Duties: lead and direct all aspects of the Athletic Training Department; recruit, hire and supervise a team of highly qualified Athletic Trainers; supervise and/or provide prevention, evaluation, treatment, referral and rehabilitation of injuries to student-athletes; supervise and assign health care coverage for 16 varsity sports, both home and away; coordinate medical appointments with University Health Services, sports medicine physicians and allied health personnel; supervise and maintain medical records for all student-athletes, including insurance records; supervise the use of Vivature EMR system and JumpForward; participate in the planning of the Athletic Training budget; develop program policies and procedures; supervise and manage the Athletic Insurance Coordinator; ensure compliance with relevant and applicable provisions of the NCAA, GAC and SAU; coordinate and administer SAU and NCAA Drug Education and Testing Programs, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Master’s degree or higher, preferably in Athletic Training; BOC Certification; Arkansas State Athletic Trainers license or eligible; 5 years of Athletic Training experience and 2-3 years as Head Athletic Trainer or equivalent; ability to lead and supervise a diverse staff that can work collaboratively with coaching staffs, student-athletes, administrators and outside vendors; experience and expertise in electronic medical records systems (Vivature); excellent verbal, written and communication skills; proven ability to effectively collaborate with others and promote teamwork; ability to collaborate with colleagues, physicians and counselors to maximize student-athlete well-being. All SAU faculty and staff demonstrate a commitment to inclusion and diversity of the University community and excellence in interpersonal behaviors and effective collaboration with colleagues. Joining the SAU family requires a commitment to our culture of Continuous Quality Improvement.

Interested parties should send a letter of interest, resume, transcripts, and the contact information of five (5) references to Human Resources, Southern Arkansas University, 100 E University 9288, Magnolia, AR 71754-9288 or HR@saumag.edu. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, reviews begin immediately. AA/EOE. Non-listed references may be contacted. Southern Arkansas University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and underrepresented populations. Applicants must be able to show proof of U.S. employment eligibility.

About Southern Arkansas University

Southern Arkansas University is a comprehensive regional university located in Magnolia, Arkansas. Southern Arkansas University provides quality four-year undergraduate programs offering 48 baccalaureate degrees, five associate degrees, in addition to selected master’s degrees. Other important information, including the university catalog, is available at the university website: www.saumag.edu. Southern Arkansas University is a member of the Great American Conference, NCAA Division II, with men’s competition in football, basketball, track, baseball, golf, and cross-country. Women’s competition includes programs in basketball, softball, volleyball, tennis, golf, cross-country, and track.

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