Assistant Athletic Trainer

The Assistant Athletic Trainer will report to the Head Athletic Trainer and is responsible for assisting with injury and illness prevention, recognition, evaluation, management, treatment, disposition, rehabilitation, and return to full competition of DCCC student athletes.

Dodge City Community College is committed to a policy of non-discrimination in hiring and employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, ancestry or national origin.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• To understand and commit to the Mission of the College ~ Dodge City Community College provides a student-centered learning environment where students can achieve their educational, personal, and career goals.

• Provide athletic training coverage of home events.        Occasional travel with teams.
• Provide information to student athletes on care and prevention of injuries.
• Assist student athletes in preparing for therapy and recovery.
• Assist with dressing and undressing/removing braces and/or supportive equipment or crutches.
• Documentation of injuries, treatments, rehabilitation, and progress using electronic medical record-keeping system.
• Assist the Head Athletic Trainer in performing various administrative tasks.
• Communication with athletic coaching staffs regarding status of athletic injuries.
• Advise student athletes on proper health, nutrition, strength and conditioning, and recovery regimens for a safer and successful athletic experience.
• Assist the Head Athletic Trainer with maintaining an inventory of athletic training supplies and ordering new supplies as needed.
• Provide a safe and sanitary environment for student athletes including, but not limited to, cleaning the athletic training rooms and inspecting for safety standards. 
• Assist the Head Athletic Trainer with supervising and recruiting student athletic trainers.
• Facilitate and arrange appointments for athletes with local medical health professionals as needed.
•  Monitor and file athletic insurance claims.  Enforcement of department policies and procedures regarding medical insurance, physical examinations, and other related activities for student athletes.
• Responsible for all sports and game coverage based on assignment from Head Athletic Trainer.
• Other duties as assigned.

The above job description supersedes all previous descriptions.  This description is intended to be a tool to describe the primary purpose of the job and the Essential Functions and Responsibilities.   The job description may not be inclusive of all duties and job responsibilities.  Administration has the right to add to or change the job responsibilities to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods at any time.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Sports Medicine, Athletic Training, or related area.
• Certified Athletic Trainer by National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification.
• Kansas State Athletic Trainer licensure or eligible.
• Emergency cardiac care certification or equivalent by American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Experience as an athletic trainer working with a variety of sports.
• Ability to work cooperatively with student athletes, coaches, administrators, faculty, and college staff.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid Kansas drivers license
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Sports Medicine or in a related area

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Student Athletic Trainers

Physical Requirements:  With or without assistance

• Ability to communicate ideas in verbal and written form.
• Ability to hear/receive feedback from supervisor, administrators, athletes, coaches, and student athletic trainers.
• Ability to access classroom, office, athletic fields and other campus locations.
• Ability to occasionally carry supplies weighing 30-50 pounds.
• Able to bend, reach and stoop to perform job functions
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.

Building Assignment

• Physical Education Building
• Student Activity Center