Athletics: Athletic Trainer

To apply for this position, you should submit:

1. KWU Employment Application
2. Cover letter,
3. Resume/curriculum vitae,
4. Three references,
5. Desired salary (may be entered on application)
6. Please email your application materials to hr@kwu.edu.

KWU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity in employment. We will
check references of past employers and personal references. We will acknowledge receipt of your
application as soon as we receive it.

Location: Athletics Training Department

Overview: The Athletic Training staff, in collaboration with the head team physician, manages a
comprehensive sports medicine program. This includes injury prevention, evaluations, treatment,
rehabilitation, educational programs, and counseling for student-athletes. The staff attends home
competitions, some practices, and travels with certain teams. Staffing needs are influenced by
NCAA-reported injury rates.

Employment Status:
Full-time, exempt, at-will, 11-month contract (12-month pay).

Key Responsibilities:

• Sports Medicine Facility (55%): Evaluate and treat athletic injuries. Assist in injury

rehabilitation and sports nutrition education.

• Practice and Game Coverage (30%): Supervise practices and games for player safety. Manage

and treat injuries, following KCAC and NAIA guidelines.

• Administrative (10%): Assist with sports medicine administrative tasks, such as injury and

disease documentation.

• Other Duties (5%): Supervise and teach work-study students. Participate in athletic

department committees. Other tasks assigned by the Assistant Athletic Director.

Work Schedule and working conditions: Full-time, flexible hours, including nights and weekends
for practices and events.

Performance Measures:

• Patient outcomes and student-athlete welfare.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Adherence to NATA and BOC standards.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required and 2 years of athletic training experience.; master’s

preferred in athletic training or related field.

• Certifications Required: BOC Certified, Licensed or eligible for a Kansas license, First Aid,

CPR, AED certified, and bloodborne pathogen training (within 60 days of hire).

• Experience: Required completion of an accredited athletic training program. Preferred 2-5

years of experience in intercollegiate athletic training.

Skills: Strong communication and decision-making skills, alignment with the university's mission,
ability to work well with a team.

Salary and Benefits: Salary based on experience, with full-time employee benefits.

Additional Information: A more detailed job description will be provided at the time of the
interview.

This is a full-time, exempt position with travel and physical demand involved in athletic training.