Head Athletic Trainer

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Coordinates medical coverage for all athletic events including practice and competition Oversees the care and prevention of injuries and the rehabilitation of injuries for all sports Supervises assistant athletic trainers, graduate assistant athletic trainers and athletic training student workers as appropriate Administrates all aspects of the athletic training program including pre-participation screening, insurance claims management, and other appropriate record keeping Implement, update, and manage institutional athletic drug testing program Acts as NCAA Athletic Healthcare Administrator for Northwest Athletics Coordinate and manage athletic billing Serves as a member of the Athletics Administrative Team Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Master’s degree Certification/License: Driver’s license; NATABOC Certified Athletic Trainer and Licensed Athletic Trainer in State of Missouri Experience: Athletic training experience at the collegiate level WORKING CONDITIONS: This position must work and travel nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary. This position must purchase and maintain a cellular device and service that will be used for work functions. This position must be responsible for plan choices, calling areas, service features, terminations clauses, and paying for all charges associated with the cellular device and service. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervise and direct assistant coaches/graduate assistants EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED: Athletic training equipment TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds COMMUNITY: Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri, and 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri. For more information visit the city’s website at www.maryville.org. UNIVERSITY: With an enrollment of more than 7,200 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus as well as its Northwest-Kansas City location at the Northland Innovation Center and through Northwest Online. Founded in 1905, Northwest places a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jumpstart on their careers. Students have opportunities to build their résumés with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study, including the Horace Mann Laboratory School, National Public Radio affiliate KXCV, the R.T. Wright Farm, Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area or Knacktive, a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency. The University is a national model for student success and career placement. In addition, 96 percent of Northwest bachelor’s degree earners and 99 percent of master’s degree earners secure employment or continue their education within six months of graduation, according to the most recent data. Zippia, a career website, names Northwest the best college in Missouri for getting a job. Furthermore, its vibrant and diverse learning community offers more than 150 student organizations, and textbooks and a laptop are included in tuition, which is among the lowest in the nation, saving students an estimated $7,200 over four years. Northwest also offers 1,200 student employment positions, allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program. Designated the Missouri Arboretum, the Northwest campus was named one of the “50 Most Amazing University Botanical Gardens and Arboretums in the U.S.” For more information about Northwest and its performance, visit www.nwmissouri.edu. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled DATE AVAILABLE: July 2021 TO APPLY: Please fill out a Northwest application online by clicking http://agency.governmentjobs.com/nwmissouri/default.cfm to reach our employment opportunities listing. You will also need to submit a cover letter, resume, and the contact information for three references in order for your application materials to be complete. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at 660-562-1127 or email mdrake@nwmissouri.edu for more information.