Athletic Trainer - Onondaga Community College

Job Description:

Under the guidance of the Director of Sports Medicine & Student-Athlete Support, the Athletic Trainer will help serve approximately 300 OCC student-athletes during the academic year by providing quality emergency care, treatment, and rehabilitation for injured student-athletes in order to minimize and prevent injuries.

Responsibilities:

• Performs acute injury evaluations for student-athletes and maintain appropriate injury records.

• Makes appropriate emergency referrals or provide treatment and care for student-athletic injuries as necessary.

• Assists in implementing preventive and rehabilitation programs to treat athletic injuries; inform coaching staff on the status of injuries and treatment plans.

• Provides game and practice coverage as assigned by the Director for Sports Medicine and Student-Athlete Support.

• Assists with reviewing pre-participation physical exam paperwork for completeness and accuracy.

• Develops and maintains working relationships with coaches, staff and designated team physicians.

• Assists with the supervision of Federal Work Study students.

Hours vary and will include nights and weekends based on intercollegiate practices and game schedules.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training or related field of study

• Certified by the NATA BOC

• Eligibility for New York State Athletic Training Licensure

• Current First Aid/CPR-AED Professional Rescuer Certification

• Experience in the field of athletic training

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to effectively assess and evaluate injuries and their severity

• Knowledge of athletic training supplies and equipment and the skilled use of first aid procedures

• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations

• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures

• Strong interpersonal communication skills

• Ability to work collaboratively with students, coaches, staff and volunteers

• Ability to work under pressure and multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Additional Information:

This is an exempt position with a 10-month (August - May) salary of $50,000.

Please contact KelleyL@sunyocc.edu if you have questions.

Application Instructions:

APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A COVER LETTER, RESUME AND LIST OF 3 PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES.