Head Athletic Trainer

Central State University

Wilberforce, OH

Posted Date: Aug 13, 2026

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QUALIFICATION

Salary Expectation
Not Provided
Years of Experience
3+ Years
Work Type
Not Provided

ABOUT PROGRAM

Central State University
Central St. (OH) Athletics, Athletics Wikipedia Page

Athletic Director

Conference

SIAC (DII)

SPORTS/DEPARTMENT

Sports Medicine

About the Job

Job Description

Posting Details

Posting Number

0801790

Classification Title

Head Athletic Trainer

Working Title

Department

Athletics

Posting Details

Posting Number

0801790

Classification Title

Head Athletic Trainer

Working Title

Department

Athletics

Department Contact Email

kabrown@centralstate.edu

Job Summary/Basic Function

Central State University (CSU), an 1890 Land-Grant Institution and NCAA Division II member of the SIAC, is committed to excellence in academics, athletics, and student development. With 13 varsity sports and a mission rooted in service, leadership, and community, CSU provides a holistic student-athlete experience grounded in health, wellness, and performance.

Position Overview
Central State University seeks a Head Athletic Trainer to lead the sports medicine program and provide comprehensive healthcare services for student-athletes across 13 NCAA Division II programs. This position oversees all aspects of injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and return-to-play procedures. The Head Athletic Trainer also supervises a part-time athletic trainer and collaborates closely with team physicians and the Director of Health & Wellness to align athletics and campus wellness initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:
Sports Medicine Leadership
• Direct daily operations of the athletic training room and sports medicine program.
• Supervise the part-time athletic trainer, student workers, and interns.
• Coordinate care with team physicians, physical therapists, and outside medical providers.
• Oversee athletic training inventory, equipment, and budget.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA, SIAC, NATA, BOC, and Ohio licensure standards.

Clinical Responsibilities
• Provide on-site injury evaluation, emergency care, and acute injury management.
• Develop and administer individualized treatment and rehabilitation programs.
• Conduct pre-participation screenings and maintain accurate medical documentation.
• Travel with assigned teams and attend home competitions and practices.

Injury Prevention & Wellness
• Implement injury prevention programs and recovery protocols.
• Educate student-athletes on nutrition, conditioning, and safe training practices.
• Partner with Health & Wellness on campuswide wellness initiatives.

Communication & Collaboration
• Communicate effectively regarding injury status and return-to-play expectations.
• Participate in department meetings, safety initiatives, and training sessions.
• Support drug education and sports performance programming.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training or related field.
• BOC Certification.
• Eligible for Ohio AT licensure.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certified.
• 3–5 years of athletic training experience, preferably collegiate.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel.