Head Athletic Trainer

EXPIRED

Head Athletic Trainer

Posted on 12/7/2023

Accepting applications

About this position

Head Athletic Trainer

Posted on 12/7/2023

Accepting applications

About this position

The Head Athletic Trainer develops, coordinates and administers a comprehensive sports medicine program for the intercollegiate athletics program. The Head Athletic Trainer will help with the prevention, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses. The Head Athletic Trainer will also perform professional and administrative services essential for the successful implementation and development of the program. The Head Athletic Trainer reports directly to the Vice President for Athletics and supervises the athletic training staff. The Head Athletic Trainer serves as the primary contact with team physicians and medical director.

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Administers and oversees the care, prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries of student-athletes. Provides specific clinical care as assigned by the Medical Director.
• Collaborates with the Medical Director to manage and supervise athletic training staff
• Organizes and maintains all medical records per federal and state regulations
• Develops and maintains emergency action plans for all permanent and temporary practice and competition venues following the College's risk management guidelines and state regulations
• Develops and maintains all athletic training guidelines, policies, and procedures following best practices
• Collaborates with the Medical Director to develop and maintain all service contracts with medical consultants
• Prepares clear and accurate reports regarding expenditures, purchasing, reconciliations, inventory lists, and requested accounting of assigned areas
• Maintains student-athlete insurance information
• Maintains good communication with the insurance providers and manages all paperwork required for claims
• Develops and manages the athletic training facilities, budgets, and policies to maintain all constituents' optimal health, safety, and welfare
• Coordinates the purchasing and use of all equipment and supplies needed to operate the athletic training, strength and conditioning, and aquatics facility
• Plans and coordinates physical examinations and screenings
• Communicates with physicians and coaching staff regarding the injury status of student-athletes
• Makes appropriate physician's referrals and appointments
• Organizes and administers drug testing per departmental policy
• Assists the institution in hosting athletic events
• Assists the Senior Associate Athletic Director and coaching staff to determine the athletics facilities optimal and safe
• Monitors weather conditions and dangerous environments (humidity/lightning).
• Adheres to conference guidelines, including visiting team accommodations and services
• Ensures the Athletic Department staff maintains First-Aid, CPR, and AED certification
• Initiates implementation and rehearsal of health and safety best practices
• Serves Athletic Health Care Administrator per NCAA guidelines
• Serves as a member of the Athletic Advisory Committee, attending all meetings, and assisting with any initiatives of that committee to improve the student-athlete experience, gender equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Participates in the evaluation of potential candidates for the Department of Athletics staff positions

Working Conditions: 

This position works both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather. This job may be performed in the team locker room, training room, dugout, and the field or gymnasium sidelines. Extensive traveling, including night and weekend hours, is required. The work environment is comparable to that of a small private residential institution of higher education. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

About our ideal candidate

_ Qualifications _

Required:

• Bachelor's degree
• Board of Certification 
• Virginia State Licensure required (must be obtained within 4 months of being hired)
  CPR/AED certification required

Preferred:

• Master’s degree
• National Provider Identifier (NPI) Number
• Mental Health Training

Physical Requirements: 

This position requires no specific physical demands other than those typical in a modern office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.  

About us

Located in the Highlands of Virginia, Emory & Henry College has devoted itself since 1836 to the belief that education can have a transformative effect on an individual, a place and ultimately the wider world.    Inspired by the motto “Increase in Excellence,” the first faculty challenged students to grow and develop intellectually, spiritually and physically.   Today, our mission continues to focus on students as they follow a path of intellectual and spiritual growth on their way to successful futures. That mission, in turn, is extended to others through a broad program of active engagement and community service.   You will discover that Emory & Henry is a place of promise made up of warm-hearted, caring people who care about your fulfillment. This is a community that embraces people from all walks of life as they work together to improve the individual and the world. We are people with a mission and a long history devoted to transforming lives and increasing excellence.   Emory & Henry views diversity, equity, and inclusion as foundational to our institution, and strives to continually “increase in excellence” in this endeavor. In doing so, we recognize the forced removal and stolen labor at the heart of the very founding (and naming) of our College. We also acknowledge the negative impact of power imbalances, discrimination, and exclusion on generations of marginalized groups dating back to the inception of Emory & Henry College.  We also recognize that, while this statement is important, it is an insufficient approach to the liberation of impacted peoples.   It is the policy of Emory & Henry College to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.   This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.   NOTE:  As a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), our employees will be knowledgeable about and abide by all NCAA rules and regulations to ensure compliance with departmental, university, conference and NCAA policies and regulations.

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