Head Athletic Trainer

About the Role

The Head Athletic Trainer oversees the health and well-being of student-athletes, focusing on injury prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation. This role coordinates athletic training services for all athletic programs at Coahoma Community College, adhering to NJCAA, MACCC, and CCC policies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement injury prevention programs.
• Provide first aid and emergency care for athletic injuries.
• Conduct injury assessments and determine appropriate courses of action.
• Design and oversee rehabilitation programs for injured athletes.
• Perform thorough evaluations of athletic injuries using appropriate diagnostic techniques.
• Maintain accurate records of evaluations, treatments, and rehabilitation progress.
• Administer treatments such as taping, bracing, and 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 safe return-to-play for athletes.
• 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 state licensure, certification requirements, and relevant regulations.
• Stay current with developments in athletic training through continuing education.
• Coordinate health insurance processes related to billing and claims.
• Assist in drug testing procedures.
• Assist in developing the athletic training budget.
• Provide medical coverage for games, practices, summer conditioning, and camps.
• Supervise interns and/or other athletic training staff.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of NJCAA, Region XXIII, and MACCC rules and regulations.
• Inform the athletic director of life-threatening injuries, drug testing results, and other medical or mental health concerns.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of 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 required.
• National Provider Identifier (NPI) Number 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.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of individuals.

Term: 12-month, full-time, non-exempt position.