherence to the athletic training program’s code of conduct.
• Provide athletic services at events, including pre-event preparation, on-field injury assessment, first aid when appropriate, and arranging transportation to a medical facility as necessary.
• Maintain records of athletic injuries, physical modalities, rehabilitation programs, physician visits, and release of records.
• Maintain current licensure and practice in accordance with the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Code of Ethics.
• Direct equipment purchasing and maintenance for athletic training facilities.
• Attend professional development seminars, read professional journals and texts, and share information with staff professionals, athletes, and physicians.
• Support the University’s mission and serve as an ambassador of its Q2 culture of service excellence.
• Model, support, and hold others accountable to University values: integrity, dedication, excellence, creativity, and teamwork.
• Maintain open communication with administration, faculty, physicians, coaches, parents, and athletes, within limits of existing law.
• Serve as a clinical preceptor and communicate regularly with the clinical education coordinator.
• Serve on committees as needed, including interviews and student employee searches.
• Present to students, faculty, staff, and community groups on topics such as injury prevention, conditioning, nutrition, and drug awareness.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employer-paid tuition benefits for bachelor’s programs for the employee, spouse, and dependents, and for master’s programs for the employee and spouse.
• Tuition discounts for doctoral programs for the employee.
• Comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, and retirement options.
• Paid holidays, including MLK Jr. Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving break, and winter break.
• Free Friday lunch at Evans Commons Dining Hall or Spellman Dining Hall, including Chick-fil-A and Qdoba.
• Professional development opportunities through the Lindenwood Learning Academy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level