Athletic Trainer

Athletic Trainer

Jamestown Community College, a SUNY institution, is a comprehensive community college with degree granting campuses in Jamestown and Olean, New York. JCC is an innovative, open access institution that meets regional education needs by providing transfer degree programs, career programs, community service, developmental education, and training programs for business and industry.

At Jamestown Community College, we embrace the varied identities, histories, and experiences of every member of our college community. We actively seek to be as inclusive as possible, recognizing that we are always learning. We embrace our similarities and differences. We advocate for fairness. And we invite everyone to join us in giving and receiving support so that we can all be successful in our endeavors. JCC encourages candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. See more about our inclusive excellence resources.

Position Description

The Athletic Trainer is responsible for the prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and management of injuries and medical conditions affecting student-athletes participating in the College's intercollegiate athletics programs. The Athletic Trainer provides comprehensive healthcare coverage for athletic practices, competitions, and related events in compliance with NJCAA regulations, institutional policies, and accepted standards of sports medicine practice. This position works collaboratively with the Athletic Director, coaches, team physicians, healthcare providers, and student-athletes to promote the health, safety, wellness, and academic success of student-athletes while fostering a culture of integrity, professionalism, sportsmanship, and student development.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training, Sports Medicine, Exercise Science, or related field.
• Current certification through the Board of Certification (BOC) for Athletic Trainers.
• Current New York State licensure or eligibility for licensure as an Athletic Trainer.
• Current certification in CPR, First Aid, and AED.
• Knowledge of NJCAA rules and regulations related to sports medicine and student-athlete healthcare.
• Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and recordkeeping skills.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel as required.
• Ability to respond effectively in emergency situations.

Preferred:

• Master's degree in Athletic Training, Sports Medicine, Exercise Science, or related field.
• Previous collegiate athletic training experience, preferably at the NJCAA or NCAA level.
• Experience with concussion management software and electronic medical records systems.
• Experience supervising students or support staff.
• Familiarity with injury insurance claims processing and return-to-play protocols.

JCC Non-discrimination Notice

Jamestown Community College does not discriminate and will make all decisions regarding admission and the entire educational process of its students, and recruitment, hiring, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of sex, gender (including sexual harassment, gender harassment, and harassment due to pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related conditions), gender identity, gender expression, gender non-conformity, sexual orientation, marital or domestic partner status, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information of an individual or family member of the individual, requesting an accommodation, veteran or military status, family care status, requesting or taking pregnancy, parental or disability leave, age, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, or regulation. All such discrimination and harassment is unlawful and will not be tolerated by JCC.

If any faculty, staff, employee, or any job applicant believes they have been subject to discrimination or harassment during any phase of the recruitment process or in the workplace, they may file a complaint under JCC's Human Right and Affirmative Action Policy. For these purposes, any incident should be reported to one of JCC's Civil Rights Compliance Coordinators. The name(s) and title(s) of the designated Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator(s)/Officer(s) and their complete contact information are available at sunyjcc.edu/nondiscrimination.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and prescription coverage, dental coverage, paid vacation, sick and personal time, paid holidays, NYS retirement benefits and voluntary retirement savings plan, free life insurance and long-term disability coverage, a menu of voluntary benefit offerings and much more.