Head Athletic Trainer

This position has been filled - Job#: 453375350

Job Summary

Job Summary: This role is responsible for developing, coordinating, and administering a comprehensive sports medicine/ athletic training program.The Head Athletic Trainer is responsible for working with the various athletic departments where need be. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Supervising the rehabilitation protocol of injured student-athletes as prescribed by the team physician
• Providing prevention and treatment for athletic injuries including therapeutic rehabilitation to allow for return to competition
• Assisting with pre-season physical examinations and physical fitness screening
• Providing supervision and guidance to athletic trainer assistant and/or student athletic trainers
• Developing and managing the student athletic training program to include scheduling, recruiting, and equipment management/budgeting, and clinical/classroom instruction to student trainers
• Responsible for treatment, rehabilitation, record-keeping, insurance coordination, and doctor referrals for all athletic injuries
• Maintains medical files on assigned student-athletes including records of injuries, illnesses and treatment provided to student athletes. Responsible for issues concerning insurance
• Assisting to propagate a comprehensive public relations program

Qualifications:

• Completion of a Bachelor’s degree 
• Experience in athletic training, physical therapy, or related responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of a Master’s Degree in related field
• Certification by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification and State Licensure required
• First Aid/CPR Certification
• Instructor certification in CPR/ First Aid