Head Athletic Trainer

Head Athletic Trainer

This position will be responsible for all aspects of the College's Athletic Training Program, including but not limited to overseeing and managing all aspects of an intercollegiate athletic training program; scheduling and coordinating athletic training staff and students for coverage of all team practices and athletic competitions; assisting the Athletic Director and Business Manager in the development of the sports medical program budget; record-keeping and documenting a variety of related material including student-athletes training records and handling athletic insurance administration; coordinating and scheduling physical examinations and medical referrals for student-athletes to determine their ability to practice and compete; managing the daily activities of the training room, treatment, and rehabilitation of student-athlete injuries; and other duties as assigned. This program maintains and follows current NAIA, NATA, and other conference affiliation rules and regulations regarding athletic training requirements. This full-time staff position works within a general outline of work to be performed and develops work methods and sequences under general supervision of the Director of Athletics.

Qualifications

Essential Job Functions:

• Oversees and manages all aspects of an intercollegiate athletic training program.
• Schedules and coordinates athletic training staff and students for coverage of all team practices and athletic competitions.
• Assists the Athletic Director and Business Manager in the development of the sports medical program budget.
• Maintains records and documents a variety of related materials including student-athletes training records and handling athletic insurance administration.
• Coordinates and schedules physical examinations and medical referrals for student-athletes to determine their ability to practice and compete.
• Manages the daily activities of the training room, treatment, and rehabilitation of student-athlete injuries.
• Maintains and follows current NAIA, NATA, and other conference affiliation rules and regulations regarding athletic training requirements.
• Maintains confidentiality, parameters of operation, professional protocols, and individual privacy.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements to Perform Work:

• Master's degree in athletic training, science or closely related field.
• Must have BOC, CPR/First Aid and AED Certifications.
• Must have prior experience in the development of an overall sports medicine program for a college or other suitable institution with knowledge of injury prevention programs, injury evaluations, injury management, injury treatment and rehabilitation, educational programs, and counseling for student-athletes.
• Must follow NATA Code of Ethics.
• Must have a valid SC Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.
• Must be willing and able to safely drive the College vehicles.
• Must be able to work flexible hours which may include early/late hours, occasional weekends, and the ability to travel as needed.
• Must be willing to work within and follow the guidelines of the College, and the Department of Athletics at all times.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to meet schedules and timelines.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; excellent interpersonal skills.

Physical Demands:

Work requires the ability to move and lift 30 to 50 pounds independently and be able to perform strenuous physical labor, and the ability to exert 30 to 50 pounds of force frequently. Also requires frequent bending, squatting, standing, reaching, climbing, kneeling, stooping, crawling, and occasional sitting. May be required to occasionally work in small, hard to reach spaces. Work is performed both inside a facility and outdoors in all weather conditions. Some hazardous situations may exist based on work to be performed.

Working Conditions:

Work environment may risk exposure to bright/dim light, dusts and pollen, extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, extreme noise levels, vibration, fumes and/or noxious odors, moving machinery, electrical shock, heights, disease/pathogens, toxic/caustic chemicals.

EOE M/F/D/V