Description

1. Position Summary:

The Head Athletic Trainer provides oversight of part-time assistant athletic trainers, orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine physicians, emergency medicine staff, physical therapists, undergraduate athletic interns, certified medical assistants, physical therapists and physical therapy students on rotation. Oversees standards of care performed by medical staff at the Athletic Training Facility ensuring that the highest level of care is intentionally and continually provided to the student-athletes and visiting teams. Develop and prepare students interested in attending an accredited athletic training Graduate program. Collaborates with health center operations. Manages operating budget and administrative duties. Oversees orthopedic supplies and durable medical equipment.

1. Essential Functions:

Receive direction and supervision from the Athletic Director. Ensure that safety and well-being of student-athletes is a priority. Oversees the University Athletics Insurance Program. Evaluates and treats orthopedic and muscular injuries by utilizing manual therapy, modalities, therapeutic exercise, bracing, splinting, and custom orthotic fabrication. Provides X-ray as needed for diagnostic services. Provides coverage for practices and home contests. Will travel as schedule permits. Develops and implements strategic planning, policies, procedures and marketing of the Athletic Training area. Evaluates and assesses need for additional services in order to provide quality care to student-athletes. Builds and maintains relationships with hospital, physician's offices, and any other medical provider utilized by Fisk University. The Head Athletic Trainer serves as the University liaison to the NAIA as the Healthcare Administrator.

1. Specific Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Should possess knowledge of fundamental techniques and skills to supervise the Athletic Training Room and staff. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of orthopedic and muscular injuries; concussion protocol and other general illness. Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Must be highly organized and able to manage the business and students-athletes. Must be able to work within the framework of a team-oriented work environment.

Qualifications

1. Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in health related field from an accredited institution required. Master’s degree in athletic training preferred.

• Desired Experience: Minimum o 2 years of experience in athletic training at High School, Collegiate, or outreach level.

Proven ability to work with student-athletes from diverse backgrounds and effective communication skills.

• Licenses or Certifications: NATA Certified. Eligible TN state licensure.

1. Additional Requirements:

A background and/or credit check will be required of the successful applicant. An official transcript (if applicable), and names, addresses and phone numbers of three (3) references will be required of the successful applicant.