Department: Wichita State University, ICAA

Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: Pay range $42,000 - 60,000/yr, based on qualifications & experience

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8a-5p but flexible (required attendance at contests/competitions)

Export Compliance Requirement: No export control requirement.

Job Story

Keeping our student-athletes healthy and safe is a core focus of the Shocker Athletics Student-Athlete Experience.

Show dedication to our student-athletes and their safety & welfare. We are looking for a forward-thinking, innovative professional who is focused on contributing to and addressing the unique sports medicine needs of student-athletes. You are to be a consistent advocate for student-athletes that can manage expectations and dynamics with a variety of constituents. Devotion to excellent service and cutting-edge techniques including customized care to student-athletes in their optimal health & performance journey is our priority. Maximization of resources, collaboration with other Health & Performance professionals, experience developing specialized sports medicine programming and usage of alternative treatment therapies/methods would represent a Champion Candidate. Understanding the culture & traditional operations of the sport will help set you up for success.
Apply now to work with a Championship program and aid in the development of world-class student-athletes.

Job Summary

Provides injury prevention, risk management, basic acute care, effective rehabilitative care, performance enhancement, and physical reconditioning relating to injuries and illness to athletes.

Essential Functions

Conducts athlete intake assessments and maintains medical records for each athlete. Evaluates and manages injuries. Schedules and implements treatment and rehabilitation programs and/or other interventions as necessary and prescribed. Creates rehab programs for injured athletes, utilizing therapeutic modalities, and assisting in overall body conditioning of an injured athlete to manage their recovery and return to activity. Develops conditioning programs for non-injured athletes to prepare them for practice or competition. Maintains equipment used in therapy interventions. Attends athletic practices and games, providing coverage with on-field evaluations and management of injuries, and referral for specialized care as needed.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• Two (2) years of experience in athletic training

Required License/Certifications/Training:

None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience working as a primary athletic trainer for a sports program.
  Knowledge of cutting-edge trainings & treatments for high-performance athletes – including alternative treatments.
  Development of programs for both injured and non-injured athletes. Ability to connect with a diverse population.
  Commitment to the highest level of student-athlete welfare.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in related field

Preferred License/Certifications/Training:

• Athletic Training Certification
• Other additional Health/Sports Medicine Certifications
• BOC Certified
• Eligible for licensure in the State of Kansas for Athletic Trainers

Physical Requirements:

Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information. Ability to position self to participate in development appropriate activities with athletes. Ability to move, transport, and/or deliver items, supplies, or equipment. Ability to remain in a stationary position. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators. Ability to move or traverse across campus, within buildings and offices, and/or across external environments.

Additional Physical Requirement: