Head Athletic Trainer

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Cornell College invites applications for a full-time 10-month head athletic trainer. The head trainer is responsible for all aspects of the athletics training program, including evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. The position is also responsible for supervising assistant athletic trainers and sports medicine assistants.

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Cornell College invites applications for a full-time 10-month head athletic trainer. The head trainer is responsible for all aspects of the athletics training program, including evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. The position is also responsible for supervising assistant athletic trainers and sports medicine assistants.

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• Prevention of athletic injuries/illnesses.
• Evaluation of athletic injuries/illnesses and medical referral.
• First aid and emergency care of athletic injuries/illness.
• Counseling and guidance of student-athletes.
• Coverage of athletic practices and events.
• Coordinates proper medical forms and injury reports.
• Coordinates record keeping of all athletic injuries and treatments.
• Supervises the scheduling of doctor’s appointments for injured athletes.
• Supervises daily inventory of training room supplies.
• Maintains the departmental emergency plan and equipment.
• Coordinates insurance claims for all athletic-related injuries/illnesses.
• Supervise certified assistant athletic trainers who collectively have primary responsibilities: treating student-athletes; supervising sports medicine assistants; and teaching courses in the kinesiology curriculum.
• Provide general counsel, guidance, and inspiration to students regarding their overall success, particularly utilizing new student orientation activities, career services, and academic success programs, living successfully in residence halls, and behaving within the College’s student conduct expectations. Promote good sportsmanship.
• Demonstrate community involvement with active leadership as a positive role model including participation in community service projects, and encouragement of student-athlete participation in mentoring or other service programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Because Cornell College values diversity and strives to create a welcoming community in which all individuals are respected and included, the entire campus community is called upon to engage in dialogue around issues of difference, identity, and ideology. The college is committed to fostering a faculty and staff community that reflects our diverse student body. We encourage applications from candidates who share our vision for a campus that embraces differing backgrounds, viewpoints, and identities, and who will excel at mentoring students who are broadly diverse. (See our diversity statementhere.)

About Cornell College

Cornell College is a selective liberal arts college distinguished by our Ingenuity curriculum that builds on the strengths of our One Course At A Time schedule. This combination encourages the qualities of being thoughtful, original, and inventive, using the strengths of a liberal arts education to apply ideas to solve problems and meet challenges through hands-on experience in learning. Academic immersion, Division III NCAA athletic teams, and unparalleled flexibility attract an ambitious student body from across the U.S. and worldwide. We are located in Mount Vernon, Iowa, an urban fringe community located in the heart of theICR Iowaregion.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and a commitment to the values, standards, and expectations of NCAA Division III athletics and a liberal arts college. National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification required. Must be eligible for a license in the state of Iowa. Preferred qualifications include CPR and First Aid Instructor Certified and previous experience as a certified athletic trainer and athletics administration preferred.

Must have a valid Iowa driver’s license and insurance coverage (if driving own vehicle) or be insurable to drive on behalf of the College.

Preferred Skills

Skills in preventing athletic injuries, providing physical examinations, developing training and conditioning programs, selecting protective equipment, creating a safe athletic environment, evaluating athletic injuries and medical referrals, providing first aid and emergency care, rehabilitation and reconditioning of athletic injuries, counseling and guidance of athletes, and educating Sports Medicine Assistants. Knowledge of ordering equipment and supplies, record keeping, supervising assistants and Sports Medicine Assistants. Must be self-directed, well organized, and capable of assuming varied responsibilities. Administration, management and supervision of employees are key components for the success of this position. Computer knowledge is preferred.

Knowledge of MWC and NCAA regulations, policies and procedures. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work effectively with a diverse population. Ability to positively influence public relations between the athletic department, the campus and the community.

Working Conditions

This position works in person and travel is required. Frequent weekend and evening hours are required. Working environment includes both indoors and outdoors, exposure to various weather conditions, including temperature extremes.

Cornell College complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact human_resources@cornellcollege.edu.

The hiring pay range for this 10-month position is $45,000 - $50,000. The position is scheduled to work August 1 - May 31 annually. Cornell College offers a fantastic benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, HSA & FSA accounts, a TIAA 403(b) retirement account, and tuition remission and exchange for employees and dependents. We also offer life insurance, disability insurance, travel insurance, and accident insurance.

Application Process

To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of at least three professional references.

Cornell is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from underrepresented groups. Cornell complies with Iowa's Smoke-free Air Act. Cornell utilizes E-Verify and requires the satisfactory completion of a background check.

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