NJ Licensed Athletic Trainer

The Athletic Trainer is responsible for overseeing the athletic health care for Bergen Community College’s intercollegiate athletic teams.

The primary focus of this position is to plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive athletic training program that includes the prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and emergency care of students engaged in intercollegiate sports programs at the College.

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Establishes and maintains an effective athletic training program for collegiate athletics.
• Supports inventory of equipment and uniforms, preparation of team gear, site supervision, gameday operations, pool readings and operational requirements, fitness center and equipment maintenance and care, facility cleanliness, and daily athletic department operations.
• Provides first aid and injury assessment/treatment/rehabilitation/reconditioning for Bergen Community College student-athletes. The athletic trainer will also be responsible for making appropriate physician referrals.
• Provides coverage at home events and practices from the beginning of the fall sport season to the conclusion of the spring season.
• Coordinates the annual required athletic physicals and supervises the clearance of injured athletes prior to and during their sport season.
• Maintains a line of communication with the team physician(s) regarding athletic health care and recommended treatment/rehabilitation for all athletic injuries.
• Assists coaching staff in evaluating and implementing sport-specific conditioning programs and methods.
• Maintains an effective and efficient athletic training room.
• Maintains communication with student-athletes on the care and treatment of their injury/condition.
• File all necessary reports associated with athletic injuries and/or incidents.
• Maintains a daily treatment log.
• Oversee the ordering of supplies and equipment pertaining to the athletic training room and maintains up-to-date inventory. Provides the Director of Athletics with an annual budget for supplies and equipment.
• Equips each team with appropriate medical equipment.
• Assists in the selection and fitting of protective equipment, including special taping, pads, or braces.
• Creates a safe playing environment by monitoring and controlling environmental risks.
• Share professional literature related to athletic training with the school’s coaching staff.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

SPECIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

The athletic trainer will practice said profession within the parameters of the New Jersey Athletic Trainers Licensing Law as laid out by the New Jersey Board of Athletic Trainers Examiners and will follow both the Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics as set forth by the National Athletic Trainers Association. These duties are based on the needs of the school and its athletics programs. The athletic trainer’s duties, enumerated in this document, should not be considered all inclusive. The Director of Athletics, as necessary, shall modify duties. The athletic trainer will be present at home athletic contests and practices and shall attend other post-season and home-hosted contests as directed by the Director of Athletics.

Maintain current certifications and continuing education requirements as set forth by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification. Maintain current state licensure in accordance with the New Jersey Board of Athletic Trainer Examiners. Maintain current certifications in CPR/Emergency Cardiac Care. Demonstrates understanding of the community college mission. Possesses a strong understanding of the use of information technology to document, monitor, and evaluate athletic health care services and the ability to work collaboratively across various constituencies of the College. Strong interpersonal as well as technical skills and must be detail oriented. Technologically proficient in common office desktop software and familiar with cloud-based computing and collaborative platforms and software.

Exhibits strong skills in:

• Leadership
• Managing People
• Communication
• Staff and Student Focus
• Building Relationships
• Organizing
• Planning

Education: A bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university which included or was supplemented by completion of the undergraduate coursework/subject matter requirements set by the Commission of Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) required. A master’s degree from a recognized college or university in a related field is desirable.

Experience: 2 years of related experience is desirable.

License: Maintain current state licensure in accordance with the New Jersey Board of Athletic Trainer Examiners.

Certification: Maintain current certification in CPR/Emergency Cardiac Care. Maintain current certification set forth by the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification. 

Physical Requirements: Be able to move equipment and other items as necessary, up to 50 lbs. 

Other:  This position works evenings and weekends and, at times, requires travel to conferences, regional, and national events.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• Annual Salary is $60,000-$65,000
• NJ Educator's Health Plan with Free Dental and Vision. 
• NJ State Pension Plan. 
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 15 vacation days, 15 sick days, 4 personal days, 2 floating holidays, 3 Partial Sick Days, all designated holidays and 5 non-designated holidays a year. 

Bergen Community College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.