Head Athletic Trainer

EXPIRED

Athletics Department

Position Available:

Year Round

Hourly Rate or Pay Range:

Athletics Department

Position Available:

Year Round

Hourly Rate or Pay Range:

$55,000 annually

Application Deadline:

Position open until filled.

The head athletic trainer plans and develops the policies and procedures that aide in the health, safety, and well-being of student-athletes, the athletics and College staff, and those individuals in attendance for on-campus athletics events. Areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to, the implementing and monitoring of a comprehensive health and safety program for athletics and insuring compliance with the National Collegiate Athletic Association, Upper Midwest Athletic Conference, Northern Collegiate Hockey Association and Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference regulations, State of Wisconsin Statutes, and Northland College policies and procedures.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

Responsibilities

Regular Duties

• Plan and implement policies and procedures for the athletic training department.
• Propose and maintain the athletic training department budget.
• Medical education of student athletes.
• Provide medical coverage for assigned athletic teams participating in practice and competition.
• Assess and monitor the rehabilitation of student-athlete injuries occurring as a result of participation in a department sponsored competition or practice.
• Make appropriate medical referrals and/or provide medical treatment for student-athletes within the guidelines of KRS 311.900.
• Communicate with coaches, both in writing and orally, the extent of any injury along with the methods of rehabilitation.
• Maintain office hours for the convenience of student-athletes who may become ill and/or injured outside of scheduled practices times.
• Supervise the health care of injured and ill student-athletes recovering or rehabilitating.
• Maintain an injury reporting system documenting the type of medical treatment administered, if the disposition of each injured student-athlete.
• Administer first aid to student-athletes, athletics staff, and individuals in attendance at on campus athletics events.
• Maintain communication with the athletics program’s team physician or his/her designated agent, and/or the physician of record in regards to the disposition, treatment, and rehabilitation of injured or ill student-athletes as a result of their participation in a department sponsored competition or practice.
• Develop the athletic training skills in the assessment, prevention, and rehabilitation of the athletic training staff.
• Monitor, inspect, and ensure athletics equipment, athletics fields, athletics support facilities are maintained to protect the health and safety of student-athletes, athletics and College staff, and individuals attending on-campus athletics competition.
• Insuring compliance with the National Collegiate Athletic Association and Upper Midwest Athletic Conference/Northern Collegiate Hockey Association regulations, Commonwealth of Wisconsin statutes, and Northland College policies and procedures.

Periodic Duties

• Suggest weight training and conditioning methods that will prevent athletic injuries as well as further develop the student-athlete’s body.
• Schedule student workers and train them in athletic training room duties.
• Administer the Athletic program’s Drug and Alcohol Education and Drug Testing Program.
• Complete the End of Year Report and participate in the NCAA injury surveillance programs for all sports sponsored by the College.
• Schedule the physical examinations before preseason practices begin.

Occasional Duties

• Participate in any annual Athletics Varsity Club drive to augment the budget for attending conventions, clinics and special events.
• Participate in fund and friend raising activities for the growth of the athletics program.
• Participate in institutional work groups related to athletics and athletic training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred
• ATC Certification Required
• 3+ Years of Experience

Department Details

Athletics Department Website

How to Apply

Please complete our online application and submit a resume, cover letter and three references.

Position open until filled. Apply Online

Contact: Office of Human Resources humanresources@northland.edu