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Position Title Athletic Trainer, Athletic Training Services, West Plains

Work Location West Plains Campus

Department West Plains Athletic Training

HR Home Department 040500 WP ATHLETICS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Pay Grade 44

Proposed Salary $58,010 annually

Sponsorship Information

Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees? No, Position is available to all applicants.

Appointment Type Full Time Regular

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

General Function

The Athletic Trainer, Athletic Training Services – West Plains is responsible for the administration of injury/illness prevention, recognition, evaluation, management, treatment, disposition, and rehabilitation for student-athletes participating in the intercollegiate athletics program and enforces health care policies and procedures regarding medical insurance, physical examinations, and related activities for student-athletes. The Athletic Trainer follows risk management processes and communicates with parents, coaches, health care professionals, administrators, faculty, students, and student-athletes. The Athletic Trainer provides health care services specifically to designated sports and in general to all student athletes. The Athletic Trainer will also be responsible for creating and implementing strength and conditioning programs for Grizzly athletics.

Description of Primary Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Ensures that Athletic Training Services provides quality athlete care for student-athletes participating in the intercollegiate athletics program through management of all aspects of injury/illness prevention, recognition, evaluation, management, treatment, disposition, and rehabilitation, coordination of all medical health care efforts and providers necessary to support the intercollegiate athletics program, and administration of the daily operational requirements of the Athletic Training Services program.

2. Enables student-athletes to return to full physical functioning by providing quality treatment which includes assessing the nature of their injuries, their range of motion, strength and other physical parameters, and making referrals to physicians as appropriate, enforcing the prescribed treatment protocols of physicians using all appropriate therapeutic modalities and exercises, and evaluating their rehabilitative progress.

3. Facilitates student-athletes compliance with prescribed rehabilitative treatments by educating them about the causes and nature of their injuries through the use of models or diagrams and measures they can take to prevent recurrences, providing a thorough explanation of the reasons for and functions of the rehabilitative therapies, assisting student-athletes in correct performance of the therapies and exercises, evaluating their progress during rehabilitation, and providing the student-athletes with feedback.

4. Minimizes institutional liability in the performance of athletic training services by maintaining proper and current licensure and practicing in accordance with the Missouri Board of Healing Arts.

5. Works closely and coordinates with area medical and professional personnel (e.g., physicians, dentists, pharmacists, chiropractors) who provide services to the Grizzly Athletics program for the overall preventative and rehabilitation health care program of Grizzly athletes. To include the execution of the campus’ athlete drug testing policy.

6. Maintains individual professional competence as required by NATA and expands the knowledge base and ability of the Athletic Training Service to serve the intercollegiate athletics program by taking advantage of professional development and continuing education opportunities, attending professional development seminars, workshops and related activities, reading the literature published in professional journals and texts, and sharing the information gathered from these professional activities with other staff professionals and student-athletes.

7. Assures compliance with federal ( HIPAA , FERPA ), state (practice acts), and NJCAA guidelines.

8. Manages risk through appropriate evaluation and procedures, diagnosis decisions, and emergency care decisions related to student athletes.

9. Serves as a liaison to parents, coaches, athletes, administrators, media, and health care providers concerning the health care and health status of student athletes through injury reports, medical and legal documentation, direct communication and prepared statements.

10. Works at all practices and events as assigned by the Associate Vice Chancellor for Athletics and Community Engagement, including out-of-town events, which may occur at any time of day and on evenings, weekends, and holidays.

11. Works closely with coaches in performing strength and conditioning duties for all Grizzly athletic teams. Develops and monitors strength and conditioning program for each athlete to ensure peak athletic performance. Enables individuals to perform to their physical potential through the development and management of individual and group weight, strength, and fitness training programs. Develops programs by evaluating current physical conditioning and tailoring strength and fitness programs for specific needs. Demonstrates proper performance of exercises. Manages programs by monitoring athletes’ progress and providing an assessment of development.

12. Abides by and complies with National Junior College Athletic Association ( NJCAA ) rules, academic standards, requirements, and policies of the University, and all guidelines and policies of the Athletics department and reports any concerns of compromise or violation of rules, standards, guidelines or policies to the Director of Athletics or the Associate Vice-Chancellor for Athletics and Community Engagement.

13. Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, attending training and/or courses as required by the Associate Vice-Chancellor for Athletics and Community Engagement.

14. Contributes to the overall success of Athletic Training Services by performing other essential duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Associate Vice-Chancellor for Athletics and Community Engagement.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Sports Medicine, Athletic Training, or a related field is required. A Master’s degree in any of these fields or a related professional field is preferred. An equivalent combination of years of experience and education may be considered for substitution of educational requirements.

Experience: At least one year of experience as a practicing National Athletic Trainer Association ( NATA ) Board of Certification ( BOC ) certified Athletic Trainer is required.

Skills: Strong oral and written communications skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills are required.

Effort: Requires the capability to physically transport injured athletes (e.g., to the locker room, sidelines, clinic, ambulance,) in order to receive further medical care.

License: Must be certified by the BOC of the National Athletic Trainers Association ( NATA ) and licensed by the Board of Healing Arts in the state of Missouri. Must maintain current certification in emergency cardiac care ( ECC ).

Other: The scope of the position requires frequent evening and weekend/holiday work as well as some overnight, out-of-town travel to accompany athletic teams to away contests.

Additional Qualifications

Link to Job Description https://www.missouristate.edu/Human/JobDescriptions/5675.htm

Open Date 11/26/2025

Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)

Special Instructions to Applicants

First date of consideration is December 3, 2025. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Please attach an unofficial transcript to your application. Please note that documents that contain passwords, digital signatures, and other artifacts such as watermarks may not convert properly. If your document contains any of these items, please print and scan the document, then upload the scanned version to your application.

Official transcripts required at time of hire.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Non-Discrimination Statement

Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, [email protected], 417-836-4252.

Background Check Statement

Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.

Posting Detail

Posting Number 20250250FTS

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/83898

Supplemental Questions

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(Open Ended Question)

+ * Are you a current full-time regular Missouri State University employee?

+ Yes, I am a current full-time faculty/staff University employee.

+ No, I am not currently employed by the University.

+ No, I am a current per course faculty member.

+ No, I am a current part-time staff University employee.

+ No, I am a current University graduate assistant or teaching assistant.

+ No, I am a current student University employee.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Resume

+ Cover Letter

+ Unofficial Transcripts - 1

Optional Documents

+ Letter of Recommendation-1 (Non-confidential)

+ Letter of Recommendation-2 (Non-confidential)

+ Letter of Recommendation-3 (Non-confidential)

+ Other Documents -1

+ Certificate/License-1

+ Unofficial Transcripts -2

+ Unofficial Transcripts -3