Head Athletic Trainer

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Salary:$60,000

I. Position Purpose

This position reports to the Athletic Director. This is a professional position and all of the duties

of the position must be conducted in adherence with the policies, rules, and regulations of

affiliated national, regional, and state intercollegiate athletic associations, NJCAA, and Hocking

College. The Athletic Trainer is responsible the Health & Safety for all athletes within the Athletic

Department.

II. Duties and Responsibilities

The athletic trainer will practice said profession within the parameters of the Ohio Athletic

Trainers Licensing Law as laid out by the Ohio Board of Athletic Trainer Examiners, and will

follow both the Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics as set forth by the National Athletic

Trainers Association. These duties are based on the needs of the school and its athletic

programs. The athletic trainer’s duties, enumerated in this document, should not be considered

all inclusive. The Athletic Director, as necessary, shall modify duties. The athletic trainer will be

present at home athletic contests and practices and shall attend other road games, post
- season games and home-hosted contests as directed by the Athletic Director.

Establish an effective athletic training program for college athletics

Provide First Aid and injury assessment/treatment/rehabilitation/reconditioning for Hocking

College student-athletes. The athletic trainer will also be responsible for making appropriate

physician referral.

Provide coverage at all home events and practices.

Maintain a line of communication with local physicians regarding athletic health care and

recommended treatment/rehabilitation for all athletic injuries.

Assist coaching staffs in evaluating and implementing sport specific conditioning programs

and methods.

Maintain an effective and efficient athletic training room located in the Student Center

File all necessary reports associated with athletic injuries and/or incidents.

Maintain a daily treatment log

Oversee the ordering of supplies and equipment pertaining to the athletic training room

located in the Student Center and maintain an up to date inventory. Provide the Athletic

Director with an annual budget for supplies and equipment.

Assist in the selection and fitting of protective equipment, including special taping, pads, or

braces.

Create a safe playing environment by monitoring and controlling environmental risks

Share professional literature relative to athletic training with the school’s coaching staff as

well as supervising coaches and others in the administration of athletic training and health

and safety of student athletes.

III. Qualifications – Education, Experience, And Skills

• This position requires a Master’s degree from an accredited university in an appropriate

• Additional education and/or experience may be required for certain sports.

• Seniority level Director

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

• Job function Other
• Industries Higher Education

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