Head Athletic Trainer
Listed on 2026-09-15
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Healthcare
Physical Therapy -
Sports/Fitness/Wellness
Physical Therapy
Posting Details
Posting Number 0801790
Classification Title Head Athletic Trainer
Working Title
Department Athletics
Department Contact Email kabrown
Job Summary /Basic FunctionCentral State University ( CSU ), an 1890 Land-Grant Institution and NCAA Division II member of the SIAC, is committed to excellence in academics, athletics, and student development. With 13 varsity sports and a mission rooted in service, leadership, and community,CSU provides a holistic student-athlete experience grounded inhealth, wellness, and performance.
Position OverviewCentral State University seeks a Head Athletic Trainer to lead the sports medicine program and provide comprehensive healthcare services for student-athletes across 13 NCAA Division II programs. This position oversees all aspects of injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and return-to-play procedures. The Head Athletic Trainer also supervises a part‑time athletic trainer and collaborates closely with team physicians and the Director of Health & Wellness to align athletics and campus wellness initiatives.
Key Responsibilities Sports Medicine Leadership- Direct daily operations of the athletic training room and sports medicine program.
- Supervise the part-time athletic trainer, student workers, and interns.
- Coordinate care with team physicians, physical therapists, and outside medical providers.
- Oversee athletic training inventory, equipment, and budget.
- Ensure compliance with NCAA, SIAC, NATA, BOC, and Ohio licensurestandards.
- Provide on-site injury evaluation, emergency care, and acute injury management.
- Develop and administer individualized treatment and rehabilitation programs.
- Conduct pre-participation screenings and maintain accurate medical documentation.
- Travel with assigned teams and attend home competitions and practices.
- Implement injury prevention programs and recovery protocols.
- Educate student-athletes on nutrition, conditioning, and safe training practices.
- Partner with Health & Wellness on campus wide wellness initiatives.
- Communicate effectively regarding injury status and return-to-play expectations.
- Participate in department meetings, safety initiatives, and training sessions.
- Support drug education and sports performance programming.
- Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training or related field.
- BOC Certification.
- Eligible for Ohio AT licensure.
- CPR, First Aid, AED certified.
- 3–5 years of athletic training experience, preferably collegiate.
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel.
- Master’s degree.
- Experience supervising athletic training staff.
- NCAA or Division II experience.
Posting Date 08/04/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Position CategoryStaff - Monthly (Exempt)
Budgeted Annual SalaryCommensurate with experience
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