Head Athletic Trainer and Wellness Position

This position has been filled - Job#: 453379726

Job Summary

Job Description

• Full-time, 10-month position.
• Provide Athletic Training Services to student athletes under the direction of the team physician or by written referral from a physician, and in accordance with state athletic training practice act and with school and athletic schedules.  
• Responsible for working with the teams, assistant athletic trainer, and a team physician and athletic department.
• The Head Athletic Trainer is part of the Athletic Department and reports to the Athletic Director.

Responsibilities

• Develop overall sports medicine program for the Masters, including: injury prevention programs, injury evaluations, injury management, injury treatment and rehabilitation, educational programs and counseling for student-athletes of the sports medical program.
• Maintain an effective and efficient athletic training room.
• Recordkeeping, documentation, incident reports and a daily treatment log.
• Provide athletic training services for the Masters athletic department, including attendance at scheduled team practices and home and away competitions as necessary.
• Work in conjunction with the Wellness Program staff to ensure the implementation and education of fitness, nutrition and conditioning to meet our individual student needs.
• Assist Athletic Director and CFO in the development of the sports medical program budget.
• Evaluate and recommend new techniques and equipment that would enhance and benefit our athletes performance and or recovery.
• Provide the coaches and athletic director with a list of athletes medically ineligible to compete due to injury.
• Refer ill/injured athletes to health services/ team physicians regarding care.
• Apply and record concussion testing for all athletes prior to participation.
• Will participate within the Masters Wellness seminar program.
• Assist the athletic director as requested.
• Develop and implement emergency actions plans pertaining to athletic injuries and events
• Communicate effectively with parents, athletes, coaches, health office and administration.
• Maintain appropriate general treatment orders to be reviewed annually and approved by the School physician.
• Provide athletic training services for all home athletic contests and when need away contests.
• Act as liaison between family physicians and specialists, the school district, athletes and their parents.
• Maintain accurate records of injuries and treatments.
• Maintain a budget for the athletic training program.
• Participate in the scheduling of sports physicals when needed.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Athletic Training.
• Athletic Training experience in both men’s and women’s athletic teams preferred.
• NATA certification and eligibility of NY state Licensure required.
• Experience with Athletic Training for multiple sports.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Possess a basic understanding of Excel, Word and Outlook.