Head Athletic Trainer

Head Athletic Trainer Salary: $41,453.00 - $65,495.00 Annually Location: Bradenton Job Type: Department: Organized Athletics Job Number: 5506583 Closing: Continuous Description SCF offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including low-cost State of Florida medical, dental, and vision insurance, tuition scholarships for employees and eligible dependents, paid life insurance, and employer contributions to the Florida Retirement System (FRS). Full-time employees are eligible for paid sick and/or vacation leave in accordance with College policy. Additional benefits and perks include complimentary access to wellness activities, a four-day work week during June and July for eligible 12-month employees working in the summer, and paid winter break and spring break. Eligible dependents also have access to our on-campus Collegiate School. Benefit availability varies by position and employment status. Visit the https://scf.edu/Administration/HumanResources/Benefits/default.asp for benefit details. Job Summary To supervise and coordinate the College's overall sports medicine program, including, but not limited to: injury prevention, evaluation, management, and treatment of athletic injuries, short -term and long-term rehabilitation of athletic injuries, education and counseling of student-athletes, and athletics related health care administration in consultation with and under the supervision of the team Physician(s) and other qualified medical personnel. This is a 10-month contract position NOTE: Job descriptions and essential functions are subject to change due to advances in technology, utilization of work force, and other factors which may impact the College's need to modify position requirements. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Applicants may be asked to demonstrate any or all of the following duties: - Coordinates athletic physicals for student-athletes and determines an athlete's physical readiness to participate in consultation with team physician. - Coordinates Substance Abuse Education and Testing program for all student-athletes. This includes scheduling of tests and dissemination of results with medical review officer. - Maintains all athletic training documentation and injury data information, including health insurance claims and documentation.Documents and instructs in the documentation of athletic health care injury record. - Provides appropriate rehabilitation plans and follow up care for athletic injuries. - Instruct athletes in therapeutic exercise and strength and conditioning programs. - Informs student-athletes of important aspects of present condition, including wound care, first aid, and follow-up care. - Evaluates athletic injuries and determines appropriate immediate care and long term care of athletic injuries. - Assesses athletes' status in response to treatment and modifies programs as appropriate. - Serves as a liaison between coaches, student-athletes, physician, and other members of the sports medicine team. - Maintains effective communication with team physicians and informs physician of any necessary documentation. - Implements and oversees pre-season, in-season, and post-season strength and conditioning programs. - Oversees daily operation, including supervision, or SCF weight room. - Safely uses athletic training, weight room, and conditioning equipment. - Demonstrates knowledge of safety practices. - Assists the Athletic Director and assumes leadership of the Athletic Department in the absence of the Athletic Director. - Maintains a current license to practice Athletic Training as set forth by the State of Florida Department of Health. Maintains current certification as an Athletic Trainer by meeting the criteria set forth by the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification. - Provides and maintains cellular telephone services and is accessible by cellular phone to the College at all times, except during duly authorized holidays and approved vacation, personal or sick leave. - Performs other duties as assigned. Job Qualifications - Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university, and one to two years' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. - Supervisory Experience: No experience required. - Certificates and Licenses: NATABOC certification required; FL driver's license; FL Athletic Trainer license required. Pre-Employment Screenings: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal background screenings and employment reference checks. In accordance with Florida law, applicants and employees are encouraged to review the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website, which provides information and resources on background screening requirements. Visit the https://info.flclearinghouse.com for more information . Statement of Non-Discrimination: State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota does not discriminate on the basis of sex, pregnancy, race, religion, age, national origin/ethnicity, color, marital status, disability, genetic information or sexual orientation in any of its educational programs, services and activities, including admission and employment. Direct inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies to: Equity Officer, 941-752-5599, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton, FL 34207. To apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/9880935 je-0d02788c03de4c9ebeeacb5ef235d795