Head Athletic Trainer

This is a 12 month salaried position for Madonna University in Livonia, MI. This individual carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training; planning, assigning and directing work of employees AND/OR student workers; addressing complaints and resolving problems. The position is responsible for all aspects of the Madonna University health care for intercollegiate student-athletes in conjunction with all athletic training staff. Establishes and maintains lines of communications with team physician and other athletic trainers. This individual will need strong managerial and relational skills along with the ability to perform the typical duties of an athletic trainer in the collegiate setting at the NAIA level. Madonna University is a Catholic institution founded by the Felician Sisters, and guided by the values of St. Francis. Candidates must be committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service, and support the Mission of the University. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities at Madonna University. Oversees the overall management of the training room operations to include ordering supplies and maintaining inventory, upkeep and cleanliness and proper working order of the athletic training facilities and equipment on a daily basis, providing adequate coverage of the facility and working with staff to ensure coverage of all athletic events. Oversees athletic trainers to help manage and assist the team physician in the pre-participation of physical exams for each student-athlete. Maintains medical records for all student-athletes to include physical exams, insurance and family information, medical histories, records of injury evaluation, records of daily treatment and records of each insurance claim filed. Assists with coordinating insurance claim processing with athletic business manager and Athletic Director. Implements injury prevention programs whose minimum requirements include pre-game and practice taping and strapping, implementing flexibility and strengthening programs, consulting coaches on environmental considerations (heat and humidity) and maintaining and applying protective equipment. Evaluates athletic injuries to include obtaining medical history and running a battery testing procedures to identify the injury and judge the severity of the injury as directed by standardized protocols. Treats injuries by providing emergency care and first aid procedures for the injured student-athletes as directed by standardized procedures and/or a physician’s recommendation. Establishes the proper referral procedure for injuries which require the opinion of the team physician or medical specialist, emergency room, orthopedist, internist, dentist, etc. Designs and supervises implementation and rehabilitation programs for each injury which at a minimum includes implementation of proper rehabilitation protocol as determined by established medical standards or a physician’s prescription, monitoring and documenting the individuals’ progress while adjusting the program the student-athletes tolerance and establishing a safe and graduated return to activity or the sport. Maintains NATA certification by following standards of continuing education. Travels with teams to designated events, primarily post-season championships. Provides practices and home game coverage for designed sports which may include weekend coverage. 1 Assists with student employment processes as needed. Represents the athletic training room on the athletic department leadership council. Other duties as assigned. #J-18808-Ljbffr Madonna University