OUR UNIVERSITY

Ottawa University (established in 1865), one of the oldest private liberal arts universities in the United States, is a multi-campus system serving approximately 4000 students through its campuses in Kansas (Ottawa, Kansas- Residential Campus and Overland Park, Kansas- Adult Programs); Arizona (Surprise Residential Campus and OUAZ Adult Programs); Wisconsin (Brookfield Adult Programs); and our OU ONLINE PROGRAM based out of Overland Park, Kansas.

Ottawa University is a regionally accredited, church-related, private university that strives to integrate faith, learning, and life in the academic experiences of students.

Position manages all aspects of all OUAZ Intercollegiate athletics training department and is responsible for hiring and supervision of all assistant trainers and graduate assistant trainers. The director oversees all aspects related to student athlete insurance.  Requires effective leadership and coordination of the department and supports the Christ-centered culture of a Christian university.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB (provide list of items which are essential to effective outcomes in this role):

• Track and monitor performance for athletic training staff.  This includes performance coaching and performance evaluation as well as scheduling staff assignments.
• Acting as Head football athletic trainer.  The responsibilities include football activities at all practices, all games and prevention, evaluation, rehabilitation, and treatments of athletes in the football program.
• Direct the program for prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of  athletic related injuries for all male and female student- athletes
• Responsible for maintaining a high degree of confidentiality with student-athletes and medical matters including, but not limited to HIPAA and FERPA regulations
• Create and coordinate relationships with a core team of physicians who will perform the duties of prescriptions, examinations, and referrals.
• Responsible for all insurance activities related to OUAZ activities including Vivature.
• Establish a line of communication among parents, physicians, health insurance companies, athletes, coaches, and athletic director. Act in accordance with any requirements or needs from the physicians, and insurance companies.
• Responsible for the upkeep of all equipment,
• Inform and update the Athletic Director when there are severe injuries to student-athletes,
• Effectively manage the overall budget for Athletic Training.
• Maintain the Emergency Action Plan and Policies and Procedures Manual including timely updates to the concussion protocol.
• Coordinate NAIA Drug Education policies & procedures with staff and student-athletes.
• Manage a team of assistant and graduate assistant trainers.
• Other duties as assigned

STANDARD UNIVERSITY EXPECTATIONS:

• Manage your staff consistent with university personnel policies. Encourage collaboration among the staff, provide regular evaluation and feedback, and facilitate developmental opportunities.
• Model and encourage collaboration among University departments assuring effective communication and operations.
• Understand the University’s policies and, procedures, and exercise good judgment accordingly. Assure that University and student information is managed in a confidential and ethical manner in accordance with the University’s Code of Conduct and Ethics.
• Provide leadership through conduct, attitude, and professionalism. Represent the University to students, external groups, faculty, and staff in a way that reflects positively on the University.
• Be mindful and supportive of the overall Mission of Ottawa University.
• Exercise Inclusivity in your daily actions accruing alignment within expectations of the University’s Diversity Statement.

NOTE

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Ottawa University is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate in recruitment or employment on the basis of race, age, sex, color, religion, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

REQUIRED EDUCATION: (education based on essential job duties and requirements consistent with business necessity): Bachelor’s Degree required.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: (experience based on requirements in role and are consistent with business necessity) 3-5 years professional management experience, in an intercollegiate athletic setting preferred; current NATABOC certification required. Current certification in first aid, CPAAR, and AED

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: List required and/or preferred certification, industry specific requirements, required or preferred use of equipment, and all necessary job skills, abilities, and knowledge competencies) Provide a list of items below:

• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with staff, students, parents and all constituency
• Effective communication skills – verbal and written
• Basic computer skills – Microsoft Office Products

WORKING CONDITIONS (Physical attributes required to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation - examples: sitting, lifting #, bending, driving, environmental factors or elements, noise level, stairs in a building, or other factors that will affect working conditions). Provide a list of items below:

• Requires evening and weekend activities for certain events and meetings.
• Must be able to lift 5-30 pounds at times.
• Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling, pushing, and lifting; frequent prolonged and irregular hours, and exposure to varying temperatures.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Yes - Travel Required

• If YES, list type and approximate percentage: Regular part of position
• Responsible for driving students and University vehicles as part of job duties (YES/NO): No