Resident Athletic Trainer- University of Missouri- Kansas City
Job Description
Department:
Location:
Kansas City Athletics
Worker Type:
Temporary (10 months)
Minimum Requirements:
- One year of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and work experience.
- BOC certified or certification eligible, good standing for licensure as an Athletic Trainer by the Missouri Board of Medical Licensure and CPR/AED Certification.
- Must have demonstrated knowledge of NCAA rules and sports medicine standards of care, ability to apply NATA/BOC code of ethics to care, excellent organizational skills, strong communication skills, and a strong commitment to professional growth, demonstrated experience working effectively in a diverse environment, and experience working in a comprehensive sports medicine environment.
- Demonstrated core values of customer focus, teamwork, and professional communication.
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evening and nighttime hours and weekends
- Travel to away competitions, work practices and home games
- Ability to work in fast-paced Division I Athletics environments
Position Description:
The University of Missouri-Kansas City’s Athletic Department is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Resident Athletic Trainer for the 2024-2025 academic year. Start date as soon as possible. The sport assignment shall be at the discretion of the Director of Sports Medicine but may include Softball, Men’s and Women’s Track & Field. Resident Athletic Trainers will provide healthcare services for their assigned team, including but not limited to: injury prevention and evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation, practice/event coverage, physician referral, medical appointments. Resident Athletic Trainers will be asked to participate in a mentorship program and may be assigned professional development tasks during their tenure. This position will report to the Director of Sports Medicine or his/her designee. This is a University of Missouri- Kansas City position only- individual will work directly with Athletics Department. Position is a monthly/salaried position earning $3,956.33 per month.
Job Responsibilities:
Provide game, practice, conditioning athletic training coverage for assigned sports
Provide training room coverage
Medical records management
Other duties assigned by the Senior Director of Sports Medicine
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in athletic training or a related field
- Up to one (1) year of related work experience within a collegiate or professional sports setting
- Experience as a preceptor in a CAATE-Accredited Athletic Training Program
- Certifications in dry needling and/or manual therapy
The Athletic Department is committed to creating equitable and inclusive campus environments that accelerate the success of the full range of our students and employees. We believe that employees who feel valued and respected will create policies, programs, practices, research agendas, and services to effectively meet the needs and exceed the expectations of the increasingly diverse student populations we admit and hope to serve.
The Athletic Department encourages candidates to apply who have demonstrated capacity to create inclusive work environments, will work effectively on increasingly diverse teams, and will serve the increasingly diverse students we admit and want to attract.
How to Apply:
Please send a resume and cover letter with at least 3 references directly to Keith Garnett, Director of Sports Medicine at kgarnett@umkc.edu.