Head Athletic Trainer

About the role

The Head Athletic Trainer is responsible for overseeing the health and well-being of student-athletes. This role involves injury prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation, as well as coordinating athletic training services for all athletic programs within the community college.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement injury prevention programs.
• Provide first aid and emergency care for athletic injuries.
• Conduct injury assessments and determine the appropriate course of action.
• Design and oversee rehabilitation programs for injured athletes.
• Perform thorough evaluations of athletic injuries.
• Utilize appropriate diagnostic techniques to assess the nature and severity of injuries.
• Maintain accurate records of evaluations, treatments, and rehabilitation progress.
• Administer treatments such as taping, bracing, and other therapeutic modalities.
• Educate student-athletes on injury prevention, nutrition, and overall health.
• Provide guidance and support to athletes throughout their recovery process.
• Collaborate with coaches to ensure athletes are ready to return to play safely.
• Coordinate athletic training services for all sports programs.
• Manage the athletic training room, including inventory and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Develop and enforce policies and procedures for the athletic training program.
• Communicate effectively with athletes, parents, and medical professionals.
• Participate in staff meetings and contribute to the overall success of the athletic department.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, including state licensure and certification requirements.
• Stay current with developments in the field of athletic training through continuing education and professional development.
• Coordinate health insurance related processes and their relationship to billing and claims.
• Assist in the process of drug testing.
• Aid in the development of an athletic training budget.
• Provide medical coverage for all sports games, practices, summer conditioning sessions and camps.
• Supervise interns and/or other athletic training staff.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of applicable NJCAA, Region XXIII and MACCC rules and regulations.
• Inform athletic director of any life-threatening injuries, drug testing results and other medical physical and mental health concerns regarding anyone affiliated with Coahoma Athletics.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in athletic training or a related field; master's degree preferred.
• Board of Certification (BOC) certified.
• Mississippi Athletic Training Licensure is required.
• National Provider Identifier (NPI) Number is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an athletic trainer, preferably in a collegiate setting.
• Strong clinical evaluation and diagnostic skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of individuals.