Head Football Athletic Trainer

Ball State University welcomes applications for a Head Football Athletic Trainer.
This full-time opportunity includes a generous benefits package with health insurance, retirement programs, educational assistance, and much more.

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Perform duties as assigned with the Athletics health care program. Serve as the Head Athletic Trainer for the football program, as directed by the Director of Sports Medicine.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university by date of appointment; NATA certification; Indiana Athletic Trainer State License or eligible for licensure.

At least three years of athletic training experience gained on a full or part-time basis at the NCAA Division 1 or professional level.

Master's degree from an accredited college or university.

At least two years of full or part-time experience serving as an athletic trainer with an NCAA Division 1 or professional football team.

Student Trainers.

Ball State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, protected veteran status, or any legally protected status.

Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 20,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 270+ undergraduate and graduate programs. Many of our master's, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees rank among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.

Make recommendations for the coordination of the day-to-day operations of the health care program for Intercollegiate Athletics.

Serve as the head athletic trainer for the football program.

Evaluate injuries and make physician referral decisions for assigned sports.

Design and implement, in coordination with the team physician, all rehabilitation and therapeutic programs for assigned sports.

Work in conjunction with other members of the athletic training staff, to supervise the athletic training graduate assistants; supervise students in the athletic training major.

Provide athletic training services to assigned sport, including travel and coverage for home/away events.

Coordinate with the Strength and Conditioning Coach regarding programs for injured and rehabilitating athletes.

Provide athletic training services to assigned sport, including travel and coverage for home/away events.

Show commitment to and responsibility for, adherence to all rules and regulations of Ball State University, the Mid-American Conference and the NCAA.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

In support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experience align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please select one of our enduring values and describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to that value in your professional endeavors.