Head Athletic Trainer

Job Summary

Reporting directly to the Director of Sports Medicine, The Head Athletic Trainer will work closely with the strength and conditioning staff and athletic coaching staff to ensure proper athletic development and performance is occurring while mitigating the risk of injury. The Head Athletic Trainer will work closely with the Director of Sports Medicine and the Athletic Training Fellow in enforcing departmental policies, procedures and guidelines to promote excellence within the Sports Medicine department.

This is an on-site position in Jackson, MS with regular daily office hours and requires regular evening and weekend work and travel.

Primary Responsibilities:

Assisting the Director of Sports Medicine with planning, organizing, directing, and executing programs associated with injury prevention
Assisting with fitting of protective athletic gear
Providing respectful communication, within limits of confidentiality, on students’ health matters to coaches, health care providers, and school administrators, as needed
Maintaining complete and accurate records of athletic training services provided and pertinent medical data
Provide day-to-day management of the athletic training room consisting of prevention, evaluation, treatment, case management, and rehabilitation of student-athlete injuries and illnesses
Maintain complete and accurate medical records including pre-participation paperwork, physicals, insurance information, medical evaluations, referrals, and rehabilitation reports.
Enforce department policy and procedure with guidance from team physicians regarding concussion and return-to-sport protocols
Effectively communicate with coaches, sports medicine staff, team physicians, and other professionals regarding injured student-athletes and medical policies and procedures, following NATA code of ethics
Exercise independent judgement and discretion when acting in emergency situations
Attend practices, games and special events as assigned to provide on-site medical coverage and ensure continuity of care
Responsible for student aide/worker schedules to ensure appropriate coverage and setting up of daily events and the Athletic Training room.
Assisting with purchasing and managing budget for the Sports Medicine Department
Helping students safely return to physical activity after a concussion
Helping to maintain the athletic training room and smooth operation thereof.
Responsible for assisting with scheduling orthopedic appointments
Participate in various other areas of interest for the College, Student Life, and Athletics
Accept additional duties assigned by the Director of Sports Medicine or the Athletics Director

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree from a CAATE accredited institution of higher education, Master’s degree preferred.
NATA BOC certified; Mississippi Athletic Trainer License (or eligible to obtain license)
Minimum of 3 years of experience, minimum 1 year experience at the NCAA Collegiate Level
Active CPR/First Aid Certification
Experience in collegiate setting preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to promote a positive team environment and cultivate good morale
Highly organized, creative problem-solver who takes initiative.
Must communicate effectively with all types of people and establish and maintain a strong working relationship with students, parents, alumni, faculty, staff, and other college personnel. Must have the ability to work responsibly with minimal supervision.
Must have knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds without assistance
Must have a valid state-issued driver’s license
Regular and repetitive stooping, bending, lifting and reaching are required
Manual dexterity needed for demonstrating proper form and technique, participating in team practices and other repetitive tasks
Evening and weekend hours in all types of weather, with travel is necessary

Application Procedure

Interested candidates should email a copy of their resume and a letter of interest to [email protected]. No phone calls please.

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About Millsaps

Millsaps College is a selective institution of higher education located on 100 beautiful acres in the heart of Jackson, the capital of Mississippi — a progressive southern metropolitan city of nearly half a million. Millsaps is dedicated to academic excellence, open inquiry and free expression, the exploration of faith to inform vocation and the innovative shaping of the social, economic and cultural progress of the region. The college was founded in 1890 by members of the Methodist Church and is consistently ranked as one of the best values in higher education.

Millsaps has an enrollment of approximately 750 students and employs 80 full-time faculty members. The faculty/student ratio at Millsaps is 1:9, and the average class size is 14. Millsaps has graduated 25 Fulbright Award recipients, seven Rhodes Scholars, six Goldwater Scholars and two Truman Scholars. Millsaps is a member of the NCAA Division III and Southern Athletic Association and competes in 18 intercollegiate sports.

EEO Statement

Millsaps College values diversity within our students, faculty and staff, and strives to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people. Millsaps College does not discriminate in employment on the bases of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and/or local laws.

All offers of employment will be contingent on successful completion of a background check and verification of employment. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Millsaps College provides a competitive benefits package.

It is the policy of Millsaps College to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities for employment. If you require any accommodations to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact [email protected].

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The only national liberal arts college in Mississippi, Millsaps College has consistently been ranked a “Best Buy” among national liberal arts colleges by U.S. News and World Report‘s America’s Best Colleges and is cited as one of Loren Pope’s 40 Colleges That Change Lives. It was the first institution in Mississippi with a Phi Beta Kappa chapter, and is the only institution in Mississippi ever to be listed in The Fiske Guide to Colleges.

Millsaps is a member of the ACS and NITLE, and has an AACSB accredited business school. In accordance with Federal law, we are making available our Campus Security Report to all prospective employees. Millsaps is located in Jackson, the capital of the state. The Jackson area has a population of around 400,000 and offers low cost-of-living, excellent schools, pleasant climate, and many recreational opportunities.

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