Head Athletic Trainer - Higher Ed. jobs in Elkhart, IN

Goshen College is a Christian liberal arts institution that prepares students to thrive in
life, leadership and service. We strive to model an inclusive community committed to
transformative justice, peace, and sustainability. A respect and appreciation of the
Anabaptist-Mennonite faith perspective and practices, and a commitment to the
mission, vision, core values and community standards of Goshen College, are
important for teaching and administrative faculty members.

Job Summary:

The primary responsibilities are to provide athletic training services to all student-
athletes engaged in intercollegiate athletics. Athletic trainer responsibilities include but
are not limited to: injury prevention and health promotion, clinical examination and
diagnosis, acute and emergency care, therapeutic interventions, conditioning and
reconditioning, and health care administration, hiring and supervising student staff,
budget management, practice and game coverage, GC Sports medicine practicum
instructor, and professional development.

This is a 10-month position (August – May) with an annual salary of $45,565.

Essential Functions:

• Oversee the sports medicine staff including the assistant athletic trainer, the yoga instructor, the strength and conditioning coach, and work study students.
• Onsite care and management of injuries and illnesses including: prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation.
• Assess risk of injury, perform ergonomic evaluation and coaching, self-care implementation and overall wellness promotion.
• Electronic documentation of patient encounters.
• Maintain athletic training facilities for the treatment of student-athletes.
• Makes appropriate physician’s referrals and appointments
• Coordinate and implement injury prevention programs and customized preventative strategies and programs to each patient.
• Minimize risk of injury through awareness, education and prevention strategies.
• Communicate with physicians and coaching staff regarding the injury status of athletes.
• Carry out medical care for assigned student-athletes per the sports medicine standard operating procedures.
• Responsible for administrative duties such as record keeping, scheduling of hours, inventory, budget management, and communication with constituents.
• Serve as liaison for athletics to Director of Health and Wellness
• Serve as the course instructor for Sports Practicum.

Option: Potential for teaching at the college level.

Education and/or Experience:

Master’s degree in athletic training is preferred, along with at least three years of
experience is required.

Skills Required:

• Highly organized with the ability to oversee entire athletic training program
• Strong oral and written communication skills for frequent and regular contact with student-athletes, coaches, and team physicians/medical providers.
• Ability to work easily with both student-athletes and coaches of varying ages and personalities.
• Ability to be a team player.
• Self-motivation and self-direction

Candidates must be committed to the community standards, mission and core values of
Goshen College.

All of the essential job functions are subject to reasonable accommodation. All job
requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability
deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be
construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.
Individuals may be required to perform other job-related instructions as requested by
the supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. This position description is not
all-inclusive and may change at the option of the (supervisor or department head). Any
major change will result in the position being reviewed for reclassification.

Benefits:

• Health insurance (employee premium 100% covered)
• Dental, vision, life, LTD and supplemental life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Tuition discounts
• Free employee membership to Recreation/Fitness Center
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave
• Professional development annual amount
• BOC and state license benefits

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