Sports Medicine Student Assistant

Overview

Position Title:

Sports Medicine Student Assistant

Department:
Athletics

Appointment Term:
Spring (January - May)

FLSA:
Non-Exempt

The Sports Medicine Student Assistant will work directly with the MWSU Sports Medicine Department to assist in daily duties and practice/game coverages for assigned sport. This is a unique opportunity to work with a high-level Sports Medicine staff that works directly with the student-athletes at Missouri Western State University. The Sports Medicine staff are contracted through Mosaic Life Care and is the preferred provider of the Missouri Western State University Athletics Department.

• Assist with moving and setting up sports medicine equipment for games/practice. Includes breakdown and clean up.
• Observe injury evaluation, rehabilitation, and treatment with injured student-athletes.
• Assist with stocking of sport medicine supplies.
• Assist with cleaning and disinfecting of athletic training room tables/ other medical equipment. Potential to assist in emergency situations, i.e., help call 911 or flag down EMS
• Assist with hydration for student-athletes during practices/games.
• Other duties or tasks assigned by Sports Medicine staff.

• MWSU Student
• Degree Seeking
• At least an overall 2.0 GPA
• Enrolled at least part-time (6+ hours)

• CPR/AED certification

• Must have or be able to obtain an up-to-date CPR/AED certification
• Good time management skills
• Good problem-solving skills
• Hardworking
• The ability to remain confidential with information
• Great Communicator
• General interest in Sports Medicine

Sedentary Work:
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

Location where duties are to be performed:
Griffon Indoor Sports Training Room

Federal Work Study Not Required

Hours of Work:
Anticipate 8 hours per week. Hours may vary. Desired

Start date:

01/28/2026

Posting Number ST276P;
Number of Vacancies 1;
Open Date 01/23/2026;
Priority Deadline 01/28/2026;
Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions

Summary:

This position can hire a student who does or does not qualify for Federal Work Study eligibility. For more information on Federal Work Study eligibility, contact Financial Aid. (Eder Hall 103; ;
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