Head Athletic Trainer

Title: Head Athletic Trainer Direct Supervisor: Associate Athletics Director for Student-Athlete Development Status: Full-Time, Exempt, 12 month Grade 12 Division: President No. Direct Reports: 3-10 Target Weekly Hours: 40 Location: 2807 N Glebe (Main Campus) Benefits Eligibility: Yes MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provide athletic training services for all Marymount University student-athletes and for student-athletes of visiting teams traveling without an athletic trainer for all home games. Directly supervise Assistant Athletic Trainers, Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainers and Per Diem Athletic Trainers Establish athletic training staff schedules to provide practice and game day coverage Work closely with the Team Physician, Director of the Student Health Center, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach and each coach to address any injury or illness concerns Recruit and retain Assistant Athletic Trainers Ensure medical records are kept up to date by athletic training staff including history, daily treatment records, injury reports and physician referrals while in compliance with all current regulations. Coordinate with Team Physician to schedule and conduct pre-participation screenings Ensure primary and secondary insurance procedures are followed by all athletic trainers for compliance with University and NCAA policies Manage the athletic training budget Coordinate and supervise University and/ or NCAA drug testing as needed OTHER DUTIES AND ASSIGNMENTS Manage and supervise the care and maintenance of the training room facilities Maintain supplies and equipment inventory providing Assistant Athletics Director for Student-Athlete Development with appropriate bids and quotes. Provide in-service training for athletic department staff Hire and supervise work study students Work closely with department supervisor to develop and implement operational goals that support departmental success. Responsible for working with supervisor and other team members to achieve successful results on all established individual and departmental goals and key performance indicators. Perform other duties as assigned JOB REQUIREMENTS Education Bachelor's degree, master's degree preferred. Experience A minimum of 3-5 years of related experience, ideally working with student-athletes in an intercollegiate setting. Must have strong communications skills including ability to communicate by telephone/e-mail/text. Licenses or Certifications NATABOC certified athletic trainer Financial Responsibility Annually preparing and managing the athletic training budgets. Supervision The Head Athletic Trainer will supervise all Assistant Athletic Trainers, Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainers and Per Diem Athletic Trainers. Additionally, the Head Athletic Trainer will oversee the supervision of work study student, visiting athletic training students and student-athletes under the care of the athletic training staff Special Knowledge Experience/certification with alternative therapies (IASTM, myofascial decompression, blood flow restriction, dry needling, etc) to enhance the student-athletes treatment and recovery process is a plus SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS Ability to travel; heavy lifting required (50 pounds and over); may be required to work when the university is closed. Ability to work in less than ideal weather conditions (i.e. high heat and below freezing temperatures with various precipitation). Ability to work nights, weekends, and some holidays Marymount University is an equal opportunity employer. Marymount University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected bases under applicable federal and local laws and regulations in any of its programs or its activities, including employment and admission. The university also expressly prohibits any form of sex discrimination and sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, dating and domestic violence, rape, sexual assault, sexual exploitation and stalking in any of its programs or activities, including employment and admission. For more information, please visit: About Marymount Marymount University is a nationally recognized Catholic institution rooted in the traditions of the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary. The University fosters intellectual curiosity, service, and global perspectives, serving more than 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Located in suburban Arlington, Virginia, Marymount offers convenient access to the academic, cultural, and international opportunities of the nation's capital. Marymount University is an Equal Opportunity employer. We seek service-oriented professionals who are committed to a student-centered learning community that values diversity and supports the education of the whole person. The University is dedicated to attracting and retaining talented, diverse faculty and staff who share these values. Marymount University is also an E-Verify employer. Marymount offers a comprehensive and flexible benefits program designed to support the health, well-being, and work-life balance of our benefit-eligible faculty, staff, and their eligible dependents. The University's retirement plan includes a diversified portfolio of investment options, with a University match of up to 3% of employee pretax contributions for full-time employees. 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