Full-Time - Head Athletic Trainer

NCFC Youth•Raleigh, NC

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Head Athletic Trainer is directly responsible for the overall administration, coordination, and day-to-day sports medicine operations for NCFC Youth. This role reports to the Director of Administration and manages the day-to-day health care of NCFC Youth players, supervises additional Certified Athletics Trainers on staff, maintains player medical records and insurance documentation, manages training room supplies and safety compliance, and serves as the on-site authority for severe weather decisions at all venues.

Requirements

Certified Athletic Trainer, NATA and in good standing with NATA
Current or eligible for CPR instructor certification
Current or eligible for North Carolina State Athletic Training Licensure
Current NC Driver’s License
Personal Liability Insurance
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite programs
Detail-oriented
Ability to multi-task
Ability to keep open items list
Ability to communicate professionally both verbally and written
Must maintain professionalism in all manners while remaining flexible, yet dependable.
Requires a background check upon offer, along with continued annual background checks.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Sports Medicine or related health care field.
Experience in lieu of degree (minimum 2-4 years) and a Bachelor’s degree will be considered.

Responsibilities

Serve as Certified Athletic Trainer managing athlete health care, including first aid and emergency care, on-site injury evaluation, application of appropriate modalities, development and delivery of rehabilitation and injury-prevention programs, and medical referrals.
Determine player return-to-play status based on recommendations from the team physician and physical therapist.
Manage a committee tasked with monitoring environmental conditions and determining when cancelling all NCFC Youth activities is appropriate.
Coordinate or host CPR certification courses through American Red Cross or American Heart Association for NCFC Youth staff.
Work daily with designated coaches and provide weekly updates on player status.
Attend weekly and quarterly staff meetings.
Maintain player medical records and share medical information with the appropriate physician.
Guide families through the process of filing insurance claims for injuries.
Order, maintain, and inventory medical supplies and clinical equipment.
Keep the training room and clinic area clean, organized, and safe.
Comply with OSHA bloodborne pathogen standards.
Supervise and schedule athletic trainers, fellowship trainers, interns, and volunteers as applicable.
Participate on a limited basis in community service and educational programs related to sports medicine.
Mandatory reporter of abuse. Must report all suspected abuse within 24 hours using the Player Safeguarding Portal.
Perform other related duties as assigned.