Athletic Trainer

Seward County Community College is a two-year institution offering 45 programs of study, including Adult Basic Education, certificate programs and Associate of Arts, Science, General Studies and Applied Sciences degrees. Ranked in the top 5% of more than 1,100 accredited community colleges in the U.S. by the Aspen Institute, SCCC serves a student body of 2,500+ students ranging in age from 15 to 85, in a county with the highest foreign-born percentage population in the U.S., and a rural service area of about 50,997 in seven Southwest Kansas counties as well as neighboring counties in southeastern Colorado, the Oklahoma and Texas Panhandles. Responsibilities Position works closely with the Director of Athletic Training, Athletic Director, coaches, student athletes, and physicians regarding the prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation of all injuries related to participation in various athletic programs. Instruction of 9 credit hours per year. A flexible work schedule and travel, including overnight stays, is required. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in athletic training or related field required; a master’s degree in a related field preferred. Six months to two years of experience. Current BOC certification. Successful completion of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification exam is required. Current or eligible for the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts license. Current CPR & AED Certification required; CPR/First Aid Instructor preferred. Salary/Benefits Competitive salary. Participation in college Flexible Benefits program which includes options for single and family health and dental coverage, optional insurances, and reimbursement accounts. Other benefits include: income protection insurance; matching annuity; SCCC tuition reimbursement for employee and dependents; annual and sick leave allowances and participation in social security (FICA) and state retirement programs (KPERS). Salary Range Salary commensurate with education and experience. Position Status Full-time Application Priority Deadline Open until filled Start Date ASAP Successful applicant will be required to pass a criminal background check prior to employment. Separate application required for additional or future openings. Mailing Address Human Resources Office Athletic Trainer Seward County Community College PO Box 1137 Liberal KS 67901-1137 More information about Seward County Community College can be found at Selection Process The search committee will conduct all minimum qualification appraisals as set forth on the position announcement and job description and reserve the right to limit the number of interviews granted. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a position does not assure the applicant an interview. Applicants selected for an interview will be notified of the time and place of the interview. Interviews are usually conducted on campus by the search committee. Additional interviews and/or teaching demonstrations may be required. EOE/Drug Free Campus Other Information Clery Act Campus Safety and Security Report FMLA English FMLA Spanish #J-18808-Ljbffr Seward County Community College