POSITION SUMMARY

This athletic trainer will be responsible for assisting the KC Monarchs team in providing comprehensive care to athletes, including injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation. Working closely with the coaching staff, medical professionals, and team management, the AT ensures player health and performance are optimized throughout the season. This role requires excellent communication skills, a strong understanding of sports medicine, and the ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with travel and nontraditional hours. During the off-season, this position will assist with orthopedic clinic needs and other related functions.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY

Baseball Season

Implement and direct medical care to players and staff at the affiliates within the scope that is outlined.Implement injury prevention programs at each affiliate in collaboration withappropriate staff.Communicate progress, issues, plans, etc. for each player to appropriate parties to ensure consistency.Design and implement injury prevention programs tailored to individual athletes and team needs.Conduct on-field injury assessments and provide immediate care during practices, games, and training sessions.Develop and oversee rehabilitation programs to safely return players to full performance levels.Collaborate with physicians and other medical personnel for injury diagnosis and treatment plans.Maintainaccurateand confidential records of injuries, treatments, and player progress.Ensure compliance with league and organizational health and safety protocols.Travel with the team for games and provide ongoing support during road trips.

Off Season

Provide additional Athletic Training services to Sano’s partnering schools or associations.Provide care to Sano Orthopedic patients in the clinical setting.

Assist with Movement Screenings and Wellness InitiativesPerform other related duties as required or assigned

SKILLS

Strong organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.

Understanding of Internal Classification of Diseases (ICD) and Common Procedural Terminology (CPT)coding Proficient knowledge of medical terminology and anatomyElectronic medical recordexperience (eClinicalWorks preferred) Highly detailed andaccurate,with excellent organizational skillsExcellent communication and interpersonal skills; expresses thoughts and ideas clearly, both verbally and in writing;establishestrust and confidencequicklyExcellent skills in MicrosoftOffice (primarily Word, Excel,PowerPointand TEAMS). Must be computer literate with the ability to learn new softwareapplications

COMPETENCIES

Ability to function effectivelyunder tight time constraints, consistently meet strict deadlines, prioritize, and handle multiple tasks in a demanding workenvironmentAbility to communicate appropriately and build relationships withpatients andcoworkersWillingness to adhere to all principles ofconfidentialityAbility torepresentthe company in a professional manner both internally andexternallyGoal-oriented and self-motivated. Is proactive, committed, hashigh standards, and does what it takes to get the jobdoneAbility to work independentlyandeffectively in a teamenvironmentAbility to show initiative, good judgment, andresourcefulness

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's orMaster’s degree in Athletic TrainingRequiredCertified Athletic Trainer through the Board of Certification, Inc. (ATC) or applicable accrediting body

Previousexperience working in sports medicine, preferably in baseball or a similar team environment.State Licensed (or eligible for License in MO and KS)Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Sano is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age (40 and older), race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. Sano is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.