Head Football Athletic Trainer

Posting Details

Position Information

Working Title

Head Football Athletic Trainer

Posting Details

Position Information

Working Title

Head Football Athletic Trainer

Position Number

717451

Appointment Type

Permanent - Full Time

Tenure Track

No

FTE

1 = 40 hours/week, 12 months

If time limited, duration date

Position Overview

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The NCCU Department of Athletics’ primary purpose is to provide leadership for an NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletics program. The NCCU Department of Athletics places the highest priority on a quality academic and athletic experience as part of the overall education of student-athletes. The Department of Athletics seeks to strengthen the integration of the athletics program objectives with academic development objectives.

Primary Purpose of Position

The Head Football Athletic Trainer is responsible for the prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation of injuries within the University’s comprehensive sports medicine program. The Head Football Athletic Trainer provides coverage of the athletic training room and travels with athletic teams. The Head Football Athletic Trainer manages the care and prevention of athletic injuries, recognizes and manages injuries, oversees rehabilitation, evaluates sports injuries through independent judgment and discretion, and makes proper referrals of injuries as necessary.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Working knowledge of the physical training demands for various team and individual sports; ability to demonstrate communication skills necessary for dealing with student-athletes, coaching staff, and administrative personnel.

Minimum Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in physical therapy or health science, and 1 – 3 years of related experience at the collegiate level.Experience: Some medical experience preferred but not required.

Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation

Certificate/License: Must be NATA BOC certified and posses or be in the process of acquiring licensure, certification or registration from the state. F/cbl/CIC/Clinical ATC job duty

Equal Opportunity Employer

North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

Function

Administrative

Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.

Assess individual student-athlete and administer preventative and post-injury treatments/rehabilitation of assigned student-athletes as needed throughout the year; determine needs, and perform emergency first aid techniques and transportation of assigned injured student-athletes as needed;

Function

Administrative

Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.

Provide coverage of a sport(s) daily practices and home/away games; counsel injured/sick student-athletes and talk to parents of athletes as needed; make medical appointments/tests for injured student-athletes and follow up on results of evaluations/tests by medical providers.

Function

Administrative

Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.

Supervise field/court setup and breakdown of daily designated sport(s) practices and games; travel with designated sport(s) on away trips;

Function

Administrative

Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date injury records, daily treatment records and other medical forms on student-athletes; assist in insurance claim process on injured athletes; coordinate and supervise pre-participation examination of assigned student-athletes;

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

EPA03050P

Open Date

12/07/2023

Date desired for closing or initial review

12/15/2023

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Date Position Available

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume/CV 2. Cover Letter 3. Unofficial Transcripts (official required from selected candidate) 4. List of References Optional Documents 1. Other Document 2. DD-214 (for Veterans Only)

Supplemental Questions

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