Athletic Trainer

Sussex-County-Community-College; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

Sussex County Community College seeks a part-time Athletic Trainer to support health, safety, and well-being of student-athletes. The role covers injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and coverage for practices, games, and events.

Responsibilities include maintaining medical records, coordinating with physicians, and promoting wellness and return-to-play protocols. Evening/weekend availability and travel with teams may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training, Sports Medicine, or related field (Master's degree preferred).
• BOC certification is required.
• Current NJ licensure or eligibility to obtain licensure for athletic training.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
• Must be available to work evenings and weekends, with travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide athletic training coverage for practices and competitions.
• Evaluate and treat athletic injuries.
• Develop rehabilitation and return-to-play programs.
• Maintain medical records and injury reports.
• Coordinate care with physicians and other healthcare providers.
• Educate student-athletes on injury prevention and wellness.

Skills

BOC certification

State licensure or eligibility

CPR/AED and First Aid

Injury prevention knowledge

Evenings/weekends travel with teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training, Sports Medicine, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

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Athletic Trainer

Part Time Newton, NJ, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1165

Sussex County Community College is currently recruiting for part time Athletic Trainer. The part-time athletic trainer is essential to support the health, safety, and well-being of our student-athletes. With the continued growth of our athletic programs and the increasing number of teams and participants, additional medical coverage is necessary to:

• Provide injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation services.
• Ensure adequate coverage for practices, competitions, and special events.
• Assist with NJCAA health and safety compliance requirements.
• Reduce response times for athletic injuries and medical emergencies.
• Support student-athlete wellness and return-to-play protocols.
• Help manage the increased workload associated with one of the largest athletic departments in Region XIX.

This position is typically is assumed to be a 9:00am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday, in-person position, though occasional academic and College events will require limited evening and weekend availability.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide athletic training coverage for practices and competitions.
• Evaluate and treat athletic injuries.
• Develop rehabilitation and return-to-play programs.
• Maintain medical records and injury reports.
• Coordinate care with physicians and other healthcare providers.
• Educate student-athletes on injury prevention and wellness.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training, Sports Medicine, or a related field(Master'sdegree preferred).
• Current certification through the Board of Certification (BOC).
• Current state licensure or eligibility for athletic training licensureinNew Jersey.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
• Knowledge of injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation.
• Ability toworkevenings,weekends,and travel with athletic teams as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with collegiate student-athletes, preferably at the community college or NJCAA level.
• Experience with electronic medical records and injury documentation.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaboratewithcoaches, physicians, and campus personnel.

For an NJCAA institution such as Sussex County Community College, experience working with college athletics and knowledge of NJCAA eligibility and participation requirements is often considered a plus.

Sussex County Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Effective September 1, 2011, the NJ First Act requires that certain classifications of persons employed by a public higher education institution will have 365 days within which to establish a primary residence in NJ. Failure to comply will render the individual unqualified to continue to hold the position. Individuals may seek exemption from the residency exemption committee based on critical need or hardship.