Athletic Trainer, Collegiate Sports

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Do you want to cultivate an inclusive environment that encourages free expression and civil discourse? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Supervises the overall medical care for student-athletes. Provides medical coverage for athletic events. Oversees Athletic Trainer Interns and student athletic trainers in the prevention, care, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Responsible for the overall prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation and daily health care for assigned student-athletes

2. Responsible for maintaining up to date HIPAA compliant medical records

3. Responsible for administrative tasks assigned by the department leadership

4. Establishes and executes institutional policies pertaining to the care of the student-athletes

5. Maintains frequent and effective communication with medical and athletic department staff

6. Serves as subject matter expert for applicable and appropriate aspects of the Athletic Training service

7. Educates athletes on injuries, concussions, at-home care, and purpose of specified rehab protocol

8. Works individually with athletes to tailor rehabilitation and prevention measures per individual needs and goals

9. Makes referrals to appropriate medical professionals to ensure optimal level of care when necessary

10. Maintains current policies, practices, protocols, and standing orders

11. Works collaboratively with appropriate personnel to establish and maintain Emergency Action Plans for the facilities

12. Maintains an inventory of supplies, including but not limited to medical and AT supplies, modalities, AEDs, medical kits, supplements, ATR cleanliness and organization

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Athletic Training or related field or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

Other Required Qualifications

State of Georgia Athletic Training Licensure

NATABOC Certification

First Aid/CPR/AED certification

Current, valid, and unrestricted driver's license

Required Experience

On-the-job training provided

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Preferred Experience

Experience in collegiate sports athletic training or rehabilitation

Previous relevant experience in athletic training in a post-secondary level program or professional training in a related sports program

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

Able to maintain confidentiality (HIPAA, FERPA, etc.) in matters relating to employees, community members, patients, family, and visitors

Able to effectively integrating university and department policy into care practices

Able to maintain a strong working relationship with the supervising physician and/or practice

Able to develop and maintain professional contacts and resources that support work productivity

Able and willing to demonstrate and maintain competency as required for job title and the area(s) of responsibility

Able to adhere to and ensure compliance with all HIPPA standards and regulations

KNOWLEDGE

Familiarity with NCAA rules and compliance standards

Knowledge and experience with software related to healthcare management

Knowledge of standards and best practices in sports medicine

Knowledge of conservative RTP interpretation, emerging techniques and skills, current industry research, data results, and application

Understands industry standards and accepted practices

Experience with empowering and motivating students

SKILLS

Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, technology, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills

Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)

Strong treatment tracking and notes

Strong attention to detail and follow up skills

Strong customer service skills and phone etiquette

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.

This position does not have any financial responsibilities.

This position will be required to drive.

This role is considered a position of trust.

This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).

This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced
• Education
• DMV
• 9 Panel Lab Drug Test

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening

results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf

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