Athletic Trainer

Athletic Trainer

The Athletic Trainer is a 10-month position that assists the Head Athletic Trainer with the day-to-day management of the Sports Medicine Department, which includes, but is not limited to, the health, safety, and wellness of all student-athletes. The Athletic Trainer provides game and practice coverage of athletic teams.

Examples of Duties

Under the guidance of the Head Athletic Trainer, the following are the functions essential to performing this job:

• Assess injuries, administer treatment, and provide rehabilitation programs for athletes.
• Instruct athletes on injury prevention.
• Provide medical coverage of athletic games and practices.
• Maintain and monitor records related to injuries of athletes.
• Initiate student-athlete mental health programs and awareness.
• Work with coaches to implement off-season conditioning programs.
• Communicate with physicians and other members of the medical profession as necessary.
• Act as liaison between student-athletes, parents, doctors, coaches, and the athletic department.
• Adhere to all Chesapeake College, Region XX, MD JUCO and NJCAA rules and regulations.
• Assist with game management and act as game manager in event Athletic Director or Assistant Athletic Director is not present.
• Complete fitness center orientations for college staff.
• Act as lead for fitness center projects such as ordering new equipment.
• Schedule fitness center, main gym, and multipurpose gym maintenance and repairs.
• Schedule athletic training room equipment and modality calibrations/safety checks.
• Assist with inventory and reordering of athletic training supplies/equipment
• Ensure coaches are maintaining current trainings/certifications (CPR/First Aid, BBP, etc.)
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor's Degree
2. BOC Certification
3. MD licensed or eligible
4. Emergency Cardiac Care Certification
5. Ability to pass a background check

1. Master's degree
2. Two (2) years' experience working in physical therapy, athletic training, or a similar position.
3. Athletic Training experience in the collegiate setting
4. CPR/First Aid Instructor
5. Strong management and organizational skills
6. Passionate about student-athlete mental health awareness and advocacy
7. Knowledge of NJCAA student-athlete academic requirements

Physical Requirements

• Receive instructions through various communication media accurately and quickly.
• Convey answers or instructions to other workers accurately and quickly.
• Lift and move up to a maximum of 50 pounds.
• Be exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions.
• Be subject to dust, noise, fumes, and odors.
• Participate in physical activity that includes, but is not limited to: climbing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, pulling, lifting, grasping, twisting, sitting, and feeling.

Benefits

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees (and some part-time) including: medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, disability income insurance, tuition remission/reimbursement; flex-time; extended holiday breaks, vacation, sick leave and Friday closures in the summer!