Head Athletic Trainer

National Collegiate Athletic Association; City of Newburgh (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate and dedicated Director of Sports Medicine / Head Athletic Trainer to lead the athletic training operations at a vibrant college. This role involves managing a dynamic team, ensuring the health and safety of student-athletes, and maintaining compliance with NCAA regulations. The successful candidate will have a strong background in athletic training, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to fostering a supportive environment for athletes. Join a collaborative team that values integrity and professionalism, and make a significant impact in the world of collegiate sports.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in collegiate or high school athletics.
• BOC Certification and New York State licensure or eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the MSMC Athletic Training and Sports Medicine department.
• Lead care, prevention, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.

Skills

Athletic Training

Communication Skills

Supervisory Experience

Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation

Flexibility and Professionalism

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training

Master’s Degree in Athletic Training or Related Field

Tools

SportsWare

Job description

General Description

Mount Saint Mary College (MSMC), an NCAA Division III institution located in Newburgh, NY and member of the Skyline Conference, is looking for a motivated, energetic and passionate individual to be the next Director of Sports Medicine / Head Athletic Trainer. Reporting directly to the Director of Athletics, the Director of Sports Medicine / Head Athletic Trainer will be responsible for the overall management of athletic training room operations with oversight of sports medicine coverage for 20 NCAA Division III varsity sports.

Primary Responsibilities

• Daily oversight of the MSMC Athletic Training and Sports Medicine department.
• Lead and coordinate the care, prevention, rehabilitation and treatment of athletic injuries for student-athletes.
• Schedule and provide daily coverage for all practices and competitions, including some travel responsibilities as determined by the Director of Athletics.
• Serve as the point of contact with the Mount Saint Mary College team physician and arrange for injury and illness treatment.
• Collect and maintain complete, accurate and detailed medical records through Sports Ware and work with secondary insurance company as required.
• Supervise the athletic department’s health and safety programs including, but not limited to, NCAA drug testing and AED, First Aid and CPR training.
• Provides leadership, supervises, manages and coordinates the schedules of assistant athletic trainer(s), student athletic trainer(s) and interns.
• Maintain NATA certification (paid for annually by MSMC) and New York State licensure through CEUs.
• Oversee the selection, purchase and maintenance of all athletic training equipment and medical supplies while working within the parameters of the department budget.
• Update annually and maintain Student-Athlete Handbook and the Sports Medicine Emergency Action Plan.
• Represent Mount Saint Mary College Athletics at all Skyline Conference athletic training meetings.
• The successful candidate will ensure a culture of compliance with all NCAA Division III, Skyline Conference and Mount Saint Mary College rules and regulations and ensure all staff members and student-athletes comply with the same.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics and/or Associate Athletic Director

Requirements

1. Bachelor’s Degree (required), Master’s Degree preferred in athletic training or related field.
2. 3-5 years experiences working in collegiate or high school athletics.
3. BOC Certification, New York State licensure or eligibility, AED/CPR Certification.
4. Experience working with SportsWare or similar athletic training program.
5. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
6. Demonstrated flexibility and professionalism, with a high standard of personal conduct and integrity.
7. Supervisory experience.