Job Description - Head Athletic Trainer (STA014998) Organization V0058 Athletics
Description The Head Athletic Trainer will perform professional and administrative services essential for the successful implementation and development of the program. Assures the health and well-being of student athletes involved in intercollegiate athletics through development, coordination, and administration of a comprehensive sports medicine program.
Responsibilities Administers a sports medicine program, which includes scheduling physical exams, maintaining student athlete medical records, coordinating insurance filings, setting up physician referrals for athletic injury evaluation, and coordinating drug testing program. Implements policies, procedures, and protocols for athletic training services in compliance with NCAA/NAIA recommendations, team physicians' advice, and departmental criteria, which includes emergency action plans and environmental safety protocols. Develops and implements an athletics training program, which includes injury prevention, evaluation, management, treatment, rehabilitation, and education and counseling of injuries and illnesses; determines an athlete's ability to participate in practice or competition. Responsible for the formation of the Athletic Training Staff, including hiring, training, and supervision of assistant athletic trainers, graduate assistant athletic trainers, interim athletic trainers, student trainers, and student workers. Coordinates with coaching staff to ensure safety in the design and implementation of fitness, nutrition, and conditioning programs customized to meet individual student athlete needs. Manages the athletic training budget, maintains an inventory of appropriate supplies, and oversees maintenance of equipment. Develops a sports Medicine Handbook, Student Athletic Trainer Handbook, and works with Kinesiology Department in coordinating education of Student Athletic Trainers. Participates in professional development activities to stay abreast of current trends, policies, and guidelines regarding health care and safety of intercollegiate student athletes. Evaluates and recommends new techniques and equipment that would enhance the benefit of the sports medicine program through attendance and involvement in regional, state, and national meetings, seminars, and conferences. Establishes and maintains relationships with local and regional physicians and hospitals for referral of injuries and illnesses. Coordinates athletic training services for home contests, provides athletic training services for visiting teams; and communicates the needs of university athletes when they travel. Ensures athletes and coaches have appropriate supplies, water, and injury ice at practices. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in physical education, health, or related field
Minimum Experience: (3) years related experience; requires NATA, Texas Licensed Athletic Trainer, CPR, AED, and standard first aid certifications.
Required Attachments by Candidate Cover Letter, Resume
Salary Salary for this position is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Minimum Salary: $3,631.33 Monthly
Employee Status Job Posting: Jul 9, 2024, 2:31:33 PM
Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External: Ongoing
The policy of the University of Houston System and its universities is to ensure equal opportunity in all its educational programs and activities, and all terms and conditions of employment without regard to age, race, color, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, military status, genetic information, sex (including gender and pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or status, or gender expression, except where such a distinction is required by law.
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