Head Athletic Trainer
@ Franciscan University of Steubenville
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Bachelor's Degree
Mid Level (2-5 years)
Competitive Salary with Excellent Benefit Package
Date: June 3, 2024
Position Available: Head Athletic Trainer
Position Reports to: Director of Intercollegiate Athletics
Department: Athletics
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $56,000-$63,000
Schedule: Full-time; Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., some off-hours and weekends, as needed
Please apply online: Franciscan University Staff Positions
POSITION SUMMARY
The Head Athletic Trainer is responsible for managing and directing all aspects of the athletic training program, including supervising, and providing care for student-athletes competing in Franciscan University’s Athletic Programs which includes 19 NCAA DIII teams and Men’s Rugby as a varsity sport. The Head Athletic Trainer is responsible for the prevention, evaluation, and rehabilitation of injuries within the University’s comprehensive athletic training program. This is a senior leadership position within the Franciscan University Athletic Department.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Directs, organizes, and administers the Athletic Training Program
- Directs, instructs, and supervises the activities of two other full-time Athletic Trainers
- Prevention and evaluation of athletic injuries and illness
- Professional development of Athletic Trainers
- Directs and administers the provisions of athletic training services, including the prevention, care and rehabilitation of athletic injuries of several intercollege athletic teams
- Creates and develops and implements therapeutic intervention and rehabilitative protocols to treat athletic injuries
- Provides first aid and emergency aid for athletic-related injuries and determines appropriate medical referral as warranted
- Management of the Athletic Training budget purchases, inventories, and monitors all supplies and equipment for the Athletic Training Department
- Works with physicians and other allied health professionals to coordinate and deliver quality care to student-athletes
- Coordinates all athletic injury insurance maintained by the University
- Ensures the Athletic Department staff maintains First-Aid, CPR and AED certification
- Responsible for implementation and rehearsal of health and safety best practices
- The candidate will be required to participate in developing an exercise science major and teach class(es) as part of the curriculum. An additional stipend will be provided for teaching duties
- Familiarity with the NCAA DIII governing body and the ability to adhere to all policies and rules and regulations of the NCAA and Franciscan University
- Provide qualified and adequate athletic training coverage for Student-Athletes
- Able to maintain accurate medical records in accordance with the government and athletic conference regulations Presidents Athletic Conference (PAC)
- Manage multiple tasks in a demanding environment, organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities.
- Communication ability to clearly articulate ideas and information to coaches and staff
- Time Management – meeting deadlines and prioritizing tasks efficiently
- Adaptability - adjusting to circumstances and new situations and changes; handling unexpected changes
- Act as a senior leader in the Athletic Department, implementing and working within a defined chain of command
- Maintaining and understanding boundaries with coaches and student-athletes.
- 4+ years minimum of collegiate athletic training experience will be given priority
- Bachelor’s degree in athletic training or equivalent from CAATE accredited school required.
- National Athletic Training Association (NATA) certification
- State of Ohio Athletic Training Licensure
- Represent the department and University in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner
- Occasionally will endure difficult weather conditions during outdoor contests
- Respond to emergency situations in a timely manner
- Commitment to the mission, values, goals, and plans of Franciscan University as a Catholic institution of higher education
- Must support Franciscan Athletic Department’s and Franciscan University’s mission