Head Athletic Trainer - Higher Ed. jobs in Saginaw, MI

Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer
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Full-Time, Exempt , Administrative/Professional

JOB SUMMARY: Saginaw Valley State University, a DII member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, invites applications for the position of Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer. The University’s athletic program fields 20 Division II intercollegiate teams (9 men’s and 11 women’s) and boasts more than 500 student-athletes.

This is a 12-month position reporting directly to and working with the Director of Athletics, the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer will direct and supervise the health care of all intercollegiate student-athletes through prevention, recognition, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses with referrals to health specialists as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIIES:

• Adhere to all applicable NCAA and conference compliance rules and regulations.
• Ensure that all Department of Athletics and University related activities operate in full compliance with university, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations. Attends and participates in scheduled compliance seminars and complies with all the Athletic Department’s efforts to monitor compliance with NCAA regulations.
• Abides by NCAA Bylaws 10.1 and 11.1 regarding ethical conduct and the responsibility to positively contribute to a campus culture of NCAA rules compliance.
• Provide leadership and oversight to a team of athletic trainers, who are committed to delivering the highest level of healthcare to SVSU student-athletes.
• Develop and maintain a strong working relationship with team physicians and their support staff to ensure efficient and effective care.
• Supervise and Mentor Assistant Athletic Trainers, Per Diem Athletic Trainers, Interns and Student Workers.
• Supervise Athletic Training Budget, including fundraising.
• Update and maintain policies and procedures manual consistent with appropriate standard of care.
• Supervise and participate in the maintenance of each student-athlete’s medical record, checking that each record contains all pertinent information, are up to date, remain confidential, and are retained for seven years after completion of the student-athlete’s eligibility.
• Arrange for pre-participation physical examinations for all SVSU student-athletes, including medical history and insurance information.
• Ensure that proper insurance billing procedures are implemented and utilized by the entire athletic training staff.
• Order, organize, and maintain all equipment and supplies necessary for the athletic training room and rehabilitation areas.
• Coordinate athletic training coverage for all varsity athletic practices and events.
• Coordinate athletic training coverage for all SVSU-sponsored camps and clinics.
• Maintain certification in the Board of Certification (BOC) and Michigan Athletic Training Licensure by obtaining continuing education credits through attendance and participation in clinics, seminars, meetings, and workshops.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: General supervision is received from the Director of Athletics.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Supervise and mentor five Assistant Athletic Trainers, Per Diem Athletic Trainers, Interns, and Student Workers as well as an Athletic Insurance Coordinator.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in athletic training.
• National Athletic Trainer’s Association (NATA) Board of Certification
• Licensed, or eligible for state licensure, by the Michigan Board of Athletic Training Examiners.
• Individuals must be CPR, AED, and First Aid Certified
• Knowledge and understanding of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a diverse community.
• Ability to handle and maintain confidential information.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.
• Required to work nights and weekends.
• Required to travel with programs as requested.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in athletic training.
• Minimum 5 years of certified experience at the collegiate or professional level.
• Experience managing a collegiate or professional sports medicine program.

The above reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job, and shall not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements that may be inherent in the job. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

Posted through: Open Until Filled
Applicants must apply online: jobs.svsu.edu

About SVSU:

Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 100 programs of study for its more than 7,000 students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students, faculty and staff. For seven consecutive years, SVSU has been recognized as a “Great College to Work For” (2016-2022).

SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research. SVSU earned the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or some other component of their academic preparation.

SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great Lakes Bay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts to improve students’ performance in math, science and the arts at the middle school, high school and university levels.

More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing that has been rated No. 1 among public universities in the U.S. (2018-2022). SVSU fields 19 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level. The average class size is 23 students.