Athletic Trainer

Jamestown Community College; Jamestown (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jamestown Community College seeks an Athletic Trainer to oversee prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and management of injuries for student-athletes across intercollegiate programs. The role ensures comprehensive healthcare during practices, competitions, and events in line with NJCAA regulations.

The position works closely with the Athletic Director, coaches, team physicians, and healthcare providers to promote health, safety, wellness, and academic success while upholding

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training, Sports Medicine, Exercise Science, or related field.
• Current BOC certification for Athletic Trainers.
• Current NYS licensure or eligibility as an Athletic Trainer.
• Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications.
• Knowledge of NJCAA rules 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and management of athletic injuries and medical conditions for student-athletes.
• Deliver comprehensive healthcare coverage for practices, competitions, and related events in compliance with NJCAA regulations.
• Collaborate with Athletic Director, coaches, team physicians, healthcare providers, and student-athletes to promote health, safety, wellness, and academic success.
• Foster a culture of integrity, professionalism, sportsmanship, and student development.
• Respond effectively to emergencies and maintain thorough records.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Recordkeeping

Emergency response

Evenings/weekends travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training / Sports Medicine / Exercise Science or related field

Master’s degree in Athletic Training / Sports Medicine (preferred)

Tools

Concussion management software

Electronic medical records systems

Job 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.

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.