Executive Council for Education Member

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Signup Deadline: 09-06-2026
Starts: 07-01-2027
Ends: 06-30-2031
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Description:

The NATA Executive Council for Education (ECE) is looking for two council members to begin at the NATA Convention in June of 2027. The ECE oversees matters related to AT education. The group facilitates quality professional and post-professional education, coordinates the delivery of educational programming for the profession and maintains a dialogue with its CAATE and BOC liaisons on accreditation and certification matters affecting AT education. The ECE informs and assists the profession in setting the direction for athletic training education. Emphasizing a commitment to improving patient care through an evidence-based approach, the ECE proactively influences best educational practices that reflect athletic training’s interprofessional nature and commitment to learning.

The council’s new structure involves 12 members and a chair stewarding the educational efforts, in conjunction with the NATA Education staff, in the areas of member resources, educational research, meeting programming, and engagement.

Specific expectations include:

  • attend annual meetings throughout the term, including in-person meetings at Committee Day participate in scheduled council meetings, anticipated to be monthly

Those members with strong backgrounds in project management, educational research, meeting planning, and member engagement are encouraged to apply. Please identify in your letter of interest which of the four content areas best align with your interest and qualifications. Candidates must be in possession of an NPI number and a member in good standing with the NATA.

Expectations of all council members:

  1. Communicate with the chair, including promptly informing the chair of any scheduling conflicts or contact information changes.
  2. Contribute to discussions at scheduled meetings, having read the agenda and all background support materials relevant to the meeting. Display courteous conduct at all meetings.
  3. Openly debate issues with respect and rapport, without making personal attacks.
  4. Promote what is best for the entire council and for the profession, not a personal agenda.
  5. Complete all assignments within time frames established by the council chair.
  6. Serve as project or workgroup leader if assigned by the chair.
  7. Participate in the annual Volunteer Experience survey.
  8. Represent the NATA and the council in a positive and supportive manner at all times.
  9. Support in a positive manner all actions taken by the council, even when the member disagrees with such actions.
  10. Uphold the NATA Code of Ethics and Policies and Procedures as they pertain to the council.

Conflict of Interest

NATA volunteers should avoid conflicts between their role and their professional interests. A conflict of interest includes any relationship or situation that could influence—or appear to influence—objective decision-making.

If a conflict exists, members must disclose it and refrain from related discussions and votes.

Specifically, to minimize conflicts, volunteers may not serve on boards, committees, or in officer roles with AT Alliance partners or other external athletic training or sports medicine organizations during their term (excluding state or district associations and state regulatory boards).

All applicants must submit a conflict of interest disclosure form and commitment to serve.

If a conflict arises during a term, it must be disclosed immediately. The NATA Board of Directors will review and determine appropriate next steps, which may include resignation or completion of the term. Exceptions are considered on a case-by-case basis.

Intellectual Property

Work and materials developed, created or written—as a committee, work group, or board member, or in any other volunteer capacity for NATA—shall be deemed work-for-hire under copyright, intellectual property, and other laws. NATA is granted sole and exclusive ownership of all such work. Committee members waive all claims and/or so-called “moral rights” to the work, and assign these rights to NATA.

Confidentiality
In connection with your participation, you will be required to agree to a confidentiality agreement as part of your service to the Association.

NATA and its committees, councils and commissions are committed to represent, engage and foster the continued growth and development of the athletic training profession and athletic trainers as unique health care providers. To advance the mission and promote unparalleled delivery of athletic training services amid ever-growing global and diverse populations, NATA and its committees, councils and commissions embrace diversity, equity, inclusion and access as a leadership imperative for our association. All NATA members are welcomed and encouraged to serve on the association’s committees, councils, commissions, etc., as diverse backgrounds, experiences and knowledge help advance the profession and work of NATA 

Qualifications (District, Setting, etc.):

Certified
Yes

Volunteers Needed:

2 (2 open slots)

Experience Required:

Director Level Industry Experience

Contact:

Todd Christman


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