Head Athletic Trainer - Higher Ed. jobs in La Crosse, WI

Responsible for assisting in the administration of all aspects of injury/illness prevention, recognition, evaluation, management, treatment, rehabilitation, and health care education and counseling for student athletes participating in the athletics program.

• Documentation of and maintaining accurate injury records.
• Organization of rehabilitation and injury prevention programs.
• Cooperation and collaboration with strength and conditioning staff.
• Coordination and oversight of all necessary medical referrals.
• Collaboration with team physicians, physical therapists, and other allied health-care professional providers.
• Direct communication with coaches, parents, student-athletes, athletic administration, and other stakeholders when appropriate.
• Athletic Training Room coverage. This will include being present in the Athletic Training Room during scheduled open hours to see walk-in athletes.
• Perform other duties and administrative tasks as assigned and commensurate with the normal activities related to varsity sport athletic training service.

(*Part-time and PRN employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) benefit.)

Licenses/Certifications:

• BS degree required
• NATA certification required
• Current Basic Life Support/CPR Card
• Basic First Aid is desirable

Experience and Skills:

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Current NATABOC certification and eligibility for licensure in the state of Wisconsin.
• Ability to work effectively and independently with students, staff, faculty, alumni and community members.
• Strong writing, communication, administrative and organizational skills.
• Two years of athletic training experience is preferred.

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