Head Athletic Trainer

The Head Athletic Trainer will represent La Sierra University in a professional manner while furthering the growth of the student-athletes and the Athletic Department. As the Head Athletic Trainer, the incumbent will work in compliance with the NATA and NAIA rules and regulations to ensure safety and prevention of injury in all sports programs. If injuries do occur, to work with medical personnel involved.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Develop a course of treatment for all injured student athletes.

Coordinates with all supporting medical personnel in all aspects of the physical nature pertaining to the student athlete.

Refers student athletes for special treatment to specialists.

Organize all student athlete insurance.

Oversee the day-to-day operations of the athletic training room.

CAATE Preceptor for graduation athletic training student programs

Work directly with student athletic trainers and with all Head Coaches and their programs.

Ensures that all student athletes have an annual physical examination.

Keeps accurate records of student-athlete PHI of all injuries and the treatment that was given for the injury through the use of Athletic Trainer Software (ATS). Maintains confidentiality per HIPAA and FERPA guidelines.

Adheres to all NATA rules and bylaws as well as NAIA rules and regulations.

Ensure that coaches shall neither require nor permit a sick or injured player to practice or participate in a game without approval of a physician and / or athletic trainer. Under certain circumstances, participation may be allowed with specific restrictions (for example, practice without contact), but with restrictions should be rigidly adhered to until lifted by the physician and / or athletic trainer.

Ensures that directions given by the Athletic Trainer and / or Physician must be implemented without alteration by coaches.

Attends or makes athletic training room staff available for all La Sierra University home contests.

General office duties such as assisting with ordering supplies, maintaining office equipment, inventory and records.

Obtains, creates, and maintains athletic calendar of events.

Completes required CEU’s for BOC (Board of Certification)

Remain in good standing with the BOC (Board of Certification)

Works more than the traditional 40 hours per week, which may include many weekends (including Sundays), nights and holidays.

Must possess a valid driver’s license for transportation of team in vans and the ability to travel for team practices and competition.

Perform other duties and projects assigned by the Director of Athletics, and / or Senior Head Athletic Trainer.

Qualifications :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education / Experience :

Bachelor’s degree (BA.) required, Master’s Degree preferred in Athletic Training, Sports Medicine or Kinesiology or equivalent; Candidate must have strong interest in intercollegiate athletics and familiarity with the NAIA philosophy. Certification by the National Athletic Trainer’s Association (NATA) and Board of Certification (BOC).

Language Ability :

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.   Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Math Ability :

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability :

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills :

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word processing software, Excel spreadsheet software, Power Point software, NAIA compliance database software and Athletic Training Software (ATS). Some experience in web publishing preferred.

Other Required Skills :

Strong media relations and people skills are required, as well as the ability to work with coaches, athletic staff members, faculty, staff across campus, students, student-athletes, community members and other groups.   A strong work ethic and the ability to multitask is critical. Must possess certification in First-Aid and CPR / AED Certifications. Ability to work weekends, holidays and evenings.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Supervises, evaluates and mentors athletic training graduate students.

Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather). The employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Annual Salary Range : $68,640.00, plus comprehensive benefits

Comprehensive health coverage available

Tuition Assistance

10 Paid Holidays

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Salary : $68,640