Job Description

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. JOB SUMMARY Responsible for performing all facets of the sports medicine program and the operation of the athletic training room. Works with student-athletes in all sports toward prevention, care, and rehabilitation of all athletic related injuries. Position requires a high level of interaction with varied groups, individual judgment and discretion.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB (provide list of items which are essential to effective outcomes in this role):

• Regular and effective prevention and care of athletic injury and illness. Support the implementation of the athletic training program working closely with the director, athletic administration, coaches, faculty, staff, and students associated with the athletic training program.
• Provide coverage at all home athletic events, practices and appropriate away events; work effectively with full-time staff and part-time work study student-trainers & scholarship student-trainers; maintain and build working relationships with appropriate doctors and medical facilities.
• Evaluate injuries of student-athletes; administer proper care and/or referral to medical personnel; recommend training regimens for athletes; determine an appropriate timeframe for an athlete to return to competitive practices and effectively communicate that plan with the coaches and student-athletes.
• Oversee the monitoring and care of the athletics training room, equipment, and inventory housed there.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and record keeping.
• Maintain the system of daily records of assessments, treatments, and rehabilitation on all athletes with guaranteed confidentiality according to FERPA, HIPPA, and others that apply.
• Responsible for athletic insurance related recordkeeping and communications.
• Coordinate NAIA Drug Education policies and procedures with staff and student-athletes
• Stay current with certification, and the most current athletic training practices and procedures that are pertinent to the evaluation, care and rehabilitation of injuries.
• Responsible for maintaining a high degree of confidentiality with student-athletes and medical matters including, but not limited to HIPAA and FERPA regulations.
• 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 Universitys 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 Universitys 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 Universitys 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): Bachelors degree required; Masters degree preferred. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: (experience based on requirements in role and are consistent with business necessity) Coaching experience, prefer collegiate level experience. 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:

• Current/valid Drivers License
• Effective interpersonal, communication and motivation skills
• Ability to think critically and provide options for sound solutions
• Ability to manage individuals and complex tasks
• Positive role model for student-athletes, university personnel, alumni, and members of the off- campus community.

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:

• 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 requirement for this position
• Responsible for driving students and University vehicles as part of job duties (YES/NO): Yes