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Associate Head Athletic Trainer for Sports Medicine

Posting Number: R0003899
Location: Point Loma Campus - San Diego, CA

PLNU is a Christian liberal arts university in the evangelical, Wesleyan tradition, offering quality undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. We provide higher education in a vibrant Christian environment where minds are engaged and challenged, character is modeled and formed, and service is an expression of faith. PLNU is an institution that is committed to reflecting the rich diversity of God's kingdom. We therefore encourage applications from culturally diverse candidates.

Benefits:

We are pleased to offer attractive benefits and resources. This includes benefits such as health, dental, tuition benefits for employees and dependents, competitive retirement matching, vacation and sick time, and 15 paid holidays per year. In addition, we have many opportunities to engage with our community including staff chapel and a robust wellness program.

Job Summary:
We're looking for a dedicated Associate Head Athletic Trainer for Sports Medicine to lead the care, prevention, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. This role involves hands-on treatment, collaboration with medical professionals, and mentorship of student athletic trainers. If you're passionate about sports medicine and making a lasting impact on student-athletes, we want to hear from you!

Salary:
Pay range $70,000 - $72,000
Internal Classification: Career Track - Professional Job Level - 4

Job Status:
Full time

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Job Description:

What We're Looking For:

• Master's degree in a related field
  
• Certification through the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification (NATA BOC)
  
• CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers (AHA or ARC)
  
• 5+ years of experience (collegiate level preferred)
  
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
  
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
  
• Administrative skills, including EMR proficiency (Healthy Roster preferred)
  
• Flexible schedule with travel required
  
• Knowledge and experience working with a diverse population is preferred
  

What You'll Be Doing:

• Leading the care, evaluation, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries
  
• Managing medical records and ensuring compliance with HIPAA/FERPA regulations
  
• Coordinating medical referrals and working with team physicians
  
• Traveling with teams for games and events, including team driving responsibilities
  
• Mentoring and supervising assistant athletic trainers and athletic training students
  
• Collaborating with coaches and strength staff to develop safe training programs
  
• Overseeing administrative duties like insurance claims, inventory, and scheduling
  
• Ensuring compliance with NCAA and PacWest Conference regulations
  

Qualifications

Required Education/Certifications

• Masters' degree in related field
  
• Certification through the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification
  
• CPR, AED for the Professional Rescuer Certification (AHA or ARC)
  

Required Experience

• 5 years' experience, collegiate level preferred
  
• Eligible for Athletic Training Preceptor Status
  
• Evidence of Christian commitment and active church involvement. In addition, staff agree to live in agreement with PLNU's Community Life Covenant.
  
• The job offer is contingent on the successful completion of a background check. PLNU will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local 'Fair Chance' laws.
  

Physical Requirements

• Standing and sitting for periods greater than one hour. Push, pull, bend, twist, grasp, reach, and lift up to 75 lbs throughout the day.
  
• Ability to perform the manual tasks associated with manual therapy for both evaluation and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.
  
• Ability to manually assist ambulation of injured athletes.
  
• Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Requires repetitive motions.
  
• Use of computer equipment: computer keyboard, mouse, and monitor.
  
• Vision to read documents, e-mail and other correspondence, and reports on paper and computer monitor. Visual acuity necessary for evaluations and wound debridement.
  
• Ability to communicate effectively with others in person and by phone.
  

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At PLNU, we believe in pursuing calling together. Deep and meaningful relationships between students, faculty, and staff is vital in nurturing our shared community and expressing God's love. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join us in empowering our students to reach their greatest personal, spiritual and professional potential.

Point Loma Nazarene University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices or procedures.


Apply online at https://pointloma.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/PLNUCareers/job/Point-Loma-Campus---San-Diego-CA/Associate-Head-Athletic-Trainer-for-Sports-Medicine_R0003899

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