Head Athletic Trainer

Salary : $70,458.08 - $77,503.89 Annually

Location : Fort Dodge, IA

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 202200434

Department : Student Services

Division : Athletics

Opening Date : 01 / 27 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 10 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

Description Summary

The Head Athletic Trainer is responsible for overseeing the health and well-being of student-athletes, ensuring proper injury prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation. They manage all aspects of athletic training, including pre-participation screenings, emergency care at events, and the development of injury prevention programs. The role also involves coordinating with medical professionals, maintaining detailed health records, and managing referrals for specialized care. In addition to clinical responsibilities, the Head Athletic Trainer leads and supervises a team of athletic trainers, provides educational workshops for athletes and staff, and ensures compliance with NJCAA and institutional regulations. They are responsible for budget management, developing policies and emergency protocols, and supporting the mental and physical wellness of athletes. Effective leadership, strong organizational skills, and up-to-date knowledge of sports medicine practices are essential for success in this role.

Examples of Duties

Constant (67-100%)

• Provide athlete training coverage at all home events, including evenings / weekends.
• Communicate with coaches and Intercollegiate Athletic Director on risk and liability concerns
• Maintain documentation of injuries, rehabilitations, treatments and HIPPA compliant medical files
• Provide first-aid.
• Lead and evaluate all athletic training staff.
• Oversee all actions and job duties of the athletic training staff.
• Maintain national certification standards by meeting continuing education requirements set by NATA.
• Attend routine meetings for athletic training coverage for events.
• Ensure medical paperwork is completed prior to participation by athletes and coaches
• Conduct morning treatments / rehab if necessary by appointment to meet the needs of student-athletes
• Advise coaches on playing conditions related to weather conditions (heat index, lightening).

Frequent (34-66%)

Occasionally (10-33%)

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS :

1. Be able and willing to represent Iowa Central Community College in a positive manner with prospective, former, and current students, clients, suppliers, and the community we serve.

2. Does not get normal college holiday breaks due to practice, travel and competitions.

3. Must possess good communications skills.

4. Must be detail oriented and work as a team member.

5. Must be compassionate, patient, empathetic, and care about people.

6. Excellent teaching ability.

7. Possess very strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

8. Ability to work within defined budget.

9. Excellent motivating and recruiting skills.

10. Excellent role model and leader for young people.

11. Excellent ability to manage student trainers.

12. Must be very flexible with time commitments.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

A Bachelor's or Master's degree is required dependent on graduation date, along with successful completion of the NATA certification exam. Iowa Licensure must be obtained before the start date. A minimum of 3 years of experience as a Head Athletic Trainer or equivalent is preferred, and candidates should have a solid understanding of NJCAA and ICCAC regulations.

Supplemental Information

GENERAL PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH OR WITHOUT A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION :

Position involves constant (67-100%) sitting in an office setting as well as talking on the telephone and in person, standing, listening, attending meetings, viewing computer screen and other types of close visual work; frequent (34-66%) walking, reaching, pushing, pulling, and grasping and occasional (10-33%) stooping, kneeling, crouching, lifting (up to 70 pounds), and repetitive motion.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties / responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individual may perform other duties as assigned.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including medical, dental, retirement (IPERS or TIAA), life insurance (2x base salary up to $300,000), and long-term disability.

Our paid time off package includes holidays (7), vacation (15 days), personal days (16 hours), volunteer leave (8 hours) and sick leave (120) hours. The leaves listed are annual and some of the leave benefits may be prorated based on date of hire.

In addition, we offer several voluntary benefits including : vision, supplemental employee, spouse and children life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and 403b retirement savings.

Salary : $70,458 - $77,504