Head Athletic Trainer (Full-Time)

Albright College is seeking a Head Athletic Trainer to supervise and coordinate the College’s overall sports medicine program, including, but not limited to: injury prevention, evaluation, management, and treatment of athletic injuries, short-term and long-term rehabilitation of athletic injuries, education and counseling of student-athletes, and health care administration for athletics.   Essential Job Functions: Provide athletic training services for the College’s athletic department including attendance at scheduled team practices and home and away competitions as necessary; Coordinate all student-athletes physical examination process, medical referrals, and determine a student-athlete’s ability and eligibility to practice and/or compete in consultation with the Team Physician(s); Coordinating and scheduling of diagnostic tests, fitting and ordering of durable medical equipment; Perform pre-participation orthopedic screens on all student athletes prior to their season of competition; Coordinating and scheduling of long-term rehabilitation with an approved physical therapy provider if necessary; Oversee the College’s Athletic Training Staff, including, but not limited to the training and supervision of all associate head athletic trainer, assistant athletic trainer, resident athletic trainers and student workers with regards to any and all duties; Identify professional medical service needs of the entire intercollegiate athletics department including the scheduling and coordinating of athletic training staff and student first responders for coverage of all team practices and athletic competitions; Consult with the Team Physician(s) for guidance on the treatment of injured student-athletes, and report on their progress; Liaison between the college’s student health services and the athletic department; Report the status of injured student-athletes to coaching staffs daily and periodically meet to identify and discuss problem areas; Oversee the compilation, input, organization, and maintenance of all medical records on College student-athletes, and share in the responsibility of maintaining and organizing the athletic training room file system; Complete and compile all student-athlete injury claim forms; Secure and maintain all student-athlete’s insurance policy information; Review and approve all medical bills and insurance claims to determine accuracy and compliance with National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rules and regulations, and supervise the prompt processing of all medical bills and insurance claims; Work in conjunction with athletic department leadership for the development of the athletic training budget, including the inventory, bidding, ordering, receiving, and maintenance of all athletic training room supplies and equipment; Develop and maintain a Sports Medicine handbook / policy manual for staff and student first responders; Establish and enforce codes of conduct and rules of use for the athletic training facilities and equipment; Share in the responsibility of athletic training room maintenance and upkeep; Organize and serve as the On-Sight Coordinator for the NCAA drug testing program if mandated for Division III athletics; Direct the athletic department’s substance abuse education and supplement education program; Serve as a Field Experience Supervisor / Clinical Instructor within the Athletic Training Education Program of Alvernia University and Moravian as directed by the Athletic Training Education Program Director; Assist in the preparation of student athletic trainers from Alvernia University and Moravian College for the Board of Certification (BOC) Examination; Oversee the organization and administration of an Exposure Control Plan for Bloodborne Pathogens as dictated by the State of Pennsylvania and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for the Athletic Training Room and Staff; Establish an emergency action plan and weather policies for all athletic teams in conjunction with the Team Physician(s) and athletic department leadership, area emergency medical services, and local hospitals; Work in conjunction with the strength and conditioning specialist with regard to the strength, conditioning, and flexibility of student-athletes, nutritional issues, supplements / ergogenic aids, injury prevention, exercise technique, and rehabilitation of injured student-athletes;  Work in conjunction with the College Health Center, College food services, Team Physician(s), and various coaching staffs and other personnel regarding student-athlete nutritional issues, including but not limited to the prevention and treatment of eating disorders, weight gain and weight reduction techniques; Work in conjunction with the equipment room staff regarding the safety of the athletic equipment and to facilitate proper methods of fitting athletic equipment; Maintain a good working relationship with the athletics facilities manager and Athletic Director regarding the safety of practice and competition surfaces and general field/court conditions; Complete and compile all Medical Hardship Waiver applications; Represent Albright College and the Sports Medicine Department at College, conference, and/or national meetings as required or requested; Maintains certification and license requirements of the Board of Certification (BOC) and the State of Pennsylvania; Other duties as assigned.   Qualifications/Prerequisites:   COMMUNICATION Excellent communication skills EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE At least 5 years of directly related professional experience EDUCATION Master’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization Must be certified and in good standing by the Board of Certification (BOC) LICENSES Must possess or be eligible for Athletic Training Licensure in the State of Pennsylvania