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Assistant Athletic Trainer

Missouri Western State University

Missouri Western State University

St Joseph, MO, USA
Posted on May 21, 2025
Position Information
Position Title Assistant Athletic Trainer
Job Description
  • This position will work with the athletic program and students at Missouri Western State University.
  • Serves as the liaison between patients, providers, nurses, Athletic Director and physical therapists. This individual also plays a key role in the sports medicine out-reach program including providing coverage to local colleges/universities, high schools, and/or other area teams and sporting events.
  • This position works under the supervision of the Team Leader and is employed by Mosaic Health System.

Essential Duties:
  • Serves as liaison between patients/parents, providers, and physical therapists/staff. This may include working with physical therapists/staff to develop and implement rehabilitation programs for patients.
  • Performs patient fitting and education regarding crutches, braces, soft goods, etc.
  • Coordinates and provides athletic training coverage to at least one area college/university, high school, or other local sports team/event. This includes prevention, recognition, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation for athletic injuries. This also includes providing on-site coverage of athletic events, which may include evening and/or weekend coverage, and implementing summer programs.
  • Educates patients, parents, athletes, and the general public regarding injury prevention, rehabilitation, wellness, and other health-related issues.
  • Participates in professional development activities and maintains licensure and other professional affiliations, including NATA certification and state licensures.
Required Qualifications
  • BS required, MS preferred.
  • Licensed/registered athletic trainer in Missouri (Kansas if required) or eligible to apply for licensure within 90 days of hire is required. BOC Certified Athletic Trainer required. BLS certification required within 90 days from start date.
  • Valid Driver’s License
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
FLSA Exempt
Additional Demands
Hours of Work
Varied hours. Nights and weekends required.