Head Athletic Trainer

Location

 

Our West Campus is located at 2400 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707. Our East Campus is located at 504 College Drive, Albany, GA 31705. The Human Resources office for both campuses is located on the West Campus in Building K, Suite 111.

Job Summary

 

The Head Athletic Trainer is responsible for the care, prevention, management, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic related injuries and illnesses of Albany State University student-athletes for all 11 sport programs and cheerleading. The Head Athletic Trainer will work directly with athletics administration, coaches, physicians, dietitians, strength & conditioning personnel and university health center to deliver comprehensive healthcare and wellness services for Albany State University student-athletes. The Head Athletic Trainer will have a wide range of clinic and administrative responsibilities which include prevention, evaluation, management, treatment, and rehabilitation of student-athletes; pre-participation physicals; inventory management of supplies and equipment; maintaining medical records; completing required insurance claims; daily interaction, communication, and relationship building with coaching, strength and conditioning coaches, physicians, athletic training staff and athletics administration; attending team practices and events; In addition, the position is responsible for the supervision of three full-time Certified Athletic Trainers and assigned Master of Athletic Training Students. The Head Athletic Trainer reports directly to the Director of Athletics.

Responsibilities

 

• Evaluates, assesses, and treats athletic injuries by developing and implementing preventative and rehabilitative programs.

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Location

 

Our West Campus is located at 2400 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707. Our East Campus is located at 504 College Drive, Albany, GA 31705. The Human Resources office for both campuses is located on the West Campus in Building K, Suite 111.

Job Summary

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The Head Athletic Trainer is responsible for the care, prevention, management, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic related injuries and illnesses of Albany State University student-athletes for all 11 sport programs and cheerleading. The Head Athletic Trainer will work directly with athletics administration, coaches, physicians, dietitians, strength & conditioning personnel and university health center to deliver comprehensive healthcare and wellness services for Albany State University student-athletes. The Head Athletic Trainer will have a wide range of clinic and administrative responsibilities which include prevention, evaluation, management, treatment, and rehabilitation of student-athletes; pre-participation physicals; inventory management of supplies and equipment; maintaining medical records; completing required insurance claims; daily interaction, communication, and relationship building with coaching, strength and conditioning coaches, physicians, athletic training staff and athletics administration; attending team practices and events; In addition, the position is responsible for the supervision of three full-time Certified Athletic Trainers and assigned Master of Athletic Training Students. The Head Athletic Trainer reports directly to the Director of Athletics.

Responsibilities

 

• Evaluates, assesses, and treats athletic injuries by developing and implementing preventative and rehabilitative programs.
• Coordinates, schedules, and provides supervision of daily practices and game travel as permitted by NCAA rules and regulations.
• Maintains appropriate electronic medical records and documentation of athletic training room records of injuries, treatment plans and progress notes.
• Serves as a liaison between team physician, coaches, and student-athletes in order to provide the best treatment for the student athlete and ensure a timely but safe return to sports. 
• Organizes and performs annual physicals for all student-athletes.
• Manages inventory and purchasing of medical supplies and equipment while maintaining the cleanliness of the facilities along with annual calibrations.
• Performs administrative tasks and negotiates contracts for secondary insurance and team physician. 
• Implements updated policies consistent with NCAA and NATA.
• Organizes and performs drug testing for institutional and NCAA compliance. 
• Supervises full-time and PRN Certified Athletic Trainers, Master of Athletic Training students and student-aid volunteers.
• Submits and processes insurance medical claims for student-athletes and performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

 

Master's Degree in Athletic Training, Exercise Science, sports or health care, or other related field.

Certified Athletic Trainer by the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification (NATABOC).

Licensed with the Georgia Board of Athletic Trainers

Certified in CPR & First Aid

Proposed Salary

 

Salary is commensurate with experience

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

 

ABILITIES

• Ability to maintain confidentiality with record keeping
• Must be able to possess problem solving and critical thinking skills. Innovation and creativity, adaptability, imitative and stress tolerance to various situations in a fast pace work environment.
• Must provide a high level of customer service.

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of NCAA policies and regulations
• Knowledge of NATA policies and regulations
• Knowledge of local and state laws in terms of scope of practice

SKILLS

• Skilled in public speaking
• Strong Management and communication skills
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills with the ability to initiate, analyze, monitor and evaluate and advance strategic plans that support student-athletes and the mission of ASU and the Department of Intercollegiate

Contact Information

 

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Office of Human Recourses at (229) 500-2026, or by email at hrasu@asurams.edu. For technical support, please call OneUSG Connect Support at (877) 251.2644, or by email at sscsupport@ssc.usg.edu.

USG Core Values

 

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/sect....

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/sect....

Institutional Values

 

Excellence

We achieve outcomes of the highest quality, hold ourselves accountable to the highest standard and are committed to continuous improvement in University programs and services.

Respect

We are directed by tenets of ethics, treating other with courteous regard, and being civil in our interactions.

Community

We strive to build community and value a good mindset.

Teamwork

We seek partnerships within the University and community. We practice a supportive spirit that results in the implementation of plans, actions and shared results.

Learning

We cultivate a practice of global pedagogies in a learning environment.

Conditions of Employment

 

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Albany State University.

Certain positions may also require the selected candidate to submit to or have:

* a credit check completed for "Positions of Trust" and/or approved departmental purchase card usage
* a motor vehicle report for positions that require driving an Albany State University vehicle
* a successful pre-employment drug test

Equal Employment Opportunity

 

Albany State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. It is the policy our institution to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, AREA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). Albany State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Albany State University Office of Human Resources at (229) 500-2026. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Disability Resource Center at 229-500-3442.

Other Information

 

Physical Demands

The position requires the ability to lift heavy objects, stand for long periods of time, work in various environmental conditions and assist injured individuals on/off playing surfaces.

Ability to work long hours, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, nontraditional work hours, extended periods of time without days off, and travel

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