Athletic Trainer Assistant - Higher Ed. jobs in Springfield, MO

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Benefits

• Preventive Health Plans available
• Daycare with extended hours, holidays and weekends
• Employee Discount at CoxHealth Fitness facilities
• Pharmacy delivery to your unit 
• On-site Employee Health services
• 1906 Employee Store
• 20% tuition discount on most classes at Cox College
• Opportunity to earn referral bonuses of up to $5,000 per hire for certain positions
• Cafeteria discount

• The Athletic Trainer provide athletic training services to student athletes, in accordance with the Missouri State Athletic Training Practice Act. The Athletic Trainer assess athletes for a wide range of sports related injuries and provide proper decision making and instruction for referral or further assessment. The trainer is responsible for the coverage of the Athletic Training contracted schools while attending practices and games per contract. This position will establish and maintain sports related programs at the fitness center, ordering equipment and supplies, and keeping records on the athletes with whom they work.

• Education
  • Required: Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training or a related field from an accredited institution
  • Preferred: Master’s Degree in Athletic Training or a related field from an accredited institution
• Experience
  • Preferred: Previous athletic training experience
• Skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong analytical/problem solving skills
  • Able to work independently and collaboratively in teams
• Licensure/Certification/Registration
  • Required: Missouri Athletic Training License that is both active and in good standing AND BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire