Head Athletic Trainer

NATA; Billings (MT); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Moving allowance

Job summary

Billings Clinic is seeking a Head Athletic Trainer at Montana State University Billings. You will lead athletic training services across multiple sports and events, oversee program operations, and coordinate physician coverage. The role requires NCAA II compliance, budget stewardship, and mentorship of staff and students.

This on-site leadership position includes marketing the Sports Medicine Center and ensuring high-quality patient care for intercollegiate athletes and community programs.

Qualifications

• Required degree in athletic training and state licensure at hire.
• Master's degree preferred for advanced practice.
• Experience supervising athletic training staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Supervise care for all athletic programs and events.
• Coordinate physician coverage and referrals with team physicians.
• Develop emergency action plans for venues and teams.
• Direct and manage the athletic training program and operations.
• Ensure NCAA II compliance and budget adherence.
• Mentor assistant trainers and students; coordinate travel assignments.
• Promote services within the region and address stakeholder needs.
• Maintain records of injuries and treatments; support Orthopedics & Sports Medicine.

Skills

Supervision

Liaison with physicians

Emergency planning

Leadership

Staff mentorship

Education

Bachelor's in Athletic Training

Master's preferred

Job description

May be eligible for:

• $6000 sign on bonus
• Up to $7500 moving allowance

Salary is DOE:

• Minimum: $27.69 Midpoint: $34.61

Head Athletic Trainer at Montana State University Billings through Billings Clinic is responsible for marketing and providing athletic training services. Athletic training services will be provided to schools, athletic programs, community events and individuals. The head athletic trainer is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the sports medicine program for a Division II intercollegiate athletic department. This includes administrative leadership of athletic training services in compliance with NCAA division II rules and best practices.

Athletic training services will be provided to the following sports:
Mens: Baseball, Basketball, Cheer/Stunt, Cross Country, Golf Track and Field
Womens: Basketball, Volleyball, Cheer/Stunt, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field

Essential Job Functions

• Supervise care for all athletic programs
• Coordinate physician coverage and referrals: serve as a liaison with team physicians and healthcare providers
• Develop and implement emergency action plans for all athletic venues
• Direct and manage all aspects of the athletic training program, including policies, procedures and daily operations.
• Follow set budget and submit orders
• Ensure compliance with NCAA Division II regulations, conference rules
• Supervise, mentor assistant athletic trainers and students.
• Coordinate staff assignments for practices, competitions and travel.
• Assumes leadership role with communication with coaches, college administration and strength and conditioning staff
• Coordinating and monitoring team drug testing - Liason with student health services.
• Promotes and markets Billings Clinic Sports Medicine Center services within the service region.
• Ascertains current and future needs of existing customers to ensure satisfaction with current services. Works collaboratively with Sports Medicine Center staff to resolve issues or concerns. Provides feedback and recommendations to Manager and physicians.
• Provides athletic training services and/or strength and conditioning services to schools, athletic programs, community events and individuals.
• Would only be performed if within the scope of practice of an individual's certification Recognizes and evaluates athletic injuries and determines appropriate emergency care for the injured athlete; determines proper treatment and/or reconditioning programs for injured athletes within established guidelines.
• Would only be performed if within the scope of practice of an individual's certification Maintains a record system for all athletic injuries and treatments.
• Assists as necessary in the Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Center, including the orthopedics providers’ office and Rehabilitation Department
• Identifies needs and sets goals for own growth and development; meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements.

Billings Clinic is committed to being an inclusive and welcoming employer, that strives to be kind, safe, and courageous in all we do. As an equal opportunity employer, our policies and processes are designed to achieve fair and equitable treatment of all employees and job applicants. All employees and job applicants will be provided the same treatment in all aspects of the employment relationship, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, and/or disability. To ensure we provide an accessible candidate experience for prospective employees, please let us know if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process.

Education

• 4 Year / Bachelors Degree Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training or equivalent
• Graduate Degree Master's degree in Athletic Training or equivalent preferred

Certifications and Licenses

• Montana Board of Athletic Trainers Licensure, at hire
• Board of Certification (BOC)
• Current Montana drivers license and the ability to be insured to operate Billings Clinic vehicles, at hire