Head Athletic Trainer

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic in Knoxville, TN, seeks a Head Athletic Trainer to oversee athletic training services for assigned teams, assess and treat sports injuries, and coordinate rehabilitation plans with physicians and therapists.

You will design injury prevention programs, manage the training room operations, supervise staff, ensure accurate documentation, and work with coaches to optimize athlete health, performance, and safe return-to-play decisions, including coverage at practices and

Qualifications

• ATC certification and Tennessee state licensure required.
• Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training or related field.
• Master's degree in related discipline preferred.
• Experience in collegiate or high-level athletics with leadership experience beneficial.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills; ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• Strong knowledge in injury prevention, on-field assessment, acute care, rehabilitation, and return-to-play planning.

Responsibilities

• Oversee athletic training services for assigned teams and athletes.
• Assess and treat sports-related injuries and plan rehabilitation.
• Design and implement injury prevention programs.
• Coordinate rehabilitation plans with physicians and physical therapists.
• Manage daily training room operations and supervise staff.
• Ensure documentation and compliance with regulations and best practices.
• Collaborate with coaches and support staff to optimize athlete health and performance.
• Provide coverage at practices, games, and related events.

Skills

Athletic Training

Injury Prevention

On-field Assessment

Acute Care

Rehabilitation

Return-to-Play

Strength & Conditioning

Communication

Documentation

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Athletic Training

Master's degree in related discipline preferred

Job description

Company Description

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic (KOC) is a leading orthopaedic practice in East Tennessee, dedicated to improving lives through patient-centered care for every patient, every time. With more than 50 physicians across 9 locations, KOC provides comprehensive services including physical and occupational therapy, X-ray, MRI, orthotics, eight urgent care locations, and two outpatient surgery centers. The clinic serves a diverse patient population, offering coordinated care for both everyday injuries and complex orthopaedic conditions. KOC is proud to have been the orthopaedic surgeons for the University of Tennessee Athletic Department since 1949, reflecting a longstanding commitment to sports medicine and athletic performance.

Role Description

The Head Athletic Trainer is a full-time, on-site role based in Knoxville, TN, responsible for overseeing athletic training services for assigned teams and athletes. This role includes assessing and treating sports-related injuries, designing and implementing injury prevention programs, and coordinating rehabilitation plans in collaboration with physicians and physical therapists. The Head Athletic Trainer will manage daily training room operations, supervise athletic training staff, maintain documentation of evaluations and treatments, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and best practices. This position also involves working closely with coaches and support staff to optimize athlete health, performance, and safe return-to-play decisions, including coverage at practices, games, and related events.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Athletic Training and Injury Prevention skills, including experience with on-field assessment and acute care.
• Candidates should possess Rehabilitation and Prevention skills, with the ability to develop and monitor individualized recovery and return-to-play plans.
• Candidates should possess Strength & Conditioning knowledge to support safe performance enhancement and functional training programs.
• Current certification as an Athletic Trainer (ATC) and eligibility for or current Tennessee state licensure required.
• Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training or related field required; master's degree in a related discipline preferred.
• Experience in collegiate or high-level competitive athletics strongly preferred, with prior leadership or supervisory responsibilities beneficial.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and documentation skills, with the ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.