Position Summary: The Assistant Athletic Director, Head Football Athletic Trainer, in collaboration with the Associate Athletic Director, Director of Sports Medicine, senior leadership and the team physician, assists in the development and implementation of an Athletic training program for the prevention and care of injuries to student-athletes in the Football Program, as well as student-athletes in other sports programs, as assigned. Additional responsibilities of the position include, research, administering first-aid and emergency medical care; diagnosing/treating injuries and providing rehabilitation according to authorized medical directions, overseeing, supervising and evaluating athletic training staff; overseeing the maintenance of complete, accurate, and detailed medical records for all student athletes; preparing and monitoring all medical supplies and equipment budgets; assisting in or directing sports camps as requested or required, and performing other related duties as assigned.

Essential Functions of the Job:

1. Function: Needs Assessments/Injury Prevention/Medical Treatment and Rehabilitation - Responsible for the prevention, assessment, care, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries to student-athletes in the football Program; oversees the prevention, assessment, care, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries to student-athletes; develops written policies and procedures, in collaboration with administration and the team physician, regarding emergency management, treatment and reconditioning of injuries for athletes including the annual review and update of established procedures; reviews, updates, and revises administrative, clinical and operational policies, procedures and protocols for the Athletic Training Center; develops and recommends safe methods for preventing injuries and providing long-term reconditioning programs as necessary; organizes Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and associated duties of staff in the event of an emergency situation at an athletic venue on campus; consults with local emergency response teams in establishing Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for each athletic venue; attends regular football staff meetings to provide status updates on student-athlete care, issues, etc.; coordinates and schedules injury and/or illness treatments with team physicians or other medical service providers.as needed for football student-athletes; in collaboration with other athletic training staff, coordinates provisions for student athlete’s medical treatment(s), rehabilitation, and other related services with other health care professionals, as needed; and oversees management of the training room in the Wilson Athletic Training Room. (55%)

2. Function: Supervision/Leadership Training and Development - Oversees, directs and schedules the day-to-day activities of all football athletic training staff; recruits, guides, trains and evaluates full-time staff members and graduate assistants in the performance of their duties; coordinates athletic training schedules and personnel to provide adequate medical coverage for practices, events and contests; monitors licensure and certification requirements for professional staff and service providers to ensure full compliance with established policies and procedures; fully participates in all aspects of the employment recruitment/selection/on-boarding processes for new-hire staff. Supervises and oversees the daily work activities of football athletic training staff; and conducts staff performance evaluations for all football athletic training staff; provides direct reports with guidance and counseling; training and mentorship as needed to maximize their work productivity, enhance job performance, and assist them in identifying professional development opportunities to both grow and advance staff careers within the organization. (30%)

3. Function: Records Retention/Reports/Budgets - Oversees the maintenance of complete, accurate, and detailed medical records for all football student athlete injuries; maintains a secure, accessible system of confidential medical records in accordance with applicable standards of practice and state and Federal laws; fully participates in all budget planning meetings; prepares and submits financial reports, as required by the Assistant Athletic Director, Director of Sports Medicine; and ensures an appropriate inventory of medical supplies, equipment and medications, including appropriate storage, security and maintenance of inventory. (10%)

4. Function: Other Duties - Performs other duties as assigned by the Associate Athletic Director, Sports Performance. (5%)

Required Education and Experience:

• Master’s Degree from an accredited Athletic Training Education Program
• 5 years of experience as a certified Athletic Trainer
• BOC certification
• Louisiana-LSBME licensure within 90 days of hire
• Current CPR/Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) Certification

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities/Competencies:

• Ability to maintain all required licensures and certifications.
• Strong interpersonal skills; self-starter, intrinsically motivated.
• Ability to interact effectively with coaches, administrators, student athletes and vendors; ability to effectively establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent supervisory, team building and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to multi-task effectively; ability to prioritize assignments and meet established deadlines.
• Proficient computer skills including word processing and spreadsheets.
• Availability to work flexible work schedule including nights and weekends.
• Ability and availability to travel with sport teams for away contests.
• Thorough knowledge of NCAA and American conference rules and regulations.
• Ability to administer first-aid and emergency medical care; ability to treat injuries and provide rehabilitation according to authorized medical directions.
• Excellent budget management skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous Athletic Training Experience in Division I Intercollegiate Athletics
• Have a valid and unrestricted (not including corrective lens needs) U.S. Driver’s license and must meet the Tulane University Motor Vehicle Policy criteria to become authorized as a driver.

NCAA Related:

Ensures that all Department of Athletics and University related activities operate in full compliance with university, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations. Attends and participates in scheduled compliance seminars and complies with all the Athletic Department’s efforts to monitor compliance with NCAA regulations. Seeks interpretations from the compliance staff before acting when necessary. Reports potential rules violations immediately.  Completes required compliance paperwork in a timely and efficient manner. Monitors all of their areas and/or programs activities closely to maintain compliance with applicable rules and regulations. 

In order to be considered for this position, applicants are required to apply via the Tulane University employment website (Tulane Job Board).  The position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane’s employment or educational programs or activities.

Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing an application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources by phone at 504-865-4748 or by email at hr@tulane.edu.

About Tulane University

Founded in 1834, Tulane is one of the most highly regarded and selective independent research universities in the United States. A member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, we take pride in being a part of this select group of 62 universities with “pre-eminent programs of graduate and professional education and scholarly research.” Our schools and colleges offer undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees in the liberal arts, science and engineering, architecture, business, law, social work, medicine and public health and tropical medicine. With a seventeen-sport program that competes in the American Athletic Conference, Tulane Athletics is on the rise, boasting one of the oldest and most storied athletics programs in the Southeast, and indeed the nation.Tulane University is an EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

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