Assistant Athletics Director, Head Athletic Trainer - Football

The Department of Sports Medicine in Athletics at West Virginia University is accepting applications for an Assistant Athletic Director, Head Athletic Trainer for Football.

About the Opportunity

This position will manage all aspects of the athletic training program for the sport of football.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.
• Wellness programs

What You'll Do

• Coordinate the prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and management of athletic-related injuries for assigned student-athletes.
• Administer emergency care and assist in making medical referrals.
• Manage system of injury records on appropriate student-athletes.
• Coordinate communication among parent, physician, student-athlete, coach, dietician as well as sports psychologist/mental health professional(s).
• Assist in the facilitation of drug testing process as applicable in conjunction with the NCAA, Big 12 Conference and WVU Athletics.
• Become and maintain the status of a Preceptor. Following are the requirements:

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  • Become a Preceptor through the NATA Education Council and maintain this certification.
  • Assist students in mastering the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) athletic training educational and clinical competencies.
  • Clinically supervise all athletic training students assigned to your respective athletic training room/clinical site.
  • The Preceptor should have a full working knowledge of all programs ' policies and procedures as outlined by the West Virginia University undergraduate and/or graduate athletic training curriculum(s).
  • The Preceptor must re-evaluate the athletic training students' application learned skills over a period of time.
  • Educate athletic training students in their preparation to take the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification (BOC) exam.
  • Help students identify and possess the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to become an entry-level certified athletic trainer.
  
  
  
  

• Supervise professional staff of athletic trainer(s)
• Supervise all athletic training students assigned to the sport of Football.
• Maintain BOC and CPR certification, as well as WV State Registration.
• It is the Assistant Athletics Director, Head - Football Trainer's responsibility to be knowledgeable and comply with all of West Virginia University policies and the policies of the Big 12 Conference and the NCAA. Failure to adhere to these policies will result in appropriate disciplinary action including possible suspension and termination.
• Athletic Trainers/Physical Therapists will represent the university on the highest professional level with dignity, integrity, and strength of character and will exhibit ethical behavior.
• The Assistant Athletics Director, Head - Football Trainer must comply with the NATA Code of Ethics and/or the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Code of Ethics.
• Faithfully and diligently carries out related duties of the department, as requested or assigned by Athletics Medical Director, Executive Senior Associate Athletic Director, and Director of Athletics.
• Represent the University on the highest professional level with dignity, integrity, and strength of character and will exhibit ethical behavior; must respect the rights and dignity of individuals with sensitivity to problems that may arise from racial and ethnical differences.
• Demonstrate a cooperative attitude towards all other sports within the intercollegiate athletics program.
• Work closely with Strength and Conditioning staff to implement "return to play" protocols.
• Possess the ability to adapt to any situation, make decisions and work independently; position must have the ability to build and maintain relationships with student-athletes, coaches, staff members and constituencies; required to use creative abilities to develop new techniques and approaches in dealing with many issues controlled by this position; responsibilities of the position are ever-changing and require constant education; requires the ability to adapt to any situation and make decisions.
• Manage sensitive and confidential information related to student-athletes, coaches and staff utilizing discretion and correct decisions. Failure to use proper discretion at required level could result in major and significant embarrassment to the University and/or have a significant impact on image, revenues and eligibility of student-athletes.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

• Master's degree or further-advanced degree.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience involving:
  
  
  
  • Athletic Training and/or physical therapy experience at the NCAA Division I level.
  • Proven experience in the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of injured student-athletes
  
  
  
  
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All requirements must be met by the time of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Maintain high standard of ethics and integrity related to intercollegiate athletics.
• Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletics.
• Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA and conference guidelines, policies, rules and regulations with the ability to interpret, apply, enforce and explain such policies and rules.
• Maintain knowledge of state and University policies and procedures.
• Exhibit strong creative, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of correct English, grammar, spelling, punctuation and sentence structure
• Demonstrated ability to function professionally under high stress and confrontational circumstances.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks for extended period of time.
• Demonstrated ability to independently plan and organize work.
• Proactive attitude towards work and assignments.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain and develop personal contacts with outside groups, i.e. student-athletes, professional representatives, fans, media, donors, University community.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Demonstrated knowledge of record keeping and adherence to schedule.
• Ability to stay abreast of information impacting the affected area.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and motivate groups and individuals.
• Ability to maintain proper unit attendance and punctuality standards, work extended hours including nights and weekends (often with extensive walking and standing).
• Demonstrated skills in management of an intercollegiate athletics training program.
  
• Demonstrated knowledge of effected areas of involvement.
  
• Demonstrated ability to manage personnel.
  
• Ability to make administrative procedural decisions and judgments.
  
• Demonstrated ability to drive and travel via motor vehicle.

Licenses/Certifications

• Current National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification (NATABOC).
• WV State Athletic Training License Prior to Start Date
• First Aid, CPR and AED certifications.

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.