Head Athletic Trainer/Head of Athletic Training Program

SummaryConduct an initial assessment of an athlete's injury or illness to provide emergency or continued care and to determine whether they should be referred to physicians for definitive diagnosis and treatment. Evaluate athletes' readiness to engage in collegiate athletics and provide participation clearances when necessary and warranted. Apply protective or injury preventive devices, such as tape, bandages, or braces, to body parts, such as ankles, fingers, or wrists. Assess and report the progress of recovering athletes to coaches, physicians, or designee. Coordinate and collaborate with team physicians to develop and implement comprehensive rehabilitation programs for athletic injuries. Care for athletic injuries, using physical therapy equipment, techniques, and/or medication. Teach the Athletic Training program in the Kinesiology department.DutiesServes as head athletic trainer for men's (6) and women's (6) intercollegiate sports programs. Oversees and coordinates prevention and treatment of injury.Works with designated physicians group to assure the best medical diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic related injuries.Supervises Assistant Athletic Trainers, Graduate Assistants, and student athletic trainers. Oversees alcohol and drug prevention, including education and testing.Manages and assists the third-party administrator in athletic medical insurance claims to the insurance companies and tracking their progress as necessary.Administration and management of athletic training facilities, medical coverage at practices and competitions, injury prevention, injury recognition, emergency situation assessment, etc.Must possess an understanding of and adherence to the rules and regulations, legalities, standards, and liabilities of the State of Texas, NCAA, Conference and Sul Ross State University relevant to the position.Travels with teams and assigns other athletic training staff to travel as required or necessary. Must be able to work evenings and weekends.Works closely with NCAA Athletic Compliance staff to ensure adherence to all applicable NCAA, Conference and University regulations.Serves as the NCAA designated Athletics Health Care Administrator and ensures completion of required NCAA required reports (i.e., Concussion Reporting Process, Catastrophic Injuries, etc.).Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of and adheres to applicable NCAA, Conference, University, and departmental rules and regulations. Upon notification of any NCAA violation, reports the violation to the Athletic Compliance Office. Also has a responsibility to follow applicable procedures and cooperate fully with any and all investigations of potential violations of NCAA, Conference, University or departmental rules and regulations. Performs other related duties as assigned.Must be over the Athletic Training Program and be able to teach any of the following- AT1, AT2, Therapeutic Modalities, Care and Prevention, and Athletic Administration. Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others; must exercise due caution and practice safe work habits at all times.Non-Essential:SupervisionReceived: Athletic DirectorKinesiology ChairGiven:Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, human relations, public relations, and organizational skills. Computer proficiency preferably in the Microsoft Suite. Ability to work independently, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and interact professionally with all segments of the University community. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to make policy and procedure decisions. Must be detail oriented. Capacity for growth and leadership.Working ConditionsUsual: The position is Security Sensitive.