Under the leadership of the Deputy A.D. for Athlete Development & Leadership/SWA and direction of the head team physician, the position is responsible for leading the administration and execution of injury prevention, assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and care for UCF football student-athletes. The employee's primary responsibilities will focus on the care and prevention of injuries for the football program while following Athletics, University, Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Collaborate with team physicians in the oversight and administration of athletic training for the football program within compliance with federal, state, NCAA, conference, university and athletics rules, regulations, as well as NATA guidelines / best practices related to student-athlete health and safety

• Oversee and provide leadership to the football sports medicine staff (full-time, GAs, and student-trainers), to include: training and development; scheduling / assignments; training room coverage; and evaluation.  Ensures sports medicine coverage at all football related home and away team activities

• Collaborate with team doctors regarding football student-athlete participation in competition, practice, and off-season workouts

• Provide sports medicine training services to football student-athletes, including training room coverage and attendance at team workouts, practices, and competitions (home and away).  In collaboration with medical personnel, develops rehabilitation programs and establishes in-season and off-season schedules for football student-athletes.

• Properly document all injuries/illnesses (including mental health) into EMR platform and prepare timely / accurate reports / summaries (injury / illness, care and reconditioning updates, daily sports medicine records, etc.), to be communicated with coaches (including strength & conditioning coach), medical and related personnel as appropriate.

• Effectively communicate with sport performance coaches regarding the injured student-athlete's strength and conditioning parameters and limitations associated with injury rehabilitation.

• Ensure compliance with all prescribed rehabilitation and treatment protocols from team physicians.

• Perform all treatments, rehabilitations, taping/bracing, and/or casting as needed.

• Oversee the football student-athlete pre-participation physical examinations, records management, drug testing, and medical referrals.  Certifies eligibility of football student-athletes related to area of operation.

• Coordinate medical care for all in-season and official team practices and workouts including home and away contests.

• Educate and counsel coaching staff, student-athletes, physicians, co-workers, students, parents, media, and consultants, to include health / wellness education.

• Represent UCFAA on local, regional, and national committees related to area of operation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree and two (2) years of experience; or a bachelor's degree and four (4) years of experience. 

• BOC Certified in Athletic Training

• Florida State Athletic Training Licensed (or eligible for licensure)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Head Athletic Trainer experience at the collegiate level

Due to the nature/scope of Athletics and Athletics events, position may require work during evenings, weekends, and holidays, as well as the ability to stand / walk for extended periods of time and occasional travel.

As a staff member of UCF Athletics, the selected candidate will be a person of integrity and character who shares a commitment for customer service and knowing / complying with NCAA, Conference, and institutional rules as they apply to the UCF Athletics program.

Salary:

Negotiable

Please note that UCF Athletics operates as a Direct Support Organization (DSO) of the University of Central Florida, with different payroll and benefits than university employees. If interested in positions with the university, please click Here to visit their website.

As a proud member of the Big 12 Conference, our mission is to positively transform the lives of our students academically, athletically and personally through a nationally competitive intercollegiate athletics program that enhances the reputation and visibility of the university. We strive to be Florida's preeminent athletic program representing UCF and our community with distinction on the national stage as “Orlando's Hometown Team.”
 

UCF Athletics values our employees and working for us has its perks, including: 

• Benefit packages: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Supplemental Insurances, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, and Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness initiatives: UCF Athletics is recognized by Cigna Healthcare with the silver level Healthy Workforce Designation for our commitment to employee well-being and vitality through our benefits offerings, wellness platform and programming
• Paid time off for applicable positions, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays  
• Retirement savings options  
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions  
• Tickets to UCF sporting events
• Education assistance  

To learn more about UCF and the Knights, visit our websites at ucf.edu and ucfknights.com.

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