Head Athletic Trainer

Millsaps College; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Millsaps College in Jackson, MS seeks a Head Athletic Trainer to lead injury prevention and athletic health services for student‑athletes. The role collaborates with sports medicine, strength and conditioning, and coaching staff to promote performance while reducing injury risk.

Responsibilities include managing the athletic training room, maintaining medical records, and enforcing concussion protocols under physician guidance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from a CAATE accredited institution; Master’s degree preferred.
• NATA BOC certification; Mississippi Athletic Trainer License (or eligible to obtain).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience; NCAA collegiate level preferred.
• Active CPR/First Aid Certification; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, directing, and executing injury prevention programs.
• Assist with fitting protective athletic gear and maintaining equipment records.
• Communicate health information with coaches, healthcare providers, and administrators while respecting confidentiality.
• Maintain accurate athletic training records and medical data.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the athletic training room, including prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of student-athletes.
• Ensure proper documentation of pre-participation paperwork, physicals, insurance, and rehabilitation reports.
• Enforce concussion and return-to-sport protocols in partnership with team physicians.
• Coordinate with coaches, staff, physicians, and others per NATA code of ethics.
• Attend practices, games, and events to provide on-site medical coverage.
• Schedule student aides/workers and support daily events and room operations.
• Assist with budgeting and purchasing for the Sports Medicine Department.
• Support safe return to activity after concussion and maintain room operations.
• Assist with scheduling orthopedic appointments and other college activities.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (CAATE accredited)

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Reporting directly to the Director of Sports Medicine, The Head Athletic Trainer will work closely with the strength and conditioning staff and athletic coaching staff to ensure proper athletic development and performance is occurring while mitigating the risk of injury. The Head Athletic Trainer will work closely with the Director of Sports Medicine and the Athletic Training Fellow in enforcing departmental policies, procedures and guidelines to promote excellence within the Sports Medicine department.

This is an on-site position in Jackson, MS with regular daily office hours and requires regular evening and weekend work and travel.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assisting the Director of Sports Medicine with planning, organizing, directing, and executing programs associated with injury prevention
• Assisting with fitting of protective athletic gear
• Providing respectful communication, within limits of confidentiality, on students’ health matters to coaches, health care providers, and school administrators, as needed
• Maintaining complete and accurate records of athletic training services provided and pertinent medical data
• Provide day-to-day management of the athletic training room consisting of prevention, evaluation, treatment, case management, and rehabilitation of student-athlete injuries and illnesses
• Maintain complete and accurate medical records including pre-participation paperwork, physicals, insurance information, medical evaluations, referrals, and rehabilitation reports.
• Enforce department policy and procedure with guidance from team physicians regarding concussion and return-to-sport protocols
• Effectively communicate with coaches, sports medicine staff, team physicians, and other professionals regarding injured student-athletes and medical policies and procedures, following NATA code of ethics
• Exercise independent judgement and discretion when acting in emergency situations
• Attend practices, games and special events as assigned to provide on-site medical coverage and ensure continuity of care
• Responsible for student aide/worker schedules to ensure appropriate coverage and setting up of daily events and the Athletic Training room.
• Assisting with purchasing and managing budget for the Sports Medicine Department
• Helping students safely return to physical activity after a concussion
• Helping to maintain the athletic training room and smooth operation thereof.
• Responsible for assisting with scheduling orthopedic appointments
• Participate in various other areas of interest for the College, Student Life, and Athletics
• Accept additional duties assigned by the Director of Sports Medicine or the Athletics Director

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from a CAATE accredited institution of higher education, Master’s degree preferred.
• NATA BOC certified; Mississippi Athletic Trainer License (or eligible to obtain license)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience, minimum 1 year experience at the NCAA Collegiate Level
• Active CPR/First Aid Certification
• Experience in collegiate setting preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to promote a positive team environment and cultivate good morale
• Highly organized, creative problem-solver who takes initiative.
• Must communicate effectively with all types of people and establish and maintain a strong working relationship with students, parents, alumni, faculty, staff, and other college personnel. Must have the ability to work responsibly with minimal supervision.
• Must have knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds without assistance
• Must have a valid state-issued driver’s license
• Regular and repetitive stooping, bending, lifting and reaching are required
• Manual dexterity needed for demonstrating proper form and technique, participating in team practices and other repetitive tasks
• Evening and weekend hours in all types of weather, with travel is necessary

EEO Statement

Millsaps College values diversity within our students, faculty and staff, and strives to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people. Millsaps College does not discriminate in employment on the bases of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and/or local laws.

All offers of employment will be contingent on successful completion of a background check and verification of employment.Salary will be commensurate with experience. Millsaps College provides a competitive benefits package .

It is the policy of Millsaps College to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities for employment. If you require any accommodations to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact [e-mail] .

Additional Information

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The only national liberal arts college in Mississippi, Millsaps College has consistently been ranked a “Best Buy” among national liberal arts colleges byU.S. News and World Report’sAmerica’s Best Collegesand is cited as one of Loren Pope’s 40Colleges That Change Lives. It was the first institution in Mississippi with a Phi Beta Kappa chapter, and is the only institution in Mississippi ever to be listed inThe Fiske Guide to Colleges.

Millsaps is a member of the ACS and NITLE , and has an AACSB accredited business school. In accordance with Federal law, we are making available our Campus Security Report to all prospective employees. Millsaps is located in Jackson, the capital of the state. The Jackson area has a population of around 400,000 and offers low cost-of-living, excellent schools, pleasant climate, and many recreational opportunities.

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