Director of Football Athletic Training Services

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Position Title

Director of Football Athletic Training Services

Location

Boone, North Carolina

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Position Title

Director of Football Athletic Training Services

Location

Boone, North Carolina

Faculty Rank

No

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Position Number

082881

Department

Special Projects-120010

Position Summary Information

| Minimum Qualifications |
- BOC Certification - Eligible for state licensure by the State of North Carolina Board of Athletic Training - Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred - Minimum 4 years of experience in athletic training and previous football athletic training experience at FCS or FBS institution

| | License/Certification Required |
BOC Certification
Eligible for licensure by the State of North Carolina Board of Athletic Trainer Examiners | | Preferred Qualifications |
- BOC Certification - Eligible for state licensure by the State of North Carolina Board of Athletic Training - Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred - Seven to ten years of experience in athletic training after certification or a Master’s degree

| | Essential Duties and Responsibilities |
The athletic program at Appalachian State University operates on the premise that intercollegiate athletics is an integral part of the institution’s overall program of education. Priority is given to high standards of both academic and athletic quality — the goal being the complete development of the student-athlete.

The Director of Football Athletic Training Services reports to the Senior Associate Athletic Director of Health, Wellbeing, and Performance. Directly oversees the Football athletic training staff, which includes one full-time athletic trainer and two part-time athletic trainers.

• Works under the supervision of the Senior Associate Athletic Director of Health, Wellbeing, and Performance and directly oversees the football athletic training services.
• Responsible for coverage of athletics at the discretion of the Senior Associate Athletic Director of Health, Wellbeing, and Performance. This includes following all policies and procedures.
• Responsible for the prevention, management, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries under the direction of the Appalachian State University Team Physicians.
• Supervises and evaluates athletic training students.
• Serve as a liaison between coaches, student-athletes, physicians, and parents.
• Supervises and evaluates athletic training students and football staff.
• Responsible for completing insurance claims and performing related record keeping, not limited to, but to include seeking authorizations from student-athletes.
• Maintain continuing education according to the requirements of the Board of Certification and the North Carolina Board of Athletic Trainer Examiners.
• Abide by the rules as set forth by the National Collegiate Athletic Association, Appalachian Athletics, and the Sunbelt Conference.
• Attend athletic training and high-performance staff meetings.
• Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the athletic training room.
• Develop and distribute visiting team information in the form of an email in a timely fashion.
• Serve as mentor/advisor to the assigned Intern with his or her athletic responsibilities.
• Responsible for athletic training budget and inventory management.
• Perform miscellaneous related duties.
• Other duties as assigned by the Senior Associate Athletic Director of Health, Wellbeing, and Performance.
• Responsible for maintaining a master database of forms for the athletic training department.
• Responsible for updating pre-participation exam forms and ensuring the forms on the website are current.
• Responsible for hydrotherapy room, maintaining proper chemical balance, and whirlpool maintenance.
• Oversee and perform monthly AED checks on assigned AEDs and update the confirmation sheet.

| | Type of Position | Full Time Position | | Staff/Non-Faculty | Staff/Non-Faculty | | VISA Sponsorship? | VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S. | | Appointment Type | 1.0 | | Work Schedule/Hours | Varies | | Number of Hours Per Week | 40+ | | Number of Months Per Year | 12 | | Mandatory Staff | No | | Suggested Salary Range | Commensurate with experience | | Physical Demands of Position | |

Posting Details Information

| Posting Date | 05/14/2025 | | Closing Date | 05/28/2025 | | Open Until Filled | No | | Evaluation of Applications Begins | 05/14/2025 | | Proposed Date of Hire | 06/16/2025 | | Special Instructions to Applicants |
Please attach required documents:
Cover Letter
Resume

List a minimum of 3 professional references in the application or attach a List of References including contact information | | Search Chair Name | Scott Crothers | | Search Chair Email | crotherss@appstate.edu | | Quick Link | https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/post... | | Posting Number | 201501651P |

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