Head Football Athletic Trainer

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FLSA

Learned Professional Exemption

Hrs/Week

40

Length of Assignment

Full-Time At-Will

Position Function

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.

Minimum Education

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

Minimum Experience

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

Minimum Other

Authorization to work in the US

Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Preferred Education

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Preferred Experience

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

Preferred Other

Pre-Employment Screening

Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.

Position Title(s) Supervised

Student Trainers.

Required Certifications

EEO Statement

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.

About Ball State University

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.

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Department

Athletic Training:110020

Department Information

Department Email or Phone Number

mbrown4@bsu.edu

Duties & Responsibilities

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

| Ranking | 2 | | Job Duty |
Serve as the head athletic trainer for the football program. |

| Ranking | 3 | | Job Duty |
Evaluate injuries and make physician referral decisions for assigned sports. |

| Ranking | 4 | | Job Duty |
Design and implement, in coordination with the team physician, all rehabilitation and therapeutic programs for assigned sports. |

| Ranking | 5 | | Job Duty |
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. |

| Ranking | 6 | | Job Duty |
Provide athletic training services to assigned sport, including travel and coverage for home/away events.

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| Ranking | 7 | | Job Duty |
Coordinate with the Strength and Conditioning Coach regarding programs for injured and rehabilitating athletes. |

| Ranking | 8 | | Job Duty |
Provide athletic training services to assigned sport, including travel and coverage for home/away events.

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| Ranking | 9 | | Job Duty |
Show commitment to and responsibility for, adherence to all rules and regulations of Ball State University, the Mid-American Conference and the NCAA. |

| Ranking | 10 | | Job Duty |
Perform other related duties as assigned. |

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | 202501765P | | Number of Vacancies | 1 | | Desired Start Date | 07/07/2025 | | Position End Date (if temporary) | | | Open Date | 06/13/2025 | | Applications Accepted Through Date | 06/22/2025 | | Open Until Filled | No | | Information regarding transcripts | The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted. | | Special Instructions Summary | | | Information for Applications Requiring a Cover Letter |
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. |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume

Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter 2. Undergraduate Transcripts

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