Head Athletics Trainer

This position has been filled - Job#: 453396100

Job Summary

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the coordination and supervision of the delivery of health care to assigned programs. Responsible for all phases of health care.
• Design and implement treatment and rehab programs for time-loss and surgical rehab cases.
• Assist with the implementation of the Athletics Department Drug Testing Program.
• Serve as a liaison between Sports Medicine staff and Strength & Conditioning staff regarding rehabilitation programs.
• Assist in the management of external accounts, including pharmacy and Physical therapy.
• Responsible for daily electronic medical documentation for all student-athletes.
• Assist with the daily operation and maintenance of the athletic training facility.
• Perform additional duties and assist with special projects as assigned by the Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Medicine.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in sports medicine/athletic training or related field; current NATA certification; Pennsylvania Athletic Training Class A Certification required. Current CPR/AED Certification.
• Extensive clinical athletic training experience including: preventive, evaluative, and rehabilitative skills. Must have knowledge of health care insurance issues and drug testing protocols.
• 5-7 years' progressive athletic training experience.
• Must have experience with post-surgical rehabilitation.
• Ability to keep good records, including S.O.A.P. notes, daily rehab updates, and injury reports and proficiency with personal computer applications necessary. Excellent communication skills. Ability to demonstrate and instruct during rehab and functional training protocols.
• Ability to utilize therapeutic modalities and rehabilitative equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in sports medicine/athletic training or related field preferred.
• CSCS Certification/PES Certification preferred.
• Basketball experience preferred

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours

• Considerable travel required.
• Significant night and weekend hours.
• Must be physically fit to lift equipment, ability to lift student-athletes, heavy manipulation of athlete's bodies for physical conditioning and physical therapy.