Description
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
- 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
- Bachelors Degree
- BOC Certification
- MD licensed or eligible
- Emergency Cardiac Care Certification
- Ability to pass a background check
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters degree
- Two (2) years experience working in physical therapy, athletic training, or a similar position.
- Athletic Training experience in the collegiate setting
- CPR/First Aid Instructor
- Strong management and organizational skills
- Passionate about student-athlete mental health awareness and advocacy
- 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.
Chesapeake College offers a comprehensive benefits package!