Head Athletic Trainer

Head Athletic Trainer

Posting Details

Posting Number 0801790

Classification Title Head Athletic Trainer

Working Title

Department Athletics

Department Contact Email

Job Summary/Basic Function

Central State University (CSU), an 1890 Land-Grant Institution and NCAA Division II member of the SIAC, is committed to excellence in academics, athletics, and student development. With 13 varsity sports and a mission rooted in service, leadership, and community, CSU provides a holistic student-athlete experience grounded in health, wellness, and performance.

Position Overview Central State University seeks a Head Athletic Trainer to lead the sports medicine program and provide comprehensive healthcare services for student-athletes across 13 NCAA Division II programs. This position oversees all aspects of injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and return-to-play procedures. The Head Athletic Trainer also supervises a part-time athletic trainer and collaborates closely with team physicians and the Director of Health & Wellness to align athletics and campus wellness initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Sports Medicine Leadership

• Direct daily operations of the athletic training room and sports medicine program.

• Supervise the part-time athletic trainer, student workers, and interns.

• Coordinate care with team physicians, physical therapists, and outside medical providers.

• Oversee athletic training inventory, equipment, and budget.

• Ensure compliance with NCAA, SIAC, NATA, BOC, and Ohio licensure standards.

• Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide on-site injury evaluation, emergency care, and acute injury management.

• Develop and administer individualized treatment and rehabilitation programs.

• Conduct pre-participation screenings and maintain accurate medical documentation.

• Travel with assigned teams and attend home competitions and practices.

• Injury Prevention & Wellness

• Implement injury prevention programs and recovery protocols.

• Educate student-athletes on nutrition, conditioning, and safe training practices.

• Partner with Health & Wellness on campuswide wellness initiatives.

• Communication & Collaboration

• Communicate effectively regarding injury status and return-to-play expectations.

• Participate in department meetings, safety initiatives, and training sessions.

• Support drug education and sports performance programming.

• Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training or related field.

• BOC Certification.

• Eligible for Ohio AT licensure.

• CPR, First Aid, AED certified.

• 3–5 years of athletic training experience, preferably collegiate.

• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel.

• Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.

• Experience supervising athletic training staff.

• NCAA or Division II experience.

• Posting Date

• 08/04/2026

• Closing Date

• Open Until Filled

• Yes

• Special Instructions to Applicants

• Position Category

• Budgeted Annual Salary

• Commensurate with experience

• Supplemental Questions

• Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• unofficial Transcripts

• Optional Documents