Katie Arnold begins her fifth year as the Athletic Training (AT) Program Director, her second year as the Director of Athletic Training, and her 11th year overall at Cumberland University. Arnold has served as a graduate assistant athletic trainer, assistant athletic trainer, Interim Head Athletic Trainer/AT Program Director, and AT Program Director at her alma mater.

In her current role, Arnold is responsible for maintaining Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) accreditation, increasing academic rigor, and recruiting and overseeing the growth of the Athletic Training Program. She also supervises the administrative side of athletic training for the Athletic Department, where she coordinates sports coverage, secondary insurance, and the budget. In addition to her administrative duties, she also instructs several courses within the athletic training and exercise science curriculums.