Head Athletic Trainer

Cornell College invites applications for a full-time 12-month Head Athletic Trainer.

This position oversees all aspects of the sports medicine program, including injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation for student-athletes.

The Head Athletic Trainer also provides leadership and supervision for assistant athletic trainers and sports medicine assistants.

Key Responsibilities
Athletic Training & Student-Athlete Care


* Prevent athletic injuries and illnesses through proactive programming and education.


* Evaluate injuries/illnesses and coordinate appropriate medical referrals.


* Provide first aid and emergency care during practices and competitions.


* Deliver treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning programs.


* Support student-athletes through counseling, guidance, and promoting good sportsmanship.

Program Leadership & Administration


* Supervise certified assistant athletic trainers and sports medicine assistants.


* Oversee medical documentation, injury reports, and treatment records.


* Manage daily operations of the training room, including inventory and equipment.


* Maintain the athletics department’s emergency action plan and medical equipment.


* Coordinate insurance claims for all athletic-related injuries or illnesses.


* Schedule and oversee appointments with physicians and other medical professionals.


* Support student success through campus engagement and orientation collaborations.

Community Engagement


* Serve as a positive role model through active involvement in the campus and local community.


* Encourage student participation in mentoring, service projects, and outreach programs.

Other Responsibilities


* Teach courses within the kinesiology curriculum as needed.


* Perform other duties as assigned.

About Cornell College 

Cornell College is a selective liberal arts college distinguished by our Ingenuity curriculum that builds on the strengths of our One Course At A Time schedule.

This combination encourages the qualities of being thoughtful, original, and inventive, using the strengths of a liberal arts education to apply ideas to solve problems and meet challenges through hands-on experience in learning.

Academic immersion, Division III NCAA athletic teams, and unparalleled flexibility attract an ambitious student body from across the U.S.

and worldwide.

We are located in Mount Vernon, Iowa, an urban fringe community located in the heart of the ICR Iowa region.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and a commitment to the values, standards, and expectations of NCAA Division III athletics and a liberal arts college.

National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification required.  Must be eligible for a license in the state of Iowa.  Preferred qualifications include CPR and First Aid Instructor Certified and previous experience as a certified athletic tr...