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DEPARTMENT: Division of Athletics
REPORTS TO: Vice President/Director of Athletics
Job Summary
This is a full-time, 10-month exempt position. This position accepts responsibility for leading the athletic training program at Nichols College. This includes structure as well as organization and coordination of athletic training services for all collegiate athletic activities. Benefit package included.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Head Athletic Trainer
DATE: June 1, 2025
DEPARTMENT: Division of Athletics
REPORTS TO: Vice President/Director of Athletics
Job Summary
This is a full-time, 10-month exempt position. This position accepts responsibility for leading the athletic training program at Nichols College. This includes structure as well as organization and coordination of athletic training services for all collegiate athletic activities. Benefit package included.
Knowledge, Skills And Education Required
A master's degree in athletic training or a closely related field and 1-2 years of athletic training experience, preferably in a college/university setting, is preferred, but not required
Additional training in the allied health profession is desired
NATABOC certification and a Massachusetts State License in Athletic Training are required
Additional preferred certifications include CPR/AED and First Aid instructor
Genuine understanding and commitment of NCAA Division III intercollegiate athletics philosophy
Leadership abilities and proven abilities to work independently, prioritize tasks, and complete assignments in a timely manner
Excellent interpersonal communication skills and strong written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills with accuracy and attention to detail
Computer proficiency
Valid driver’s license
Duties And Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to, all aspects of sports medicine, planning, budgeting, directing, supervision and medical coverage of all varsity and club sport programs’ practices and games, developing and managing the athletic training room along with therapeutic modalities, acute injury care – prevention of, respond to, evaluation of injuries, monitor rehabilitation progress of student-athletes, etc.
Ensure compliance with NCAA regulations and NATABOC standards and guidelines
Maintain NATABOC certification/ licensure with Massachusetts
Maintain open communication with the college nurse and the doctor/ Public Safety/ town medical personnel/ UMass Memorial Medical Group
Coordinate contest and practice coverage, and where necessary
Coordinate sport physicals/ medical insurance documentation/ roster follow-through on student clearance
Understand and implement the college's concussion protocol and Impact Testing.
Budget, purchase, maintain, and inventory medical equipment and supplies
Provide and coordinate sport-specific strength, conditioning, and rehabilitation programs to coaches and student-athletes, and monitor progression through various stage,s implementing protocol changes/working in conjunction with strength & conditioning staff members
Maintain treatment documentation and records/ coordinate medical insurance claims
Develop and implement the use of an Athletic Training Staff manual, including policies and procedures
Plan, direct, advise, and evaluate Emergency Action Plans (including lightning, col,d and heat policies)
Meet seasonally with coaches to review all Emergency Action Plans and practice/ contest coverage
Maintain certification for CPR/ AED and First Aid/ maintain records for and certification of athletic department staff in CPR/ AED and First Aid/and coordinate re-certification of athletic department staff
Maintain Athletics Department AED equipment
Attend department staff meetings/ institutional functions/ regional and national NATA seminars and conventions
College Committee or task force involvement/ departmental programming and special events
Available for emergency response
Accept all duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary by the A.D., the administrative staff, andthe athletics department
Report any misconduct occurrences to AD immediately
Physical Job Components
Light to moderate lifting
Able to communicate orally, in writing, and use office and telecommunication equipment
Ability to work business and extended hours, including evenings and weekends
Valid driver’s license
Traveling is expected
Seniority level Seniority level Director
Employment type Employment type Full-time
Job function Job function Other
Industries Higher Education
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