Head Football Athletic Trainer

University of Oklahoma•Norman, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Head Football Athletic Trainer, under the medical-legal supervision of the Head Team Physician and the Associate Athletics Director/AHCA, will collaborate in an identified leadership role for the department medical model with direct primary sport responsibility to football. This role is 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 University’s comprehensive athletic medicine program. The Head Football Athletic Trainer is empowered to support the well-being and management and return to play of any ill or injured athlete, or modify any workout for health, safety, or wellness reasons, as deemed appropriate. A focus on collaborating with other stakeholders to ensure a positive culture and student-athlete performance and well-being.

Requirements

Masters degree.
8 years of related experience.
Experience or a combination of education & related experience can be considered in lieu of degree. A one-to-one ratio is used to determine the number of years of experience required in place of a degree.
Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (Certified).
Licensed by the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision.
Current CPR/AED certification.
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.

Nice To Haves

10 years’ experience.
Licensed Athletic Trainer/Physical Therapist per the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision.

Responsibilities

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 multi-discipline 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 return-to-play 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 on-site 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
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 & non-operative 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.