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 trainer and athletics administration preferred.

Must have a valid Iowa driver’s license and insurance coverage (if driving own vehicle) or be insurable to drive on behalf of the College.

Preferred Skills

• Strong clinical skills in injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation.
• Knowledge of training and conditioning program design.
• Ability to maintain a safe, well-managed athletic training environment.
• Experience supervising staff and student assistants.
• Administrative and organizational skills, including equipment ordering and recordkeeping.
• Computer proficiency.
• Familiarity with MWC and NCAA regulations.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work with diverse populations.
• Ability to foster strong relationships across the athletic department, campus, and community.

Working Conditions

This position works in person and travel is required.  Frequent weekend and evening hours are required.  Working environment includes both indoors and outdoors, exposure to various weather conditions, including temperature extremes.

Cornell College complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact human_resources@cornellcollege.edu. 

Cornell College offers a fantastic benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, HSA & FSA accounts, a TIAA 403(b) retirement account, and tuition remission and exchange for employees and dependents. We also offer life insurance, disability insurance, travel insurance, and accident insurance.  

Application Process

To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of at least three professional references. 

Cornell is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from underrepresented groups. Cornell complies with Iowa's Smoke-free Air Act. Cornell utilizes E-Verify and requires the satisfactory completion of a background check.