Head Athletic Trainer
Location: Abilene Texas
Description: Abilene Christian University is currently interviewing Head Athletic Trainer right now, this career will be placed in Texas. For complete informations about this career opportunity please read the description below. Exempt/Full time
The key principle of this job is to support the mission ofAbileneChristianUniversityin educating students for Christian service and leadership throughout the wor! ld.
Scope: Responsible to the Associate Athletic Director
Responsibilities include prevention, care and rehabilitation of injuries involving student-athletes. Included with this is medical documentation along with the supervision of insurance coverage and payments. A very important function is the organization and supervision of a student athletic trainer program. It must operate consistently and in accordance with criteria established by the Texas Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers.
I. Basic Responsibilities: There are six major functions of this job.
Injury Prevention
Injury Recognition
Injury Management/Treatment
Injury Rehabilitation
Program Organization and Administration
Education and Counseling
II. Essential Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essen! tial function.
A. Injury Prevention
Pre-seas! on physical exams, especially to identify and protect pre-existing physical conditions that might predispose athlete to injury.
Coordinate with strength and conditioning coach and be able to create and carry out post-season, off-season, pre-season and in-season basic conditioning programs to assist the athlete in gaining and maintaining maximum physical conditioning.
Must be able to construct and apply all types of protective devices, including taping and bracing.
Assist the assistant/associate athletic trainer/s, coaching staff and equipment manager in monitoring safe and unsafe conditions, including environmental concerns, equipment and playing fields.
B. Injury Recognition and Evaluation
Must have a thorough knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, kinesiology and biomechanics to properly assess the seriousness of an injury.
Knowledge and application of determining the extent of an injury.
Current CPR/First Ai! d certified.
C. Injury Management
Ability to provide proper emergency medical care.
Ability to provide therapeutic treatment regimens to aid recovery.
Making prompt and appropriate medical referrals.
Coordinate the proper channels for the Health Care Team, including General Practitioner, Orthopedic Surgeon and other specialists.
D. Injury Rehabilitation
Skilled in creating and facilitating exercise rehabilitation and other therapeutic methods for full restoration of an athlete.
Assess, by objective measurement, when goals and recovery have been achieved, thus minimizing risk of re-injury. This includes intermittent testing and re-evaluation.
E. Program Organization and Administration
Maintain and update a comprehensive medical records program including daily injury records, permanent health records, rehabilitation reports, follow-up care, inventory, student trainer time sheets for lice! nsure hours, release forms, SOAP notes, referral forms, injury status a! nd any information relating to the physical condition of all intercollegiate athletes.
Careful and efficient budget management.
Working in tandem with the assistant athletic trainer/s to establish and carry out policies and procedures for daily operation of the athletic training program and support personnel.
Facility upkeep, maintain facility and equipment in good working condition. Managing day-to-day operations of the training room.
Coordinate and initiate the filing of all medical claims and payments relating to intercollegiate athletic injuries.
Creating and enforcing standard policies and procedures for all sports.
Coordinate all drug-testing programs related to NCAA and SLC membership as well as ACU mandated policies and procedures.
Recruit and supervise a comprehensive student athletic training program that prepares students for professional careers in athletic training as well as healthcare-related prof! essions.
F. Education and Counseling
Instructs athletes and coaches on the condition of an injury and procedures necessary for the fastest recovery.
Provide information to coaches, faculty, parents and community when applicable.
Provide on-going instruction to assistants, student trainers and paraprofessionals in the program. Create the necessary learning environment for student trainers to gain licensure upon graduation.
Ability to counsel athletes when necessary and refer them to proper professionals.
Communication: Liaison between the physician, athlete, parents and coaches making sure communication is open and adequate.
III. Professional Development Requirements:
A. Skills
Strong organizational skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to make decisions
Supervision/management skills
B. Training Modules Required
Continu! ing education units for State Licensure/National Board requirements
Computer training
Training of athletic/professional staff in current injury management procedures
Ability to assist in application of curriculum-based program for student athletic trainers
IV. Qualifications:
ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. This position does require the employee to be a professing Christian and be an active, faithful member of a congregation.
A. Professional
Current licensing by the Texas Advisory Board of Athletic Training
National Athletic Trainer’s Association BOC credential preferred or eligible
Previous athletic training experience in the high school or clinical setting required and 3 years college athletic training experience preferred
B. Personal
Ability to communicate with various personalities.
Ability to adapt to change and handle multiple tasks at once.
Highly motivated
Strong work ethic
Desire to serve others
V. Physical Demands
The ability to adapt and adjust schedules to accommodate extended hours
Adapt and adjust to change, fast-paced schedules, multiple tasks and instant decision-making skills
Good overall physical health: lifting, walking, running, carrying or standing for extended periods of time
React and hold up in emergencies
I understand that our mission atAbileneChristianUniversityis to educate students for Christian service and leadership through the world. Because of ACU’s commitment to this principle and my commitment to God, people and learning, my actions will exemplify integrity, service, stewardship, involvement, and excellence.
- .
If you were eligible to this career, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Abilene Christian University.
If you interested on this career just click on the Apply button, you will be redirected to the official website
This career starts available on: Tue, 16 Jul 2013 01:44:11 GMT