Athletic Trainer

Pima Community College; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Pima Community College in Tucson is seeking an Athletic Trainer to support student athletes through prevention, evaluation and rehabilitation of injuries. The role includes coordination with physicians and college staff, providing education, and ensuring equipment and compliance with regulations.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in athletic training, licensure or eligibility in Arizona, and CPR/First Aid certification. The work schedule is flexible and may include evenings or weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in athletic training or a closely related field.
• Arizona Board of Athletic Training License or ability to obtain license by start date.
• CPR Certification and First Aid Certification are required.

Responsibilities

• Attends athletic events to provide professional assistance.
• Evaluates injuries or athletic related illnesses and determines treatment.
• Develops rehabilitation programs in coordination with attending physicians.
• Maintains athletic training modalities and equipment and manages inventory.
• Coordinates communications regarding accommodations and injury status with faculty, staff and students.
• Delivers educational instruction to students and evaluates goals and outcomes.
• Processes secondary insurance claims for student-athletes.
• Assists in budgeting and program funding needs, including grant prep.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written & verbal communication

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in athletic training or related field

Arizona Board of Athletic Training License or eligibility

Job description

Position Summary

The Athletic Trainer performs supervisory level duties in a highly specialized program related to the prevention, management, and rehabilitation of student athletic injuries, and educational instruction which requires specific training and/or certification. Duties are related to the prevention, management, and rehabilitation of student athletic injuries, and educational instruction which requires specific training and/or certification.

The work schedule for this position is flexible and may include working evenings and weekends. Starting salary may vary based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity, subject to College approval.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Attends athletic events to provide professional assistance
• Evaluates injuries or athletic related illnesses
• Treating injuries and athletic related illnesses
• Developing and providing physical rehabilitation programs for students in coordination with attending physicians
• Maintaining all athletic training medical modalities and equipment
• Athletic and medical equipment inventory
• Monitoring and coordinating compliance with federal regulations
• Serving as a College representative at athletic conferences and on professional organizations
• Reviewing medical, psychological, and technical evaluations, assessing injuries or disabilities, and determining the proper treatment or reasonable accommodation for the situation
• Coordinating communications between faculty, staff and students concerning reasonable accommodation necessities or injuries sustained
• Preparing and delivering educational instruction to special needs student populations and evaluating educational goals and achievements
• Evaluating student's condition, rehabilitation and recovery
• Developing and implementing operational procedures
• Providing orientations to students and staff concerning departmental and special services
• Overseeing and maintaining strict confidentiality of documents and records and verbal and written communications
• Process secondary insurance claims for student-athletes
• Developing or assisting in developing the departmental budget, monitoring expenditures and providing input into program and service improvement funding needs to include grant preparation
• Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor

Job Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a closely related field of studyand
• One to three years of related experienceand
• Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificationand
• First Aid Certificationand
• Arizona Board of Athletic Training License or the ability to obtain license by first day of employment

or

• An equivalent combination of certification, education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above

Preferred:

• Three to five years of related experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge and application of organizational and time management principles
• Knowledge of principles and methods for promoting programs and services
• Skill in budget/resource management
• Skill in coordinating and monitoring the work of others
• Skill in effective communication (both written and oral)
• Skill in team building
• Ability to develop and maintain effective and positive working relationships

Physical Requirements:

Environment: Work is performed primarily in an outdoor environment with staff contact and frequent interruptions.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an outdoor setting; to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time; to frequently position self to perform duties; to move, transport, and/or position moderate (up to 50 pounds) amounts of weight; to operate various equipment required to perform job; may be required to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to effectively communicate to exchange information. May be exposed to various hazardous conditions such as extreme heat or extreme cold.

Vision: Ability to see in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Ability to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

If you require assistance, or a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, please do not hesitate to contact Pima Community College Human Resources.

Human Resources Contact Information:

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Pima Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

EmployerPima Community College District (AZ)Address4905 East Broadway Blvd.

Building D, Room 102

Tucson, Arizona, 85709-1180Phone[phone]

[phone]Website https://pima.edu/pima-jobs/contact-us.html