Location: Lubbock,TX, USA
Head Athletic Trainer
Functional Title: Head Athletic Trainer
Classification: Salaried
Division: Athletics
Department: Athletic Training
Primary Function: Assist in the direction, development and oversight of the institution's Athletic Training program.
Major Duties:
* Supervise the initial care, evaluation, prevention, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries for assigned sports.
* Overseeing the athletic training staff.
* Ensure that all student-athletes are covered by appropriate primary medical insurance
* Ensure that all student-athletes have completed the requisite paperwork prior to participation in intercollegiate athletics
* Assist in the team physical process in conjunction with the team doctor
* Travel to designated events with LCU Athletics teams and when not travelling, inform home universities of athletic training needs
* Assist in maintaining a complete and financially responsible inventory of athletic training room supplies
* Maintain medical charts
* Complete injury reports, treatment logs, and progress notes
* Mentor Lubbock Christian University Athletic Training students
* Maintain a clean and sanitized training room
* Other duties as assigned
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
* Strong managerial and organizational skills
* Commitment to the institution's mission and vision
* Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to work with students, faculty, and staff in a professional manner
* Strong ability to multitask and problem solve
* Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment
* Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
* Proficiency in a variety of computer applications
* Willingness to undertake innovative approaches
* Ability to develop positive relationships with a diverse student and staff population
* Ability to perform well under stressful conditions
* Ability to listen critically
* BOC Athletic Trainer Certification
* Texas State License
* Ability to travel as required
* Ability to work evenings and weekends as necessary
* First Aid, CPR, and AED Certification
Education and Experience:
* Master's Degree in Athletic Training or a related field
* At least one year of experience working as a Certified Athletic Trainer, preferably at the collegiate level
Physical Requirements:
While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee will be required to do the following:
* Walk a long distance around campus and in buildings.
* Required to regularly sit and stand.
* Frequently use wrist, hands and/or fingers to make small repetitive movements such as typing, distributing mail and picking up small objects.
* Ability to talk frequently to convey detailed and/or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly or quickly.
* Be able to hear average or normal conversations and receive verbal information.
* Lift packages and/or move heavy objects, 50+lbs.
* Work evenings and weekends
NOTE: All LCU employees are required to complete Title IX & Information Security (FERPA) training and Data Security Training at the time of new hire and on an annual basis thereafter. Some positions/departments may require additional training for security or data needs.
Disclaimer:
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and/or other management as required. LCU reserves the right to revise or change job duties, required skills or qualifications as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.