Head Athletic Trainer or Assistant Director of Sports Medicine

EXPIRED

Job Description

Apply now

Req Id:  42851

Job Title:  Head Athletic Trainer or Assistant Director of Sports Medicine

City:  Fort Wayne

Job Description: 

Join Purdue University Fort Wayne:

Purdue University Fort Wayne is currently seeking a fulltime, onsite Head Athletic Trainer or Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Medicine in our Athletics department. The position offered will be dependent upon qualifications and experience. This position will oversee the Sports Medicine unit, including working with the team physicians to deliver high quality athletic health care to all Division I student-athletes and teams.

 
Primary Responsibilities:

Job Description

Apply now

Req Id:  42851

Job Title:  Head Athletic Trainer or Assistant Director of Sports Medicine

City:  Fort Wayne

Job Description: 

Join Purdue University Fort Wayne:

Purdue University Fort Wayne is currently seeking a fulltime, onsite Head Athletic Trainer or Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Medicine in our Athletics department. The position offered will be dependent upon qualifications and experience. This position will oversee the Sports Medicine unit, including working with the team physicians to deliver high quality athletic health care to all Division I student-athletes and teams.

 
Primary Responsibilities:

• Work with/assist the team physician(s) for the delivery of athletic healthcare for all teams and student-athletes.
• Provide/plan for any needed emergency health care needs of student-athletes, provide immediate Rx rehab for patients, supervise the return of student-athletes to athletic activity and appropriately document all care.
• Supervise all aspects of Associate/Assistant Athletic Trainers/Interns, including proper evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of student-athletes and their athletically related injuries and general health care.
• Oversee HIPAA compliance for Sports Medicine.
• Assist with Athletic Department hiring, as appropriate.
• Oversee NCAA CPR/First Aid/AED certification and instruction in coordination with Compliance.
• Assign and oversee certified athletic trainer coverage for all DI programs, travel, and maintenance of all student-athlete medical records and other documentation
• Oversee the Sports Medicine budget.
• Serve as the NCAA Athletics Healthcare Administrator.
• Oversee and maintain appropriate medical records for student-athletes, including, but not limited to, physical examinations, insurance information and injury evaluation reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Athletic Training or a related field
• 3 years’ experience in sports medicine, physical therapy and/or athletic training.
• NATA-BOC certification and Indiana Athletic Training License, Indiana Physical Therapy License if employee has Physical Therapy degree.
• Must be able to carry and lift coolers of ice, water, and medical equipment.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and remain in compliance with the Purdue University Motor Vehicle Records Check policy.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• MAT/BA/BS from CAATE accredited athletic training education program.

Benefits:

• Free tuition through Purdue University Global.
• Fee remission for a traditional Purdue degree for yourself, your spouse, and your child(ren).
• Insurance starts on first day of employment.
• Generous Paid Time Off – additional PTO in December.
• Additional benefit information: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/benewell/

Additional Information:  

• Resumes and cover letters that contain portraits or personal information are not permitted.
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.**  **
• A background check and misconduct screen will be required for employment in this position. 
• A Motor Vehicle Records check will be required for this position.

Purdue Fort Wayne is an EEO/AA

FLSA Status

Exempt

Apply now

Posting Start Date:  6/26/26

Apply Now