Certified Athletic Trainer - Head Football

NovaCare Rehabilitation and Youngstown State University are collaborating to deliver exceptional Sports Medicine care to the student athlete population of Youngstown State University. This is a 12-month position. The Head football Athletic Trainer will coordinate health-care for the football team including emergency management, orthopedic care, and illness management.

Student Debt Benefit Available!

Schedule: Typical Collegiate ATC hours

Compensation: $60-$70k/yr, commensurate with experience

Why Join Us: 

• Industry-wide unmatched continuing education (CEU) program with unlimited access to CEU courses, national certifications and more. Free for ATC's!
• Comprehensive health-care and 401(k) plans
• Competitive compensation with annual performance reviews

• Design and implement specific therapeutic programs for injured athletes’ rehabilitation
• Determine the need for and administer proper athletic training techniques before and during games/practices to decrease risk of injury (techniques can include taping, wrapping, bracing, proper hydration and minor wound care)
• Determine the effectiveness of athletic training/rehabilitative techniques and record change as indicated by athlete response within limits of specified plan of care
• Manage emergency incidents, coordinate EMS and acute care procedures including basic life support to reduce the impact on function of an injured athlete.
• Seek outreach opportunities and participate in events to promote the company (races, club teams, etc.)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree
• National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) certification
• CPR certification
• Applicable state license where required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree