Head Athletic Trainer (11-months)

About the role

Cornell College invites applications for a full-time, 11-month Head Athletic Trainer. This position oversees all aspects of the sports medicine program, including injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation for student-athletes. The Head Athletic Trainer also provides leadership and supervision for assistant athletic trainers and sports medicine assistants.

Responsibilities

• Prevent athletic injuries and illnesses through proactive programming and education.
• Evaluate injuries/illnesses and coordinate appropriate medical referrals.
• Provide first aid and emergency care during practices and competitions.
• Deliver treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning programs.
• Support student-athletes through counseling, guidance, and promoting good sportsmanship.
• Serve as a positive role model through active involvement in the campus and local community.
• Encourage student participation in mentoring, service projects, and outreach programs.
• Schedule and oversee appointments with physicians and other medical professionals.
• Manage daily operations of the training room, including inventory and equipment.
• Maintain the athletics department’s emergency action plan and medical equipment.
• Coordinate insurance claims for all athletic-related injuries or illnesses.
• Teach courses within the kinesiology curriculum as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree.
• A commitment to the values, standards, and expectations of NCAA Division III athletics and a liberal arts college.
• A National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification.
• Eligibility for a license in the state of Iowa.
• A valid Iowa driver’s license and insurance coverage (if driving own vehicle) or be insurable to drive on behalf of the College.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPR and First Aid Instructor Certified.
• Previous experience as a certified athletic trainer and athletics administration preferred.

Working Conditions

• This position works in person and travel is required.
• Frequent weekend and evening hours are required.
• The working environment includes both indoors and outdoors, exposure to various weather conditions, including temperature extremes.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, HSA & FSA accounts.
• A TIAA 403(b) retirement account.
• Tuition remission and exchange for employees and dependents.
• Life insurance, disability insurance, travel insurance, and accident insurance.

Application Process

• To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of at least three professional references.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cornell College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from underrepresented groups. Cornell complies with Iowa's Smoke-free Air Act. Cornell utilizes E-Verify and requires the satisfactory completion of a background check.