Head Football Athletic Trainer

Business Title
Head Football Athletic Trainer

Applications Accepted From
Public: Open to the
Public

Special Instructions to Applicants

Complete the online application and be prepared to attach required
documents, which include: resume, cover letter, and references. For references, please include names and current contact information of
three professional references.

Review of application materials will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until
filled. For full consideration, please apply by August 30, 2026

This position is eligible for the following
benefits
medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you
and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.

Posting Number: 2016468T

Department
Summary

The Head Football Athletic Trainer is responsible for providing comprehensive medical care and general
well-being of assigned student-athletes. Primary responsibilities include providing immediate health care through an assessment of injuries
and illnesses and often complicated short and long term orthopedic rehabilitative care, in addition to identifying mental health and
nutritional issues and coordinating appropriate provider referrals. This position is also responsible for conducting full pre-screening on
all football recruits.

This position is responsible for the oversight and supervision of all full-time football athletic
trainers.

This position performs duties in accordance with professional standards or defined principles and operates under
general direction with participation in determining objectives. Significant experience and expertise is required to anticipate needs and
handle unique situations.

National Athletic Trainers Association Board (NATABOC) and Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical
Therapy, and Athletic Trainers (OTPTAT) Board Certifications required. Continuing education required.

Primary
Responsibilities Include:

1. The prevention, assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, physician referral, and
required legal medical documentation of all injuries and illnesses associated with assigned student-athletes; communicate complex medical
diagnoses and treatment strategies to student-athletes, parents, coaches, staff and physicians within NATA and HIPAA guidelines; observe all
athletic policy and procedures in accordance with NATA regulations as well as NCAA, Mid-American Conference and Ohio University rules and
remain certified to perform these duties on a daily basis. Create, maintain and present comprehensive injury reports to coaches weekly.
Provide athletic training services to football, primary sport coverage, to include practice, home and away game
coverage.

1. Provide emergency or acute care and determine referral to appropriate allied medical professionals including, but
   not limited to orthopedic physicians, team physician, physical therapy, mental health and nutrition services. Responsible for
   precertification of medical services and coordination of ongoing care to include return-to-play protocol, testing, physical therapy, lab
   work, and physician follow up. Responsible for prescreening of all football recruits (comprehensive health history and physical
   exam).
2. Responsible for the oversight and supervision of full-time football athletic trainers, including training, work
   allocation, monitoring treatment, evaluating performance, providing feedback, setting goals, and recommending areas of improvement.
   Supervises assigned AT graduate students.
3. Provide athletic training services to all teams/student-athletes within the
   athletic training room: Properly applies and operates all medical modalities and therapeutic devices; oversees often complex and integrated
   orthopedic rehabilitation and pre-habilitation techniques; fits individual orthotic braces and other injury prevention devices; conducts and
   monitors concussion testing and baseline testing; prepares student-athletes for practice/competition through injury prevention techniques;
   treats student-athletes post practice; oversight of physician referral system and integration of concussion “return to play” protocols and
   monitoring.

5. Assist the Director of Sports Medicine with healthcare administration with the student-athlete
health insurance claims; secure information related to the insurance program for assigned athletes; assist with coordination of the drug
testing/educational program in accordance HIPAA guidelines; prescription drug and supplement check for NCAA compliance, research and educate
student-athletes and coaches on the NCAA list of banned drugs; coordinate required physical exams; provide diagnostic reports for team
physicians and the coaches injury report. Perform other related tasks or special projects as assigned.

Position
Profile

Provides athletic training support to student athletes. Provides athletes with injury prevention training, and
evaluation, management and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.

Level Summary

Manages a work unit or a team
and has full authority over personnel actions within the work unit. Contributes to the development of the area’s operational plan, ensuring
alignment with broader departmental or institutional goals. Accountable for the achievement of the unit’s operational objectives, improving
performance and addressing resource needs.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Manages a medium-sized team. Directly
oversees at least 2.0 FTE employees or one or more supervisors. Has authority to hire, transfer, suspend, promote, manage performance,
discharge, assign duties, reward, and discipline employees.

Fiscal Responsibilities

Responsible for managing
team or department budgets and resources.

Problem Solving

Addresses departmental or cross-team issues,
devises long-term solutions.

Independence of Action

Acts independently, with consultation with senior
management.

Communication and Collaboration

Facilitates communication among team and higher-level leadership,
builds relationships across University.

Physical Requirements

The position requires prolonged standing,
frequent bending, stooping, and travel. Candidates must possess strong communication, auditory, and visual skills, with keen attention to
detail and the ability to write legibly. Physical requirements include the ability to lift, push, or pull between 20 and 50 pounds. The role
may involve exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases.

Minimum Qualifications

Must possess
and maintain all licensure and certification credentials required by the State of Ohio for practice as an Athletic
Trainer.

Applicants certified with a Master’s degree in Athletic Training must have 3 or more years of related professional
experience, and 3 or more years of supervisory experience.

Applicants who obtained Athletic Trainer certification with a Bachelor’s
degree must have 5 or more years of related professional experience, and 3 or more years of supervisory
experience.

Department
Health Sciences Professions, Dean’s Office

Pay Rate: Pay is
commensurate with experience and credentials and is accompanied by our generous university benefits such as tuition for self and dependents,
a comprehensive insurance package (including but not limited to health, prescription, vision, dental, and life insurance), an excellent
retirement plan including company contributions, parental leave, adoption reimbursement, and more. OHIO is also proud to offer wellness
programs, on-site wellness facilities, and a generous employee assistance program. Additional Information is available at https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits/. |

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Pay Grade
17

Pay
Range
$51,281.00-$85,325.00

FLSA Status
Exempt

Job Category: Administrative
at-will appointment

Job Family
Athletics

Job Sub Family
Training

Job
Level
M2

Job Open Date
08/07/2026

Posting End Date:
08/30/2026

Planning Unit: College of Health Sciences & Professions

Months
12
month

Campus: Athens

Expected hours worked per week
40+

Expected duration
of assignment
ongoing

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this
position.
David Polanski, polanski@ohio.edu

Non-Discrimination
Statement

Ohio university is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a
transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified
applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability,
ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio university is an equal
access/equal opportunity employer.

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