Athletic Trainer, Collegiate Sports

Job ID: 299891 Location: Kennesaw, Georgia Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Job Summary Supervises the comprehensive medical care of assigned students and/or student athletes. Provides medical coverage for department or athletic events. Supervises Athletic Trainer Interns and student athletic trainers in the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Responsibilities Provides comprehensive prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and daily healthcare for assigned students and/or student-athletes Maintains accurate and HIPAA‑compliant medical records for all assigned individuals Completes administrative duties as assigned by departmental leadership Develops and enforces institutional policies related to the medical care of students and student‑athletes Maintains consistent and effective communication with medical personnel and athletic department staff Serves as a subject matter expert on relevant aspects of Athletic Training services Educates students and athletes on injury management, concussion protocols, at‑home care, and rehabilitation procedures Designs and implements individualized rehabilitation and injury prevention plans based on each student's needs and goals Refers students and athletes to appropriate healthcare professionals to ensure optimal care when necessary Reviews and updates relevant policies, procedures, treatment protocols, and standing medical orders Collaborates with appropriate personnel to develop and maintain Emergency Action Plans for all athletic facilities Manages inventory and ensures proper maintenance of medical supplies, equipment, AEDs, medical kits, supplements, and Athletic Training Room (ATR) cleanliness and organization Required Qualifications Educational Requirements: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Athletic Training or a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience. Other Required Qualifications: Current, valid, and unrestricted driver's license; State of Georgia Athletic Training Licensure; NATABOC Certification; First Aid/CPR/AED Certification. Required Experience: On‑the‑job training provided. Preferred Qualifications Preferred Educational Qualifications: An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field. Preferred Experience: Experience in collegiate sports athletic training or rehabilitation; Previous relevant experience in athletic training in a post‑secondary level program or professional training in a related sports program. Compensation and Benefits The budgeted salary is $55,000 per year. Offers are based on relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more. Visit: Equal Employment Opportunity Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all persons. To that end, in accordance with federal and state law and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status. For further information, you may contact the Office of Institutional Equity at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Inside Higher Ed