Head Athletic Trainer

MAJOR PURPOSE: The Head Athletic Trainer will serve the Jessup University student-athletes, and athletic department. The Head Athletic Trainer will oversee the day to day operations of JU’s athletic training facility and the prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. This is a full-time 12 month, exempt staff position in the Athletic Department of Jessup University. This position requires time spent on campus and select venues off campus for Jessup events. The pay range for this position is generally: $75,000-$82,000. Individual pay is generally determined by a number of factors including job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training and location.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

● Support and contribute to the development of the student athlete’s spiritual growth and athletic well-being in conjunction with the mission of the athletic department.

● Oversee and manage all aspects of the Jessup Athletic Training department ensuring compliance with California State Law, NCAA, NATA, PacWest Conference, and University guidelines, policies and procedures.

● Supervise assistant athletic training staff, and interns when applicable.

● Ensure all Jessup athletic events are adequately staffed with Athletic Training resources. This includes camps, clinics, home games, and away events as needed.

● Manage relationships with medical providers in the local area and coordinate annual student-athlete physical examinations as well as medical referrals when needed.

● Coordinate and collect all health and medical insurance records and documentation for all current student athletes, as well as assist student-athletes with athletic insurance documents and questions, and maintain HIPAA/FERPA standards for student-athlete privacy/protection.

● Develop and oversee management of athletic training inventory and equipment as well as manage department budgeting.

● Coordinate with the Performance Coach and Assistant Athletic Trainers to oversee the design and administration of rehabilitation and injury prevention education programs for student athletes and Coaches.

● Coordinate with Jessup Director of Student Care regarding mental health resources including counseling and education to student-athletes.

● Attend staff development meetings as directed.

● Responsible to complete other duties as assigned by the athletic director