Head Athletic Trainer (Level III)
Butler University
Office
IN, United States
Full Time
Position Overview
Oversee the direction, vision, compliance, hiring, and process management of the healthcare providers in Athletics as well as budget management for Sports Medicine. Athletic Trainers will report to this leader.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership over athletic healthcare operations: the cadre of licensed Athletic Trainers will look to this leader for onboarding, assignments, solutions, accountability, and support in their work environment
- Work directly with the Team Physician(s) to define the delivery of healthcare, manage Policy and Procedures, Emergency Action Plans, and Medical Records
- Update and communicate Policy & Procedures to applicable Athletics Staff
- Collaborate with the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach on return to play procedures and policies
- Assess healthcare delivery quality and develop quality improvement processes
- Guide direct reports in medical record processes
- Develop a network of healthcare resources for Butler Athletics
- Communicate across the network of colleagues within the NCAA, Big East Conference, and the Pioneer Football League
- Aid in protocols and the safety of strength and conditioning facilities
- Maintain the sports medicine facilities to State of Indiana standards
- Act as the Privacy Officer for HIPAA within sports medicine operations
- Educate coaches on NCAA processes and protocol regarding concussion, sickle cell, REDS, and any additional mandatory processes
- Provide a safe work environment for direct reports
Required Qualifications
- Licensed Athletic Trainer in the State of Indiana
- NATA BOC credentialed Athletic Trainer
- Demonstrable experience as a collegiate Athletic Trainer
- Experience with Staff Leadership
Preferred Qualifications
- NCAA / NAIA championship event experience
- Experience with Budget Process
- Experience/relationships with industry vendors
- Demonstrable experience working with Team Physician(s)
BU Benefits and Perks
- Please check out Butler’s Total Rewards website to learn more about our benefit offerings, which include:
Paid Time Off and Holidays:
- 20 days of paid time off (vacation and PTO days) per Fiscal year
- 8 Paid Holidays
- In addition, a paid Winter Break between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day
- Paid Parental Leave (after 1 year of full-time employment)
Health:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans including disability and life insurance programs
Retirement:
- 10% employer contribution after 1 year of full-time employment
Tuition Assistance:
- Remission of tuition for classes taken at Butler for employees, spouses, and dependent children.
- Eligibility after 9 months of full-time employment
- Employees & spouses- undergraduate/graduate degrees
- Dependents (under age 26)- undergraduate degree
- Covers tuition only
- Tuition Exchange Program for Dependents at participating institutions
Butler Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks:
- Access to Butler’s on-site fitness facility and libraries for full-time staff and faculty
- LinkedIn Learning Courses
- Free premium subscription to the Calm App
- Free subscription to the WSJ, The Economist, and NYT
- Discount at the College Bookstore
- Discount on select Athletic and Arts/Events Center Performances
Join us at the crossroads of tradition & transformation. A career at Butler University means so much more than a job. Join the dedicated, innovative, and supportive community of faculty and staff that is moving Butler Beyond.
Butler University is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, gender, gender identity, sex, race, religion, color, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other legally protected category.
Head Athletic Trainer (Level III)
Office
IN, United States
Full Time
July 18, 2025