About James Madison University

Mission

We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.

Vision

To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.

Who We Are

Located in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.

JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels. The university is committed to expanding diversity, fostering equity and inclusion, and supporting superlative teaching and scholarship. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.

General Information

James Madison University (JMU), a Division I Member of the NCAA and Sun Belt Conference , is seeking a Head Football Athletic Trainer reporting to the Associate AD for Integrated Health and Sports Performance/Director of Sports Medicine to begin as soon as possible. This position is a full-time, 12-month position with a full comprehensive benefits package. The Head Football Athletic Trainer will report to and work under the supervision of the Associate AD and JMU Team Physicians and will be responsible for the day-to-day oversight of sports medicine services that help ensure the health and safety of the student-athletes participating in our NCAA Division I Football program.

This position will supervise two assistant athletic trainers working with the football program as well as serve as a clinical preceptor for our athletic training students. The selected candidate will be expected to maintain a high level of communication, outstanding interpersonal and clinical skills, and professionalism as a member of the JMU Sports Medicine Staff. The ability to work and function as a member of the Integrated Health and Sports Performance team and effectively communicate with the Football Coaching staff is essential.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct the delivery of athletic training services according to established practice guidelines for NCAA Division 1 Football team, and other teams as assigned. Those services include wellness promotion, injury and illness prevention, emergency care, examination, assessment, diagnosis, immediate care, therapeutic intervention, and administration of football student athletes’ health and well-being.
• Assist with the acquisition and maintenance of student-athlete insurance. Work with the Insurance Coordinator/Administrative Assistant with appointment setting, bill collecting, and bill processing as requested.
• Oversee personnel and manage operations for the Robert & Frances Plecker Athletic Performance Center. Mentor staff on performance goals and provide yearly review. Lead and educate staff, athletic training students on use of rehabilitation tools, treatment modalities, and athletic training room policy and procedures.
• Assist with and actively contribute to the maintenance of a clean, sterile and safe working environment. Assist with providing a safe, legal, and ethical working environment.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with the Chief Medical Officer/Head Team Physician, Head Orthopedic Physician, Physician’s Assistant, and all other medical consultants.
• Work in cooperation with the Integrated Health & Sports Performance Staff to effectively rehabilitate, strengthen, counsel, and return to play student-athletes post injury or illness.
• Responsible for providing effective written and oral communication between student-athletes, coaches, sports performance coaches, administrators, and team physicians regarding the status and progress of injured student-athletes. This communication can include parents.
• Travel with the NCAA Division 1 Football team to all away games, practices, and conditioning sessions.
• Participate in Approved Clinical Preceptor training provided by the university. Serve as a clinical preceptor and assess the clinical proficiencies of athletic training undergraduate students in a thorough and timely manner.
• Participate in athletic training educational programs and continuing education opportunities as needed in order to maintain certification and licensure to practice athletic training.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant institutional, Sun Belt Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the Chief Medical Officer/Head Team Physician and the Associate Athletics Director for Integrated Health & Sports Performance.
• This position reports directly to the Associate Athletics Director for Integrated Health & Sports Performance.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• Hold BOC certification, have a Virginia license to practice Athletic Training or be eligible for licensure by start of employment
• Minimum of 5 years of collegiate or professional experience as a certified athletic trainer
• CPR and AED certified and the ability to effectively communicate with multiple parties within the athletics department and campus community.

• NCAA Division I experience, experience working with Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS), advanced continuing education/certifications such as but not limited to CSCS, EMT, FMS, SFMA, CES, PES, Graston, PRI, etc.
• Experience as an approved clinical preceptor and supervision of athletic training students enrolled in a CAATE Athletic Training program
• The successful candidate will ensure compliance with all relevant institutional, FDC, NCAA, and Commonwealth of Virginia regulations

Conditions of Employment

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Posting Date

05/09/2023

Beginning Review Date

05/24/2023

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Proposed Starting Date

EEO Statement

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.

Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report

Notice of Availability – Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as: crime prevention, the university police law enforcement authority, crime reporting policies, disciplinary procedures, protocols for the immediate notification of students and staff upon confirmation of a significant emergency on campus and other matters of importance related to security and safety. The report includes statistics for the most recent three-year period of reported crimes that have occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by JMU or its affiliates; and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus.

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes campus housing fire statistics for the most recent three-year period, a description of each on-campus student housing facility fire safety system, the number of fire drills held during the previous calendar year, policies or rules on portable electrical appliances, smoking, and open flames in student housing; and procedures for student housing evacuation in the event of fire along with other fire safety information.

The JMU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes the Harrisonburg campus and the three overseas branch campuses; Florence, Antwerp, and London. It is available electronically

You can obtain a copy of any of this report by contacting the Office of Public Safety, MSC 6810, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 or request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (540)568-6769/6913.

Minimum Reference(s) Required

3

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://joblink.jmu.edu/postings/14595

Additional Posting Information

JMU’s Dual Career and Community Resources Program is available for candidates that will be relocating to the area. For more information, please visit https://bit.ly/2OTF1NG.