Head Athletic Trainer

Classification: Salaried
Division: Athletics
Department: Athletic Training
Primary Function: Assist in the direction, development and oversight of the institution’s Athletic Training program.

Major Duties:

• Supervise the initial care, evaluation, prevention, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries for assigned sports.
• Overseeing the athletic training staff.
• Ensure that all student-athletes are covered by appropriate primary medical insurance
• Ensure that all student-athletes have completed the requisite paperwork prior to participation in intercollegiate athletics
• Assist in the team physical process in conjunction with the team doctor
• Travel to designated events with LCU Athletics teams and when not travelling, inform home universities of athletic training needs
• Assist in maintaining a complete and financially responsible inventory of athletic training room supplies
• Maintain medical charts
• Complete injury reports, treatment logs, and progress notes
• Mentor Lubbock Christian University Athletic Training students
• Maintain a clean and sanitized training room
• Other duties as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Strong managerial and organizational skills
• Commitment to the institution’s mission and vision
• Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work with students, faculty, and staff in a professional manner
• Strong ability to multitask and problem solve
• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Proficiency in a variety of computer applications
• Willingness to undertake innovative approaches
• Ability to develop positive relationships with a diverse student and staff population
• Ability to perform well under stressful conditions
• Ability to listen critically
• BOC Athletic Trainer Certification
• Texas State License
• Ability to travel as required
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as necessary
• First Aid, CPR, and AED Certification

Education and Experience:

• Master’s Degree in Athletic Training or a related field
• At least one year of experience working as a Certified Athletic Trainer, preferably at the collegiate level

Physical Requirements:

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee will be required to do the following:

• Walk a long distance around campus and in buildings.
• Required to regularly sit and stand.
• Frequently use wrist, hands and/or fingers to make small repetitive movements such as typing, distributing mail and picking up small objects.
• Ability to talk frequently to convey detailed and/or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly or quickly.
• Be able to hear average or normal conversations and receive verbal information.
• Lift packages and/or move heavy objects, 50 lbs.
• Work evenings and weekends

NOTE: All LCU employees are required to complete Title IX & Information Security (FERPA) training and Data Security Training at the time of new hire and on an annual basis thereafter. Some positions/departments may require additional training for security or data needs.

Disclaimer:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and/or other management as required. LCU reserves the right to revise or change job duties, required skills or qualifications as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.