Athletic Trainer

Responsibilities

• Assess injuries, administer treatment, and provide rehabilitation programs for athletes.
• Instruct athletes on injury prevention.
• Provide medical coverage of athletic games and practices.
• Maintain and monitor records related to injuries of athletes.
• Initiate student-athlete mental health programs and awareness.
• Work with coaches to implement off-season conditioning programs.
• Communicate with physicians and other members of the medical profession as necessary.
• Act as liaison between student-athletes, parents, doctors, coaches, and the athletic department.
• Adhere to all Chesapeake College, Region XX, MD JUCO and NJCAA rules and regulations.
• Assist with game management and act as game manager in event Athletic Director or Assistant Athletic Director is not present.
• Complete fitness center orientations for college staff.
• Act as lead for fitness center projects such as ordering new equipment.
• Schedule fitness center, main gym, and multipurpose gym maintenance and repairs.
• Schedule athletic training room equipment and modality calibrations/safety checks.
• Affirm coaches are maintaining current trainings/certifications (CPR/First Aid, BBP, etc.).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current certification as an Athletic Trainer from the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA).
• Experience working with high school or collegiate level athletes.
• Knowledge of sports medicine principles and techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Physical stamina and ability to perform physically demanding tasks.