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Langston University
Department of Athletics Head Athletic Trainer Langston University Department of
Athletics is seeking applications for the position of Head Athletic Trainer. Located in Langston, Oklahoma, 40 miles north of Oklahoma City, Langston
University is a Historically Black College & University (HBCU), an NAIA institution, and a member of the Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC). This is a full-time 12-month position. The
Head Athletic Trainer will be a
positive, energetic leader who is responsible for
the overall management of the Strength & Conditioning program with student-athlete
welfare as a guiding principle.
The Head Athletic Trainer will be required to administer all areas required as an athletic trainer, including but not limited
to; injury care and prevention, first aid, injury rehabilitation, planning, and record keeping for athletes. In addition, this position
will be required to assist with data tracking of athletes, assist athletic director with day-to-day operations, game management responsibilities at assigned games, and administrative duties.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Leads all aspects of a competitive NAIA Athletic Training Program
Identify all injury and illness risk factors associated with participation in competitive athletics.
Responsible for making decisions on all injuries and illnesses through a thorough initial evaluation, for activating EMS, providing appropriate treatment, or referring to a physician.
Assume responsibility for administering appropriate first aid, for the management of acute injury, and for recognition and evaluation of potentially serious or life-threatening injuries.
Maintain complete medical-related records, including insurance information and claims.
Plan and implement a comprehensive rehabilitation and reconditioning program for athletic injuries and illnesses with the use of appropriate therapeutic exercise, rehabilitation equipment, manual therapy techniques and / or therapeutic modalities.
Work directly with all coaches in the administration of their individual programs such as daily injury reports, musculoskeletal examinations, and safety and equipment recommendations.
Interpret the role of the certified athletic trainer and promote athletic training as a professional
discipline.
Promote health care information, advises and counsels athletes, parents, and coaches on matters pertaining to the physical, psychological, and emotional health and well-being of the competitive athlete and not to exceed the defined scope of his/her professional certifications and responsibilities.
Occasional travel with the team will be expected and will be evaluated at the beginning of each team’s season.
Responsible for updated insurance compliance.
Game day supervision includes but is not limited to site management of athletic events.
Assists in providing effective office management of the Office of Athletics. Handles confidential materials and routine administrative matters for the Director of Athletics within prescribed guidelines.
Proof files, forms, records and documents for accuracy, completeness, and conformance to applicable policies and procedures.
Assists with planning and execution of Athletic Events and Fundraising.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervise support staff (Graduate Assistants and Student Worker)
Oversees Sports Medicine Program
Recruits and hires competent and effective support staff.
Mentor and supervise support staff.
Marketing and Fundraising efforts
Assists with the coordination of program marketing, media and public relations.
Assists with facilitating charitable giving by donors and fundraising events.
Adheres to all National Association of Intercollegiate
Athletics (NAIA), Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC), and Langston Athletics
rules and regulations.
Responsible for managing the program in adherence to all budgetary guidelines, as well as Langston Athletics, Sooner Athletics Conference (SAC) and NAIA rules and regulations.
Attend mandatory compliance and departmental meetings as scheduled. |