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Cornell College
Head Athletic Trainer (11-months)
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What they do
An Athletic Trainer treats injuries and provides training to minimize the risk of injury for athletes and people playing sports. Responds when an athlete is injured on the field. Works for schools or colleges, for professional sports teams, or in physicians' offices.
$50,536 / year median in Iowa
+19% projected growth
Job Description
Cornell College invites applications for a full-time, 11-month Head Athletic Trainer. This position oversees all aspects of the sports medicine program, including injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation for student-athletes. The Head Athletic Trainer also provides leadership and supervision for assistant athletic trainers and sports medicine assistants. Key Responsibilities Athletic Training & Student-Athlete Care Prevent athletic injuries and illnesses through proactive programming and education. Evaluate injuries/illnesses and coordinate appropriate medical referrals. Provide first aid and emergency care during practices and competitions. Deliver treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning programs. Support student-athletes through counseling, guidance, and promoting good sportsmanship. Program Leadership & Administration Supervise certified assistant athletic trainers and sports medicine assistants. Oversee medical documentation, injury reports, and treatment records. Manage daily operations of the training room, including inventory and equipment. Maintain the athletics department's emergency action plan and medical equipment. Coordinate insurance claims for all athletic-related injuries or illnesses. Schedule and oversee appointments with physicians and other medical professionals. Support student success through campus engagement and orientation collaborations. Community Engagement Serve as a positive role model through active involvement in the campus and local community. Encourage student participation in mentoring, service projects, and outreach programs. Other Responsibilities Teach courses within the kinesiology curriculum as needed. Perform other duties as assigned. About Cornell College Cornell College is a selective liberal arts college distinguished by our Ingenuity curriculum that builds on the strengths of our One Course At A Time schedule. This combination encourages the qualities of being thoughtful, original, and inventive, using the strengths of a liberal arts education to apply ideas to solve problems and meet challenges through hands-on experience in learning. Academic immersion, Division