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Director of Football Athletic Training Services

Appalachian State University

United States, North Carolina, Boone

287 Rivers Street (Show on map)

Dec 05, 2025

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Position Title	Director of Football Athletic Training Services
Location	Boone, North Carolina
Faculty Rank	No
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Position Number	082881
Department	Special Projects-120010

Position Summary Information

Primary Purpose	The athletic program at Appalachian State University operates on the premise that intercollegiate athletics is an integral part of the institution's overall program of education. Priority is given to high standards of both academic and athletic quality - the goal being the complete development of the student-athlete.
Minimum Qualifications	BOC Certification Eligible for state licensure by the State of North Carolina Board of Athletic Training Bachelor's degree required Minimum 4 years of experience in athletic training and previous football athletic training experience at FCS or FBS institution
License/Certification Required	BOC Certification Eligible for licensure by the State of North Carolina Board of Athletic Trainer Examiners
Preferred Qualifications	BOC Certification Eligible for state licensure by the State of North Carolina Board of Athletic Training Master's degree preferred Seven to ten years of experience in athletic training after certification
Essential Duties and Responsibilities	The athletic program at Appalachian State University operates on the premise that intercollegiate athletics is an integral part of the institution's overall program of education. Priority is given to high standards of both academic and athletic quality - the goal being the complete development of the student-athlete. The Director of Football Athletic Training Services reports to the Senior Associate Athletic Director of Health, Well-being, and Performance. Directly oversees the Football athletic training staff, which includes one full-time athletic trainer and two part-time athletic trainers. Responsible for coverage of athletics at the discretion of the Senior Associate Athletic Director of Health, Well-being, and Performance. This includes following all policies and procedures. Responsible for the prevention, management, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries under the direction of the Appalachian State University Team Physicians. Supervises and evaluates athletic training graduate students and undergraduate student aides. Serve as a liaison between coaches, student-athletes, physicians, and parents. Supervises and evaluates athletic training students and football staff. Responsible for completing insurance claims and performing related record keeping, not limited to, but including seeking authorizations from student-athletes. Maintain continuing education according to the requirements of the Board of Certification and the North Carolina Board of Athletic Trainer Examiners. Abide by the rules as set forth by the National Collegiate Athletic Association, Appalachian Athletics, and the Sunbelt Conference. Attend athletic training and elite-performance staff meetings. Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the athletic training room. Develop and distribute visiting team information in the form of an email in a timely fashion. Serve as mentor/advisor to the assigned Intern with his or her athletic responsibilities. Responsible for athletic training budget and inventory management. Perform miscellaneous related duties. Other duties as assigned by the Senior Associate Athletic Director of Health, Wellbeing, and Performance. Responsible for maintaining a master database of forms for the athletic training department. Responsible for updating pre-participation exam forms and ensuring the forms on the website are current. Responsible for the hydrotherapy room, maintaining proper chemical balance, and whirlpool maintenance. Oversee and perform monthly AED checks on assigned AEDs and update the confirmation sheet.
Type of Position	Full Time Position
Staff/Non-Faculty	Staff/Non-Faculty
VISA Sponsorship?	VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S.
Appointment Type	1.0
Work Schedule/Hours	Varies
Number of Hours Per Week	40+
Number of Months Per Year	12
Mandatory Staff	No
Suggested Salary Range	Commensurate with experience
Physical Demands of Position	To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Posting Details Information

Posting Date	12/04/2025
Closing Date	12/15/2025
Open Until Filled	No
Evaluation of Applications Begins	12/05/2025
Proposed Date of Hire	12/22/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants	Please attach required documents: Cover Letter Resume List a minimum of 3 professional references
Search Chair Name	Scott Crothers
Search Chair Email	crotherss@appstate.edu
Quick Link	https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/52728
Posting Number	201501702P