Head Football Athletic Trainer
Head Football Athletic Trainer
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Job Description
The Head Athletic TrainerFootball under the medicallegal supervision of the Head Team Physician and the Associate Athletics Director of Athletic Medicine and StudentAthlete Wellness/Athletic Health Care Administrator (AHCA) will collaborate in an identified leadership role for the department medical model with direct primary sport responsibility to football. Responsible for leading a dynamic team of medical professionals throughout the entire scope of prevention education evaluation management and rehabilitation of injury and illness within the Universitys comprehensive athletic medicine program; empowered to support wellbeing and management and return to play of any ill or injured athlete or modify any workout for health safety and wellness reasons as deemed appropriate. A focus on collaborating with other stakeholders to ensure positive culture and studentathlete performance and wellbeing.
Essential Functions:
- Collaborate with the Associate Athletic Director/AHCA and Head Team Physician empowered to serve a leadership role for the healthcare provider(s) and the administrative task(s) associated with executing an efficient operation dedicated to football health and wellness
- Coordinate a multidiscipline team of medical professions collaborating daily to serve football ensuring an environment of consistent and complete medical care
- Serve as primary source of communication coordinating clear lines of reporting and communication to the appropriately recognized and identified parties
- Effectively communicate with front office player personnel and recruiting staff
- Assist in the coordination and education in emergency medicine preparedness and response
- Develop implement and review comprehensive emergency action plans
- Coordinate with AHCA and local EMS the medical preparedness of the football program
- Ensure mentorship and supervision of certified athletic trainer(s) assigned to football
- Prevent recognize diagnose refer and manage athletic related injury and illness
- Collaborate to establish scientific based criteria for safe return to practice/play while implementing appropriate returntoplay progression
- Collaborate with sport science and performance professionals to review injury and performance data access trends and coordinate appropriate recovery strategies
- Serve as facility manager for the Freede Athletic Medicine Center/Elite Recovery Suite
- Ensure consistent facilities for practice/game situations following national/local guidelines
- Determine venue and activity settings require the onsite presence of the athletic trainer and team physician Coordinate the availability and coverage with Associate AD
- Maintain continuous and accurate medical records related to Football athlete healthcare
- Educate supervise and evaluate certified athletic trainer(s) physical therapist(s)
- Assist Associate Athletics Director/AHCA in ensuring fiscal responsibility of the budget
- Other duties as assigned by the AHCA
Duties:
- Injury Prevention Ensure scientific based training approach with athlete centered focus
- Injury/Illness Evaluation Assess acute conditions and determine appropriate response
- Injury/Illness Management Implement care referral & treatment plan
- Rehabilitation Operative & nonoperative rehabilitation
- Documentation Maintain athlete personal medical record
- Administration Manage budget and other professional medical and compliance tasks as warranted
- Athlete workout Present for organized/supervised practices strength & conditioning
- Sport Competition Attend all home and away competitions
Required Education: Masters Degree AND;
- 8 years of related experience.
Skills
- Knowledge of athletic training techniques and their appropriate application
- Skill set of manual and therapeutic modalities and evaluation of injury
- Experience and abilities with a range of injury and illness
- Proven record of implementing athlete treatment plans safely and effectively
Certifications
- Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (Certified)
- Licensed per the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision
- Current CPR/AED certification
Departmental Preferences:
- 10 years of experience working with athletes; experience in a collegiate setting
- Familiarity and compliance with NCAA Bylaws HIPAA and FERPA
- Knowledge of institutional conference and NCAA rules and regulations
Advertised Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to work in both indoor and outdoor environments
- Flexibility to work evenings weekends and travel for competitions as required
- Occasional lifting carrying and physical exertion necessary for athletic training duties
- Ability to work in a highpressure fastpaced environment especially during athletic events and emergencies
- Ability to climb crouch pull push reach and stand for extended periods
- Engage in repetitive motions communicate effectively and possess the ability to hear and see in various environment
Special Instructions:
- If you are selected as a final candidate for this position you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy visit You Belong at the University of Oklahoma:The University of Oklahoma fosters an inclusive culture of respect and civility belonging and access which are essential to our collective pursuit of excellence and our determination to change lives. The unique talents perspectives and experiences of our community enrich the learning and working environment at OU inspiring us to harness our innovation creativity and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:The University of Oklahoma in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations does not discriminate based on race color national origin sex sexual orientation genetic information gender identity gender expression age religion disability political beliefs or status as a veteran in any of its policies practices or procedures. This includes but is not limited toadmissions employment financial aid housing services in educational programs or activities and health care services that the University operates or provides.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
