Head Athletic Trainer

Head At hletic Trainer Belhaven University, a Christ -centered university located in Jackson, MS, is receiving applications for the position of Head Athletic Trainer. The Head Athletic Trainer provides primary leadership for the health, safety and well -being of Belhaven University student -athletes as they train, practice and compete. Position Overview The Head Athletic Trainer reports directly to the Vice President and Director of Athletics. Belhaven is an NCAA Division III institution sponsoring eighteen sport programs and holding conference membership in the Collegiate Conference of the South (CCS) and the USA South Conference (USAS). Belhaven University is also a member of the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU). The Head Athletic Trainer is a full-time, salaried position with competitive pay, vacation, and holiday oerings. Benet packages are also available to include health, dental, vision, retirement, and more. Reimbursement for professional development (Licensure, CEU's, dues, etc.) is also available. Resp onsibilitie s

• Provide prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.
• Supervise staff members , including assistant athletic traine rs, interns, and work-study students.
• Create and maintain assignment schedules that provide appropriate care for student - athletes in practice and competition.
• Manage the daily operations of the athletic training room.
• Develop and implement therapeutic exercise programs for athletic programs.
• Apply therapeutic modalities as necessary process.
• Work and collaborate with local health care providers to ensure high quality health care is provided to the student-athlete population.
• Regularly educate athlet ics staff on matters pertaining to collegiate sports medicine.
• Direct and supervise CPR/AED training for athletics staff to maintain certifications.
• Maintain documentation in accordance with HIPPA, national, and state regulations.
• Adhere to NATA and state laws of practice related to athletic training
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate must articulate a Christian worldview in their area of service and must fully support the University Vision, Mission, and Statement of Faith. https://www.belhaven.edu/about/mission/

• A mi nimum of five years of athletic training experience, including service in an intercollegiate athletic setting.

• A minimum of three years of supervisory experience of athletic training staff.

• Graduate of a CAATE program.

• BOC certified.

• Eligible for State of Mississippi licensure.

• CPR/AED certified.

• Strong verbal and wr itten communication skills.

• Demonstrated capacity for accuracy and organization .

• Sound interper sonal skills in working with athletes, coaches, families, department staff, and university personnel.

Application Process To be considered for this position, a complete application packet must be received. The complete application packet will include the following:

• Letter of Intent , including an explanation of how your prior experience fulfills the above responsibilities and qualifications
• Resume
• Reference list with contact information
• Please prepare a brief account (no more than 750 words) of your spiritual pilgrimage including the time and circumstances surrounding your becoming a believer in Christ and your current relationship with Christ. Please click on this link . https://www.belhaven.edu/pdfs/employment/letter -of-employment- commitment.pdf To review Belhaven University's Commitment Statement, including our employees expectations. Should you receive a job offer, you will be asked to sign to accept this. commitment. Email the complete application packet to: Angela Brock Assistant to the Vice President and Director for A thletics abrock@belhaven.edu

Additional information about Belhaven University may be found online at www.belhaven.edu . Employment at Belhaven University is contingent upon the results of an independent background check.