Head Athletic Trainer / Assistant Athletic Director for Student – Athlete Development and Wellness

Position Title: Head Athletic Trainer / Assistant Athletic Director for Student – Athlete Development and Wellness

Reports To: Athletic Director

Department: Athletics

Classification: Salary Exempt, Full-time, 12-months, Benefits Eligible

POSITION OVERVIEW

LeMoyne-Owen College seeks a dynamic, student-centered, and collaborative professional to serve as Head Athletic Trainer / Assistant Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Development & Wellness. This dual-role position provides leadership for all aspects of athletic training, sports medicine, injury prevention, and holistic student-athlete wellness while also overseeing leadership development, personal growth, and community engagement initiatives for student-athletes.

The successful candidate will be committed to developing healthy, resilient, and engaged student-athletes by fostering a culture that prioritizes physical health, mental wellness, servant leadership, and personal development throughout the student-athlete experience.

This position serves as the department’s chief wellness officer and leader for student-athlete development outside of academic performance.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Athletic Training, Sports Medicine, and Wellness

Work collaboratively with student-athletes, coaches, physicians, and other healthcare professionals in the prevention, evaluation, diagnosis, referral, treatment, rehabilitation, and return-to-play process for all student-athletes.
Provide emergency medical care and treatment during practices, competitions, and athletic activities.
Be present and actively observe practices and competitions for all athletic programs. Travel with teams as assigned.
Participate in preseason meetings for all sports programs.
Maintain accurate and confidential medical records for all student-athletes.
Design and implement evidence-based injury prevention and rehabilitation programs.
Coordinate referrals and transportation to external healthcare providers.
Communicate student-athlete rehabilitation progress and return-to-play status with coaching staff.
Supervise and maintain the athletic training facility and all related equipment.
Maintain inventory and replenish training room supplies.
Establish collaborative relationships with athletic trainers and healthcare professionals throughout the SIAC.
Oversee team strength and conditioning initiatives.
Supervise athletic training staff, interns, graduate assistants, and student workers.

Student-Athlete Development and Wellness

Develop and oversee a comprehensive student-athlete wellness and personal development program.
Coordinate mental health awareness initiatives in partnership with campus and community resources.
Develop wellness programming focused on nutrition, sleep, recovery, stress management, and healthy lifestyle habits.
Create and oversee a Student-Athlete Leadership Council.
Develop servant leadership initiatives that cultivate accountability, integrity, and leadership skills.
Coordinate student-athlete community service and civic engagement activities.
Develop transition programming that prepares student-athletes for life beyond competition.
Facilitate workshops on financial literacy, communication skills, emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, professional etiquette, and personal branding.
Administer departmental drug testing policies in accordance with NCAA, conference, and institutional guidelines.
Collaborate with Counseling Services, Student Affairs, Alumni Relations, and Community Engagement to enhance the student-athlete experience.

Administrative Responsibilities

Serve as a member of the Athletics leadership team.
Communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
Maintain compliance with institutional, SIAC, and NCAA regulations.
Collect and analyze wellness participation data and outcomes.
Assist with strategic planning initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training, Sports Medicine, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related field.
Current NATABOC certification and required state licensure.
CPR, AED, and First Aid certification.
Experience working with collegiate student-athletes.
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in Athletic Training, Sports Administration, Higher Education, Sports Management, Counseling, or a related field.
Experience working within NCAA athletics, preferably Division II.
Experience developing student leadership and wellness initiatives.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITLIES

Knowledge of HIPAA and FERPA regulations.
Knowledge of NCAA concussion protocols.
Proficiency in athletic training techniques.
Understanding of student-athlete wellness challenges.
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICIAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, use hands to handle, or feel to talk and to hear. The employee, frequently, is required to walk, reach with hands and arms to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

The position requires the ability to stand for extended periods, lift and move equipment, respond quickly to emergency situations, and travel with athletic teams as necessary.

This revised role intentionally positions the individual as more than a traditional head athletic trainer. It creates a developmental pathway into athletics administration by making the position the chief wellness, leadership, and student success officer for the athletic department.

LeMoyne-Owen College offers an attractive benefits package, including health, vision, and dental benefits. The College pays for Life Insurance, STD/LTD, and paid time off.

LeMoyne-Owen College is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs and activities.