Athletic Trainer, Collegiate Sports

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Athletics, Background Investigation, Best Practices, Budgeting, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Contact Management, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Driver's License, Emergency Planning, Entrepreneurship, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Federal Laws and Regulations, Follow Through, Genetics, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Health Plan, Healthcare, Healthcare Software, Higher Education, Industry Standards, Interpersonal Skills, Inventory Management, Laboratory Testing, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Medical Equipment, Medical Products, Medical Protocols, Medical Records, Medical Treatment, Microsoft Office, Military, Multitasking, Patient Care, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Realtime Transport Protocol, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Sports, Sports Medicine, State Laws and Regulations, Team Player, Telephone Skills, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Treatment Evaluation, University/School Policies, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Kennesaw, GA
POSTED
7 days ago

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? 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 over 50,000 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 universitys 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 comprehensive medical care of assigned students and/or student athletes. Provides medical coverage for department or athletic events. Supervises Athletic Trainer Interns and student athletic trainers in the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Provides comprehensive prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and daily healthcare for assigned students and/or student-athletes

  2. Maintains accurate and HIPAA-compliant medical records for all assigned individuals

  3. Completes administrative duties as assigned by departmental leadership

  4. Develops and enforces institutional policies related to the medical care of students and student-athletes

  5. Maintains consistent and effective communication with medical personnel and athletic department staff

  6. Serves as a subject matter expert on relevant aspects of Athletic Training services

  7. Educates students and athletes on injury management, concussion protocols, at-home care, and rehabilitation procedures

  8. Designs and implements individualized rehabilitation and injury prevention plans based on each students needs and goals

  9. Refers students and athletes to appropriate healthcare professionals to ensure optimal care when necessary

  10. Reviews and updates relevant policies, procedures, treatment protocols, and standing medical orders

  11. Collaborates with appropriate personnel to develop and maintain Emergency Action Plans for all athletic facilities

  12. Manages inventory and ensures proper maintenance of medical supplies, equipment, AEDs, medical kits, supplements, and Athletic Training Room (ATR) cleanliness and organization

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Bachelors degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Athletic Training or a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience

Other Required Qualifications

Current, valid, and unrestricted drivers license

State of Georgia Athletic Training Licensure

NATABOC Certification

First Aid/CPR/AED certification

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

Proposed Salary

The budgeted salary is $55,000 per year. Offers are based on relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more! Visit- https://hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits/index.php

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

Able to deal with 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

Analytical thinking and creative skills

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

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 25 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
  • MVR
  • 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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