Head Athletic Trainer
About The Position
Eastern Connecticut State University is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the Head Athletic Trainer position. This role provides strategic leadership and clinical oversight for a comprehensive athletic training program supporting varsity and club sport student-athletes. The position supports the organization and administration of sports medicine services, coordination of services with other sports medicine professionals, NCAA health and safety compliance, and athletic healthcare policy development. Minimum travel is required, although night and weekend work may be required. The successful candidate will have a major influence on future student-athlete wellness initiatives. This is a full-time, 12-month position.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Athletic Training, Sports Medicine, Healthcare Administration or a related field
- Licensed in the State of Connecticut as an athletic trainer
- Board of Certification (BOC) ATC Credential
- Minimum of five years of athletic training experience
Nice To Haves
- PhD in Athletic Training, Sports Medicine, Healthcare Administration
- Experience leading or overseeing a sports medicine program
- Prior experience in collegiate athletic training
- Knowledge of strength and conditioning practices
- First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Certification
Responsibilities
- Provides strategic leadership and clinical oversight for a comprehensive athletic training program supporting varsity and club sport student-athletes.
- Supports organization and administration of sports medicine services.
- Coordinates services with other sports medicine professionals.
- Ensures NCAA health and safety compliance.
- Develops athletic healthcare policy.
Benefits
- Paid personal, vacation and sick leave accruals
- Medical, dental, and prescription plans
- Group life insurance
- Retirement
- Retiree health care
- Tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities (Central, Eastern, Southern or Western)
- Deferred Retirement Contribution plans
- Dependent Care Assistance
- Medical Flexible spending accounts
- Long and short term disability insurance plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
