Assistant Athletic Trainer

The required essential duties of the Assistant Athletic Trainer are to assist the Head Athletic Trainer with the daily responsibilities in the Athletic Training Room, sport coverage, educational presentations, and aid in the supervision of the student staff.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Operates within the guidelines of Missouri Southern State University, MIAA, and NCAA rules and regulations.

Provide practice and game coverage for assigned sport(s).

Maintain appropriate medical records using current EMR software, concussion management software and any other necessary program.

Provide injury prevention guidance

Evaluate all injuries

Provide treatment and rehabilitation programs for injuries as needed

Communicate with coaching staffs, and medical personnel

Patient education and instruction

Travel with team

Provide educational presentations on health and safety topics to all athletes

Performs other related duties as required.

Education, Experience, and Licenses

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, Master’s Degree preferred.

Minimum six months college level athletic experience required

BOC Athletic Trainer Certification required

Missouri Athletic Trainer Licensure eligible

Certification in First Aid and Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers

Good interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

Knowledge of and commitment to NCAA rules and regulations.

Good organizational and time management skills.

Experience in working with a diverse population.

Valid driver's license and ability to meet university’s insurance requirements for driving college vehicles required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret NCAA and MIAA regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of faculty, physicians, staff, students, parents and the general public.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations.
• Ability to be flexible to work long hours with student athletes.
• Requires strong interpersonal