Job Description

Description

Department: Athletic Department

Job Status: Open until filled

FLSA Status: Salaried

Reports To: Director of Athletics

Grade/Level: n/a

Amount of Travel Required: Minimal

Work Schedule: July 1 – June 30

Positions Supervised: n/a

POSITION SUMMARY

Benedictine College is currently accepting applications for a Certified Athletic Trainer. Benedictine College currently serves approximately 865 student athletes across 19 varsity sports. Sports duties will include Football and Men’s and Women’s Lacrosse. Job duties include but not limited to care and prevention of athletic injuries, injury rehabilitation, medical documentation, supervision of work study and HWES students, general medical care, physician assistance, practice and game coverage, and assistance with Athletic Health Care major (ATHC). Additional teaching opportunities may be available if interested. Benedictine College is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities are encouraged to apply. 

Come work with a well-established sports medicine staff in a family-oriented environment. Work closely with a great group of coaches, athletes, and support staff. Continued opportunities for professional development available.

The Athletic Trainer is required to abide by the rules and regulations established by Benedictine College, the Heart of America Athletic Conference (Heart), and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist in directing all aspects of the athletic training program
• Responsible for care and prevention of injuries
• Rehabilitation of injury and post-surgical cases
• General medical care
• Scheduling and communication with Team physicians
• Practice and game coverage
• Visible, fully integrated member of the College community
• Responsible for complying with the rules and regulations of the NAIA as it relates to the program
• Represent Benedictine College and the program in a professional manner
• Responsible for being a proponent of the NAIA Champions of Character Program

Requirements

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Commitment to the overall development of the student-athlete and the mission of the College
• High level of personal integrity
• Outstanding work ethic
• Knowledge of and commitment to NAIA rules and regulations
• Demonstrated ability to inspire student-athletes to develop to their fullest potential
• Outstanding skills in oral and written communication
• Good organizational ability and computer competency

Education

• Master’s degree in a field related to Athletic Training
• Minimum of two years as a Certified Athletic Trainer

Experience

• Previous experience with Football and Lacrosse   
• Familiar with electronic medical records systems 
• Commitment to the overall development of the student-athlete and the mission of the College
• Kansas Board of Healing Art Eligible
• Candidate must be BOC certified and within good standing

Additional Compensation

• NATA Dues included
• State Licensure dues included
• Athletic Training Personal Liability Fees included
• $650.00 CEU annual stipend
• Additional Teaching opportunities in the HWES depart for additional subcontract pay available but not required

Salary: $40,000+ Commensurate with experience 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Abilities

Stand F

Walk F

Sit F

Handling / Fingering F

Reach Outward F

Reach Above Shoulder F

Climb F

Crawl F

Squat or Kneel F

Bend F

Push / Pull

12 lbs or less O

13-25 lbs O

26-40 lbs O

41-100 lbs O

Lift /Carry

10 lbs or less O

11-20 lbs O

21-50 lbs O

51-100 lbs O

Over 100 lbs O

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

EOE

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