"Injury Prevention and Care Coordinator"

Job Details

Injury Prevention and Care Coordinator

Job ID: 291258

Location: Statesboro, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as well as 106 nations.

With three vibrant campuses'the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah, and the Liberty Campus in Hinesville'Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment which encourages learning, discovery, and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned special accreditation from professional and academic associations that set standards in their fields.

Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst in southeast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home to international companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, as well as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With a focus on hands-on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting the demand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellence and creative innovation in a supportive student-centered environment that empowers the next generation of leaders to succeed.

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by The Wall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally ranked for the caliber of its programs and services. In 2018, Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America's Best Midsize Employers.

Location

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Department Information

Campus Recreation and Intramurals

Job Summary

The Injury Prevention and Care Coordinator provides comprehensive athletic training services for Campus Recreation & Intramurals in the delivery of programs and services which include intramural and clubs sports, informal recreation, and special events coverage.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer all aspects of a comprehensive Athletic Training Program
• Provide injury prevention aid, evaluation, first aid, taping, rehabilitation, emergency care, and more to informal recreation, club sports, intramural sports, and special event participants
• Serve as clinic site and preceptor for multiple athletic training undergraduates
• Serve on Risk Management Team and facilitate departmental CPR/AED and FA training
• Provide documentation and reporting of services as needed
• Review and enforce policies and procedures
• Maintain and utilize risk management best practices and maintain industry standards
• Assist with department and/or facility special events and serve on University and departmental work teams and committees

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited athletic training education program

Other Required Qualifications

• National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) certified
• Eligible for licensure in the State of Georgia
• CPR/AED/First Aid certified

Required Experience

• One (1) or more years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Membership and active participant in NATA and/or NIRSA
• CPR/AED and FA Instructor certified

Preferred Educational Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an accredited athletic training education program

Preferred Experience

• Two (2) or more years of related experience
• Experience working in a University setting

Proposed Salary

$53,000 - $58,141

This is an exempt position on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two (2) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

Apply Before Date

November 7, 2025

Application review may begin as early as October 16, 2025.