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Department:

Athletics

Locations:

Marietta, OH

Posted:

Mar 31, 2025

Closes:

Open Until Filled

Type:

Full-time

Position ID:

186893

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About Marietta College:

For nearly two centuries, Marietta College has embraced its commitment to serving young adults seeking to better their lives and to turn their life's passions into actionable good in the world. Committed to a contemporary liberal arts education and home to the 16th oldest chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, Marietta offers more than 40 undergraduate programs as well as graduate programs in Physician Assistant Studies, Sustainability Leadership, and Psychology.  
 
At Marietta, students learn from talented faculty members who are respected in their fields and wholly dedicated to teaching the next generation of leaders. Our professors share their knowledge with students and challenge them to develop their skillsets through serious research, experiential opportunities, and internships. Every student completes Marietta's rigorous General Education Curriculum, which builds strong communication skills and exposes students to new ideas and interests.  
 
Our varsity athletic teams compete in NCAA Division III and against some of the best in the nation as a member of the Ohio Athletic Conference and Mid-Atlantic Rowing Conference. Marietta has won six national championships and 64 conference titles, including an OAC-record 46 baseball titles.  

More than 26,000 living members of The Long Blue Line proudly support their alma mater and help current students gain internships and connections into their chosen industries. This support, in addition to the vibrant growth on campus, is one of the reasons why The Chronicle of Higher Education named Marietta College one of the Great Colleges to Work For.  
 
The College sits on 90 picturesque acres in Marietta, Ohio, located just blocks from a historic downtown and the Ohio River.  
 
For more information about the College, please visit marietta.edu.

Job Description:

Head Athletic Trainer

Purpose: The Head Athletic Trainer works under the supervision of the athletic director and supervises the care of student-athletes competing in the College's athletic program. This position is full-time, 10 months (off the month of June, July).

Duties: Directs the athletic training for Intercollegiate Athletics and oversees the athletic training room. Coordinates medical coverage for athletic events. Manages Athletic Trainers in the prevention, care, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Determines, with advice from physician, when and at what level an athlete can return to participation in a sport. Directs departmental operations, including the development and implementation of department policies, processes, and procedures.

Provides/direct medical services to teams, and assists in the supervision of medical services for all student-athletes to include:

Prevention of athletic injuries
Recognition and evaluation of athletic injuries
Acute care of athletic injuries
Rehabilitation of athletic injuries
Sports will vary based on the staffing

Assist in the organization and administration of athletic training to include:

Develop and participate in pre-participation physical examinations for all athletes
Maintaining and supervising the maintenance of accurate medical records for all athletes
Coverage of athletic team practices and events by the athletic training staff pending staff availability
Informing the coaching staff of the physical and emotional status of their athletes as it pertains to their participation in that particular sport.
Travel with athletic teams as needed.
Education and advising of athletes regarding personal health.
Regular communication with team physicians

Primary Contacts: Department Director, Associate Director, coaching staff, Athletic Training staff, Health Center staff, team physicians

Supervision Exercised: Athletic trainers, Athletes, and Athletic Training Students (from athletic training programs & immersive students). Works with the Director of Athletics on policies and procedures. May also receive direction from the Team Medical Director, and Team Physician(s).

 

Requirements:

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree required.  Master's degree preferred & Board of Certification (BOC) certified in Athletic Training and Ohio Licensed in Athletic Training

Experience: Two to four years of college athletic training preferred.

Specialized Training: Excellent verbal and written communications. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software. Proficient in the use of:

Athletic Training supplies and equipment, therapeutic modalities, computer, and software.

Valid driver's license required.

American Red Cross (ARC) Instructor Certifications in Responding to Emergencies and CPR for the Professional Rescuer is preferred, but not required.

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. All applications/resumes must be submitted through this online process. We regret that we are unable to accept applications or resumes submitted by mail, email, or fax. As you are submitting your application via this online process, please be sure to provide an accurate email address. You will then receive an acknowledgment indicating your application materials have been received.

Marietta College is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Marietta College does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, gender orientation, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status, political affiliation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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