Head Football Athletic Trainer

Head Football Athletic Trainer

Job ID: 296610
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job Summary

Responsible for the day-to-day oversight of athletic training and sports medicine services for an NCAA Division 1 FBS football program. Supervises assigned staff and/or student assistants in the prevention, care, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Manages the overall medical care for student-athletes. Provides medical coverage for athletic events.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Responsible for the prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries, as well as assist in the day-to-day operation of football athletic training program
2. Provides oversight of two additional athletic trainers, also assigned to football
3. Provides clinical evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses under the general supervision of the designated team physician and in accordance with standards of the NATABOC and state regulatory board
4. Possesses, maintains, and complies with appropriate certifications and licensures including NATABOC and State of Georgia Athletic Training Licensure, First Aid, CPR and AED training
5. Records and maintains medical information complying with HIPPA, FERPA and other regulatory requirements
6. Acts in accordance with physician supervision and prescribed treatment plans
7. Works with staff, inclusive of sport performance staff, to ensure all treatments, rehabilitation activities, and strain levels are monitored
8. Schedules diagnostic testing for student-athletes as indicated and ordered by managing physician
9. Maintains open lines of communication with team physicians and medical providers regarding diagnostic testing
10. Coordinates and manages physician coverage for football practices and games, including road games
11. Coordinates physical exams for incoming football student-athletes
12. Coordinates physician referrals as part of the injury management process
13. Maintains accurate and up-to-date written treatment and injury records in accordance with established medical documentation standards
14. Provides regular communication with coaching staff regarding injury and participation status of football student-athletes
15. Maintains communication and a cooperative relationship with coaches, administrators, parents (with appropriate permissions on-file), and student-athletes
16. Assists in administration of the athletic training student program
17. Appropriately utilizes injury management software
18. Complies with all NCAA, division, conference, Kennesaw State University and other governing rules, regulations, and policies intercollegiate sports programs
19. Provides annual emergency management and emergency action response training sessions for team physicians, athletic training staff, and students

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Athletic Training or related field.

Other Required Qualifications
Current, valid, and unrestricted driver's license
NATABOC Certification
State of Georgia Athletic Training Licensure
First Aid/CPR/AED certification

Required Experience
Three (3) years of experience in athletic training or sports medicine including previous supervisory experience in an intercollegiate sports medicine or athletic training program at the NCAA Division 1 FBS level.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Preferred Experience
Experience with NCAA Division I FBS football

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Maintains current certification and credentials consistent with NATABOC and state regulatory agency requirements
Able to work in partnership with staff, faculty, administrators, and student leaders
Able to maintain required certifications NATA certification State of Georgia Athletic Training Licensure. First aid and CPR/AED
Able to work closely with sport coaching staffs and Sports Performance Staff
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE
Appropriate understanding of NCAA rules and compliance standards
Comprehensive knowledge of standards and best practices in sports medicine for intercollegiate athletics competition
Familiarity with current tools, products, and modalities in sports medicine field

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management, and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite, injury management software)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

Other Information

This is a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 25% - 49% of the time

Background Check
Standard Enhanced
Education
MVR
9 Panel Lab Drug Test