Head Athletic Trainer

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Department:

Athletics

Locations:

Marietta, OH

Posted:

Feb 26, 2024

Closes:

Open Until Filled

Type:

Full-time

PositionID:

172984

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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:

Directs the athletic training for Intercollegiate Athletics and oversees the athletic training clinic. Coordinates medical coverage for athletic events. Manages Athletic Trainers in the prevention, care, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Directs departmental operations, including the development and implementation of department policies, processes, and procedures. The Head Athletic Trainer reports to the Director of Athletics and must be able to develop positive relationships with faculty, staff, and students, while interacting successfully with department personnel and the College community.

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Serveas the Athletics Health Care Administrator for the department.
• Collaboratewith Team Physicians on the care of athletes.
• Provide/direct medical serviceto 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
• Maintaina schedule for open clinic times for patients that promotes work/life balance.
• Coordinatemedical care staffing for home events.
• Travel limited to away football games only.
• Assist in the organization and administration of athletic training to include:
• develop and participate in pre-participation physical examinations for all athletes.
• maintain and supervisethe maintenance of accurate medical records for all athletes in PyraMed (EMR)
• inform the coaching staff of the physical and emotional status of their athletes as it pertains to their participation in that sport.
• education and advising of athletes regarding personal health.
• Overseethe athletic training budget including inventory and ordering supplies.
• UpdateSOPs and EAPs to the current guidelines.
• adherence to institutional, Gulf South Conference and NCAA rules and regulations
• Overseedocumentation practices of AT staff.
• Superviseand evaluatethe staff athletic trainers.
• Create, submit, and manageinsurance claims as needed.
• communication with insurance broker as needed for claim clarification

Requirements:

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient use of athletic training supplies and equipment, therapeutic modalities, computer, and software.
• Strong supervisory skills to facilitate a positive, engaging work environment.
• Ability to manage emergency situations while maintaining a calm demeanor and providing professional care.
• Demonstrated teamwork mindset prioritizing the student athlete at all times.

Experience & Education:

• Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred
• BOC Certified in Athletic Training
• Ohio Licensed in Athletic Training or able to obtain by July 1
• American Red Cross (ARC) Instructor Certifications in Responding to Emergencies and CPR for the Professional Rescuer is preferred
• Five to seven years of experience as an athletic trainer

Additional Information:

Professional Expectations:

• Understand and fulfill job duties within the scope of the mission statement.
• Adhere to the policies and procedures of the College.
• Maintainprofessionalism in actions, communication, and behavior in every aspect of the position.
• MaintainOhio licensure and certification for athletic training.

Physical requirements:

• Ability to work in a variety of indoor/outdoor settings dependent on the sporting event assigned. This could include cold/hot temperatures and rain or snow.
• Ability to lift a patient with assistance from coaches or other support staff. Occasional stretching, twisting, grasping, pulling, and other semi-strenuous activities while treating a student athlete.
• Ability to respond quickly to student's injuries during athletic events with the proper medical supplies and safety protection readily available.
• Occasionally assist with filling and moving coolers which may be 50lbs.

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 that values diversity. The College seeks to enhance the diversity of its faculty and staff. People of color, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Marietta College does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, or religious affiliation.

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