Assistant Head Athletic Trainer

Campus Health (CH) is a multi-specialty ambulatory college health clinic providing quality, and affordable health care for eligible students and spouses. Annually, CH has more than 80,000 patient encounters, which includes Primary Care and Women’s Health as well as specialty clinics in sports medicine, orthopedics, gynecology, physical therapy, counseling and psychological services, travel clinic and allergy clinic. Weekend acute care is provided from 8-5 PM. On site ancillary services include pharmacy, OTC pharmacy, Student Stores pharmacy, medical laboratory, and radiology.

Campus Health has been continuously accredited since 1986 by the Joint Commission of Accreditation of Health Care Organizations. All personnel are trained in the concepts and principles of Performance Improvement and serve as team members and leaders in shaping and defining the organization as it strives to provide quality and safe care.

Campus Health collaborates with Student Wellness and Campus Recreation and other Student Affairs partners to provide education and outreach to assist in keeping the campus population healthy.

Education and research comprise another important function of CH. CH provides clinical rotations and practicums for students in the School of Education, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Social Work and Public Health, Department of Medical Technology, Physical Therapy, Occupational Health and Radiology. In addition, CH serves as a research site for a number of faculty and graduate student grants and contracts, where CH staff participates with the principal investigators across a variety of medical specialties.

The position functions with a high degree of autonomy and assists the Associate Director of Sports Medicine in the management of athletic training operations, supervision of athletic trainers, coordination of emergency care operations, liaison for mental health, and act as a representative of sports medicine to Athletics, EXSS, Student Affairs, and the community for select collaborative efforts and or meetings. This position will be part of a senior staff that will meet regularly and report to the Director of Sports Medicine. The Assistant Head Athletic Trainer also assumes clinical responsibility. This position is a primary staff position in the Sports Medicine Section of the Campus Health Service. The Assistant Head Athletic Trainer is expected to provide athletic training services for all students including varsity and non-varsity athletes; to act as an athletic trainer for specific UNC teams; and to participate actively in the teaching activities of the Sports Medicine Section, including graduate and undergraduate programs for Athletic Training Students in the Department of Exercise and Sport Science via secondary appointments. In addition, the Assistant Head Athletic Trainer will participate in the clinical instruction of the many health care professionals-in-training, Residents and medical students on the Sports Medicine Service and other allied health students that are involved in affiliations with the Sports Medicine Program. Participate in the research activities carried out by the Sports Medicine Program when appropriate as determined by the Director of Sports Medicine.

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree required (or foreign degree equivalent) with at least 1 year of experience in relevant independent instructional or educational activities; specific minimum experience is at the discretion of the Director of Athletics.

*National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Certification as a Certified Athletic Trainer is required
*North Carolina Athletic Training Licensure is required
*Active Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and First Aid certifications are required.
*Experience in teaching and supervising Athletic Training students.
*Must be familiar with NCAA regulations and compliance guidelines.

Work experiences of at least 5 years as an athletic trainer at the Division I college level are preferred.

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. This position will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.

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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.