Head Football Athletic Trainer

Head Football Athletic Trainer

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Review of application materials will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled.

Posting Details

Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the ‘Posting End Date’ shown below.

Position Information: Business Title – Head Football Athletic Trainer. Applications Accepted From Public: Open to the Public.

Posting Number 2016468T

This position is eligible for the following benefits: medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.

1. The prevention, assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, physician referral, and required legal medical documentation of all injuries and illnesses associated with assigned student-athletes; communicate complex medical diagnoses and treatment strategies to student-athletes, parents, coaches, staff and physicians within NATA and HIPAA guidelines; observe all athletic policy and procedures in accordance with NATA regulations as well as NCAA , Mid-American Conference and Ohio University rules and remain certified to perform these duties on a daily basis. Create, maintain and present comprehensive injury reports to coaches weekly. Provide athletic training services to football, primary sport coverage, to include practice, home and away game coverage.
2. Provide emergency or acute care and determine referral to appropriate allied medical professionals including, but not limited to orthopedic physicians, team physician, physical therapy, mental health and nutrition services. Responsible for precertification of medical services and coordination of ongoing care to include return-to-play protocol, testing, physical therapy, lab work, and physician follow up. Responsible for prescreening of all football recruits (comprehensive health history and physical exam).
3. Responsible for the oversight and supervision of full-time football athletic trainers, including training, work allocation, monitoring treatment, evaluating performance, providing feedback, setting goals, and recommending areas of improvement. Supervises assigned AT graduate students.
4. Provide athletic training services to all teams/student-athletes within the athletic training room: Properly applies and operates all medical modalities and therapeutic devices; oversees often complex and integrated orthopedic rehabilitation and pre-habilitation techniques; fits individual orthotic braces and other injury prevention devices; conducts and monitors concussion testing and baseline testing; prepares student-athletes for practice/competition through injury prevention techniques; treats student-athletes post practice; oversight of physician referral system and integration of concussion “return to play” protocols and monitoring.
5. Assist the Director of Sports Medicine with healthcare administration with the student-athlete health insurance claims; secure information related to the insurance program for assigned athletes; assist with coordination of the drug testing/educational program in accordance HIPAA guidelines; prescription drug and supplement check for NCAA compliance, research and educate student-athletes and coaches on the NCAA list of banned drugs; coordinate required physical exams; provide diagnostic reports for team physicians and the coaches injury report. Perform other related tasks or special projects as assigned.

Position Profile Provides athletic training support to student athletes. Provides athletes with injury prevention training, and evaluation, management and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.

Level Summary

Manages a work unit or a team and has full authority over personnel actions within the work unit. Contributes to the development of the area’s operational plan, ensuring alignment with broader departmental or institutional goals. Accountable for the achievement of the unit’s operational objectives, improving performance and addressing resource needs.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Manages a medium-sized team. Directly oversees at least 2.0 FTE employees or one or more supervisors. Has authority to hire, transfer, suspend, promote, manage performance, discharge, assign duties, reward, and discipline employees.

Fiscal Responsibilities

Responsible for managing team or department budgets and resources.

Problem Solving

Addresses departmental or cross-team issues, devises long-term solutions.

Independence of Action

Acts independently, with consultation with senior management.

Communication and Collaboration

Facilitates communication among team and higher-level leadership, builds relationships across University.

Physical Requirements

The position requires prolonged standing, frequent bending, stooping, and travel. Candidates must possess strong communication, auditory, and visual skills, with keen attention to detail and the ability to write legibly. Physical requirements include the ability to lift, push, or pull between 20 and 50 pounds. The role may involve exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases.

Minimum Qualifications

Must possess and maintain all licensure and certification credentials required by the State of Ohio for practice as an Athletic Trainer. Applicants certified with a Master’s degree in Athletic Training must have 3 or more years of related professional experience, and 3 or more years of supervisory experience. Applicants who obtained Athletic Trainer certification with a Bachelor’s degree must have 5 or more years of related professional experience, and 3 or more years of supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Department Health Sciences Professions, Dean's Office.

Pay Rate Pay is commensurate with experience and credentials and is accompanied by our generous university benefits such as tuition for self and dependents, a comprehensive insurance package (including but not limited to health, prescription, vision, dental, and life insurance), an excellent retirement plan including company contributions, parental leave, adoption reimbursement, and more. OHIO is also proud to offer wellness programs, on-site wellness facilities, and a generous employee assistance program.

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Pay Grade 17

Pay Range $51,281.00-$85,325.00

FLSA Status Exempt

Job Category Administrative at-will appointment

Employment Type full-time regular

Job Family Athletics

Job Sub Family Training

Job Level M2

Job Open Date 08/07/2026

Posting End Date 08/30/2026

Planning Unit College of Health Sciences & Professions

Work Schedule Months 12 month

Campus Athens

Expected hours worked per week 40+

Expected duration of assignment ongoing

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