What are the responsibilities and job description for the Athletic Trainer position at Inside Higher Ed?
Summary Statement
The individual will provide athletic training services for the athletes of the college’s intercollegiate sports teams and athletic events sponsored by the College. This is a 12-month position.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Bachelor’s Degree required in Athletic Training, Sports Medicine or related field, from an accredited college or university. Master’s Degree preferred. NATABOC certification (National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification). A minimum of one year’s experience working as an ATC is preferred. Current CPR/AED/First Aid instructor certification required. If hired without a master’s degree, the employee would be required to obtain one within a pre-determined timeframe. Maryland licensure eligible/approved prior to start date.
Skills And Abilities
The individual will display strong oral, written and interpersonal skills. This position requires a flexible schedule, including evening and weekend work to accommodate the athletic program.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
This position is housed in the ARCC as well as outdoor and off campus athletic venues used in support of HCC athletics. Athletic/exercise environment involving frequent interruptions of a routine or emergency nature. Individual should be able to lift and move weight as necessary to perform the functions of the job, and be prepared for exposure to weather, also as a function of the job.
The individual will provide athletic training services for the athletes of the college’s intercollegiate sports teams and athletic events sponsored by the College. This is a 12-month position.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
- The Athletic Trainer reports directly to and is responsible to the Director of Athletics and ARCC.
- The position provides supervision to student workers.
- The Athletic Trainer coordinates most closely with the student-athletes, coaches, ARCC Coordinator, Fitness Center Coordinator, team physician, physical therapist and other members of the medical community.
- Provide athletic training services to the Hagerstown Community College Athletes.
- Onsite care and management of student athletes’ injuries and illnesses including prevention, evaluation and treatment.
- Assess risk of injury, perform ergonomic evaluation and coaching, self-care implementation and overall wellness promotion.
- Develop and monitor rehabilitation plans for affected athletes.
- Conduct and review athlete intake documentation for clearance and maintain electronic records, including all patient encounters.
- Coordinate and implement injury prevention programs and customize preventative strategies to suit athletic teams.
- Provide accommodation recommendations, related to sport, for student athletes with restrictions or limitations.
- Communicate with physicians, coaches and athletic staff regarding the injury status of athletes, while complying with HIPPA and FERPA regulations.
- Carry out medical care for assigned student-athletes per the sports medicine standard operating procedures.
- Provide coverage for all home games/contests, practices and college sponsored athletic events (within the allotted time, as recommended per the Director of Athletics and ARCC).
- Annually update the EAP, distribute and review with the athletics staff.
- Maintain certifications and licensures associated with the position.
- Coordinate programs with the athletic department.
- Assist the athletic department with responsibilities associated with sports information.
- Responsible for administrative and other duties, as assigned by supervisor.
- Recommend the annual budget for athletic training supplies and equipment.
- Coordinate CPR/AED training for coaching and athletics support staff as needed, as well as general emergency care training.
- Work with the Fitness Center Coordinator to develop and/or adjust strength training program to suit athletic team needs related to injury rate trends.
- Coordinate training programs for coaches to educate their players on topics such as appropriate nutrition, communicable diseases, substance abuse/misuse, head injury care, mental health etc.
Bachelor’s Degree required in Athletic Training, Sports Medicine or related field, from an accredited college or university. Master’s Degree preferred. NATABOC certification (National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification). A minimum of one year’s experience working as an ATC is preferred. Current CPR/AED/First Aid instructor certification required. If hired without a master’s degree, the employee would be required to obtain one within a pre-determined timeframe. Maryland licensure eligible/approved prior to start date.
Skills And Abilities
The individual will display strong oral, written and interpersonal skills. This position requires a flexible schedule, including evening and weekend work to accommodate the athletic program.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
This position is housed in the ARCC as well as outdoor and off campus athletic venues used in support of HCC athletics. Athletic/exercise environment involving frequent interruptions of a routine or emergency nature. Individual should be able to lift and move weight as necessary to perform the functions of the job, and be prepared for exposure to weather, also as a function of the job.