Human Resource Department
Professional Exempt
Full Time

General Description and Purpose

The Head Athletic Trainer is responsible for the operation and management of the athletic training program.

 

     Primary Functions/Responsibilities

  1. Provide injury prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation for athletes.
  2. Handle all referrals to physicians when necessary.
  3. Verify athlete welfare regarding decisions about returning to participation after an injury.
  4. Process all athletic insurance injury claims in a timely manner.
  5. Develop and administer training room supplies budget.
  6. Recruiting of sports medicine students.
  7. Work cooperatively with coaches regarding specific training needs during each season.
  8. Maintain injury and rehabilitation progress records on all athletes.
  9. Handle initial injury evaluations.
  10. Act as an academic advisor.
  11. Collect previous health history and sports injury history and physical examination information.
  12. Be an active member of the Beaver Backers Booster Club.
  13. Work closely with Pratt Regional Medical Center and other health care providers.
  14. All other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.

 

      Coordination and Accountability Tasks

  1. Schedule coverage for games, meets, and matches of athletic events.
  2. Coordinate public education programs concerning sports medicine.

 

      Supervises the Following Staff

          Will supervise Assistant Athletic Trainers.

 

      Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and other Characteristics

  1. Willingness to understand the community college role and mission.
  2. Ability to communicate effectively with staff, faculty, administration and community.
  3. Ability to communicate with and command respect from students and serve as a role model to them.

 

      Experience

  1. Minimum of two (2) years athletic training experience required.
  2. Athletic training experience at the collegiate level preferred.

 

      Education

Master’s Degree required.

 

      Certifications and/or Licensure

            BOC required.

 

      Work Conditions/Environment

            Office, indoor settings as well as outdoor work in various weather conditions.

 

      Other

            Position requires evening and weekend work.