Assistant Athletic Trainer

Independence Community College•Independence, KS

About The Position

Independence Community College is seeking an Assistant Athletic Trainer to recognize, manage, and treat athletic injuries and maintain procedures for injury rehabilitation and prevention. The position works with the Head Athletic Trainer and licensed physicians to ensure athletes’ medical examinations meet college guidelines. Additional duties may include teaching classes in the sports medicine program and maintaining inventory of equipment and training supplies. This is a full-time, 12-month position. The work is generally performed indoors or outdoors and involves occasional lifting of 50 pounds or more, carrying supplies and equipment, varied periods of sitting, standing, walking, climbing, kneeling, and occasional lifting of athletes with assistance. The position requires a valid U.S. driver’s license for travel between locations during employment. The start date is ASAP. The salary range is $43,000–$52,500 per year, with actual salary commensurate with education and experience. Benefits include health, vision, dental, retirement, and other options. The position is open until filled.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Athletic Trainer Certification.
First Aid/CPR certification.
Valid U.S.-issued driver’s license and successful completion of the required Motor Vehicle Record check; ability to maintain insurance under the college’s vehicle insurance plan.
Time-management and organizational skills.
Timely reports and communications.
Collaborative, collegial, and responsible work habits.
High ethical standards, including adherence to safety rules and procedures.
Commitment to high professional standards and professional growth.
Clear oral and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and the community.
Ability to identify the need for crisis intervention.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including occasional lifting of 50 pounds or more, varied sitting, climbing, kneeling, standing, and walking, occasional assisted lifting of athletes, extended sitting and standing, constant hand grasp and finger dexterity, repetitive arm and leg movements, and occasional bending, reaching, squatting, and kneeling.
Ability to communicate verbally with excellent comprehension of English.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Experience related to the scope of work and essential functions of the position.
A collaborative work ethic and a philosophy of higher education compatible with the vision and mission of Independence Community College.

Responsibilities

Recognize, manage, and treat athletic injuries, and maintain procedures for injury rehabilitation and prevention.
Work with the Head Athletic Trainer and licensed physicians to ensure athletes’ medical examinations meet college guidelines.
Document services in writing and place documentation in athletes’ permanent records.
Record athletes’ health status, including identifying information, referral source, assessment dates and results, program plans and estimated duration, methods and outcomes, revisions, discontinuation date and summary, and the athletic trainer’s signature.
Manage and assist with medical insurance claims and insurance records for the athletic department.
Maintain confidentiality as required by law and communicate assessment results, program plans, and progress with others involved in an athlete’s program.
Assess athletes’ levels of functioning.
Organize, maintain, and supervise athletic training equipment.
Recruit and supervise student athletic trainers.
Possibly teach classes in the sports medicine program.
Maintain inventory for equipment and training supplies.
Perform other duties as assigned.