Head Athletic Trainer

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title

Head Athletic Trainer

Department

ATHLETIC TRAINING SERVICE

Position Category

Staff Full Time

Job Description

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Position Details

Position Information

Position Title

Head Athletic Trainer

Department

ATHLETIC TRAINING SERVICE

Position Category

Staff Full Time

Job Description

The Head Athletic Trainer will develop and implement the total medical care of student-athletes as specified by the South Atlantic Conference, the National Collegiate Athletic Association and other governing bodies. The Head Athletic Trainer will monitor athletic training students in a clinical setting.

Required Qualifications

*Masters Degree in Athletic Training or related area; *Meet

SACSCOC

teaching requirements; *NATABOC Certified Athletic Trainer for a minimum of 1 year; *Tennessee State Licensed Athletic Trainer (or eligible); and *Demonstrated teaching success in an Athletic Training Curriculum.

Preferred Qualifications

*First Aid &

CPR

Instructor Certification.

Physical Demands

Campus

Harrogate

Job Duty

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Promote the mission of the University, the mission of the Athletics Department, and the program s mission to all faculty, staff, students, and the community at large; |

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Promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff and students; |

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Participate on University committees; |

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Complete required institutional, program accreditation and other reports necessary for the advancement of University programs; |

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Perform other duties as assigned; |

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Assist the Athletic Training Program Director in coordinating, supervising, and evaluating implementation of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) standards in the Athletic Training Education program; |

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Adhere to the Faculty/Staff Policy Manual; |

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Assist the Athletic Training Program Director in maintaining CAATE accreditation; |

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Represent the Department and University at professional meetings; |

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Teach courses in the Athletic Training Program on an as needed basis as assigned by school dean; |

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Assist the Athletic Training Program Director in developing, implementing, and monitoring a student recruitment and retention plan for athletic training students; |

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Prepare annual budget proposal that adequately reflects the needs of the athletic program and submitting it to the Director of Athletics by a predetermined deadline; |

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Maintain compliance with University policies for fiscal management of the Athletic Training budget; |

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Contribute to recruitment and retention of students; |

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Monitor and evaluate athletic training students in a clinical setting as an Approved Clinical Instructor; |

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Provide learning opportunities for students in the clinical setting; |

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Explore career opportunities for students; |

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Provide effective and safe clinical settings and experiences for athletic training students; |

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Assist students; in their preparation of the NATABOC exam; |

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Serve as a good role model for athletic training students; |

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Schedule and coordinate Athletic Training coverage for all sports; |

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Communicate with the Athletic Training Staff; |

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Enforce the rules as detailed by the South Atlantic Conference, the NCAA, and other organizations; |

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Maintain the equipment within the athletic training facility for the safety of students and student-athletes; |

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Serve as a liason between the medical community, parents, coaches, student-athletes, and the University community; |

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Coordinate and schedule the referral of student-athletes to the appropriate health professional; |

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Keep appropriate documentation regarding the injuries and illnesses of student-athletes until the statute of limitations has passed; |

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File appropriate incident reports to the Athletic Director for insurance filing purposes; |

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Coordinate and manage the concerns of the athletic coaching staff on a daily basis; |

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Supervise graduate assistant athletic trainers; |

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Supervise and coordinate the clinical responsibilities of the Assistant Athletic Trainers; |

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Promote and maintain a positive work environment in the clinical setting for students, faculty, student-athletes and coaches; |

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Develop and maintain a positive relationship with local physicians and allied health professionals. |

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | S04306P | | Job Open Date | 04/16/2025 | | Job Close Date | | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Special Instructions Summary | | | About the Institution |
Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or humanresources@lmunet.edu Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities. | | Background Check Statement |
The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual’s identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual’s criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position. | | Quicklink for Posting | https://careers.lmunet.edu/postings/3... |

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Transcripts

Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter 2. Letter of Recommendation 1 3. Other 4. Transcripts 2 5. Transcripts 3

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