Athletic Trainer

Posting Number:

9002100

Position Type:

Full-Time Department:

Athletics Job Summary The purpose of the athletic trainer position is to assist the college administration, athletic director, athletic staff in the daily preparation, monitoring and evaluation of the student athlete's health and wellbeing. In addition, the athletic trainer will follow the policies and guidelines of the academic institution and the governing body of the NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association).

Responsibilities and Duties:

Budget preparation/Management Athletic Inventory control management Recruiting of student trainers Attend team practice/competitions to ensure safety of all student athletes Oversee athletic insurance requirements Facility and equipment maintenance Safety monitoring of facilities and student athletes. Manage student athlete physical requirements and ensure proper protocol is followed Update athletic department handbook as needed. Athletics Health Care Administrator following NJCAA protocols. To assume additional responsibilities as assigned by the Athletic Director, and/or the College Chancellor. Other duties as assigned. Responsibilities and duties may change based on the needs of the department and the institution. Required Education Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology or Sports Medicine or related field Master's degree preferred

Required Certificates:

LAT- Licensed Athletic Trainer Required ATC- Athletic Trainer Certification Required CPR/AED certifications strongly preferred or ability to obtain within 6 months Required Skills & Abilities Coordinate team schedules and practice times Coordinate injury updates with staff Compile data/reports within Rank One .Ability to properly identify injuries Ability to properly administer techniques for injuries Concussion knowledge CPR knowledge AED knowledge Identify/treat heat illness Time management skills for multiple sports practices/competition/treatments Required Experience One to two (1-2) years of Athletic Trainer Experience (High School Level Minimum) covering multiple sports One to two years of experience with sports medicine specialties preferred Collegiate trainer experience preferred Special Instructions to Applicants Subject to a criminal background check. A resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcript are required in addition to the application.

Salary:

$56,999. Located on the Gainesville Campus. Travel between campuses and off-site locations can be expected as needed. Attendance to athletic events outside of normal business hours may be expected. North Central Texas College ("NCTC") is an equal opportunity employer. NCTC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or gender, national origin, disability, age, genetics, equal pay, or any other legally protected characteristic. NCTC prohibits harassment on the basis of a legally protected characteristic and/or retaliation for reporting a complaint.

Location:

Gainesville