Director of Sports MedicineHead Athletic Trainer, UTC Athletics

Chattanooga, TN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

The Director of Sports Medicine/ Head Athletic Trainer works under the direction of the team physician to care for the health and welfare of UTCs intercollegiate student-athletes. This position works primarily with the football team and supervises the staff athletic trainers who work with the other intercollegiate sports.

Responsibilities

Supervision of Athletic Training staff to ensure the following:

Provision of injury prevention evaluation treatment and rehabilitation for student-athletes
Maintains confidential documentation and record keeping of injury reports and progress notes
Ensures effective communication with athletes coaches medical professionals and College departments
Provides staff supervision of assistant athletic trainers and interns
Serves as preceptor for UTC s Graduate Athletic Training Education program
Attends practices home and away contest for selected sport or sports
Organizes and monitors the maintenance of all medical records keeping each file up-to-date to facilitate insurance billing and payments by insuring proper documentation for any future medical or legal claims
Organizes and directs all preseason physicals with physicians and coordinates medical clearance and eligibility for practice and competition
Facilitates concussion testing for student athletes and other safety protocols
Manages and maintains the athletic training room and equipment including supplies and inventory
Works in compliance with policies and rules of UTC the Southern Conference and the NCAA related to medical care for student-athletes
Organizes First Aid and CPR training for staff and coaches
Maintains a safe and professional environment for student athletes and department staff
Coordinates institutional and NCAA drug testing protocols

Provides primary athletic training duties for the football team including:

Pre-participation physical exams for student-athletes
Injury prevention evaluation treatment and rehabilitation for student-athletes
Attendance at all practices home contests and away-from-contests
Fosters working relationship and contract maintenance with team physicians and hospital
Fosters working relationships with UTC Head Coaches

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

Ability to multi-task
Good communication
Organized
Computer proficient
Knowledge of computer-based injury tracking software
Demonstrated knowledge of nutrition strength & condition and concussion protocols
Demonstrated commitment towards student-athlete welfare
Demonstrated commitment towards fiscal responsibility
Ability to provide strong leadership and direction for assigned administrative area of responsibility

Review of applications will begin February 20 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received by this date will receive priority consideration.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree
Minimum of four (4) years experience as a certified athletic trainer
Above includes a minimum of three (3) years experience as an athletic trainer with supervisory responsibilities within intercollegiate athletics
Certification by the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (NATABOC)
Active membership in the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA)
First Aid and CPR certification
State of Tennessee athletic training licensure or eligible for such

Preferred Qualifications: A masters degree in athletic training or related field including all listed certifications above and five (5) years experience working with intercollegiate football is preferred.

Required Experience:

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DescriptionThe Director of Sports Medicine/ Head Athletic Trainer works under the direction of the team physician to care for the health and welfare of UTCs intercollegiate student-athletes. This position works primarily with the football team and supervises the staff athletic trainers who work with...