Athletic Trainer

Job Summary

Southeast Tennessee Community College is seeking a Certified Athletics Trainer to support the health and well-being of student-athletes.

Job Duties

• Work with student-athletes, coaches, and medical professionals in analyzing, diagnosing, treating, rehabilitating, and returning student-athletes to practice.
• Attend preseason team meetings for all sports.
• Maintain medical records of student-athletes, including injuries, treatments, referrals, physical examinations, rehab attendance, and progress.
• Be present and observe practices and competitions (some travel may be required).
• Provide emergency treatments as needed.
• Establish a collegial relationship with other trainers within the conference.
• Communicate positively and effectively with all stakeholders.
• Alert coaches when student-athletes do not adhere to prescribed rehab directives in a timely manner and/or when they are being released to return to practice and competition.
• Supervise and maintain a sanitary training room area with proper working equipment.
• Design research-based training, treatment, and rehab programs for student-athletes (SMART).
• Refer and arrange transportation to external medical providers with the assistance of coaches.
• Supervise interns and work study students when applicable.
• Handle clerical tasks as they relate to scheduling physicals and appointments, including maintaining inventory, equipment repair, and replenishing supplies.
• Communicate regularly with the Athletic Administrators and perform other duties as assigned by the Athletics Director.
• Occasionally handle evening and weekend practice/game coverage.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training or related field, or Athletic training certification.
• A valid state license or certifications as required by the NJCAA.
• Certified in First-Aid, CPR, and AED.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• A working knowledge and understanding of HIPPA and FERPA legislation.
• Adequate knowledge and understanding of the NJCAA concussion protocol directives.
• Efficient in taping, massage, and physical therapy techniques.
• Understanding of the challenges that student-athletes face, such as proper nutrition, rest, and exercise, and corrective options.
• A skilled records keeper.
• Dress appropriately for the position and demonstrate professional behavior at all times.
• Remain current with trends in the profession and maintain valid licensure(s).
• Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills.

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

• Sit, stand, use hands to handle, or feel to talk and to hear.
• Frequently use hands and arms to stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision.

A Summary Of Our Benefits Can Be Found Below

https://www.southwest.tn.edu/hr/benefits-overview.php

Equal Opportunity Employer

The TBR does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities. For more information, contact LeVetta Hudson, Vice President of People & Culture, at myhr@southwest.tn.edu.