Athletic Trainer – Part Time

CategoryPart TimeApplication DeadlineThis position is open until filled.DepartmentAthleticsContact Teri Leatherwood- tleatherwood@carrollcc.edu Salary This part-time position has a starting salary of $35.00 per hour.Description Department: Athletics FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Job Summary Provide athletic training services from pre-season through the end of the competitive seasons and maintain the requirements of athletic training for intercollegiate teams. This position reports to the Athletic Director. Essential Job Functions Responsible for prevention, emergency care, first aid, evaluation, and rehabilitation of injuries to student-athletesConsult with coaching staff on conditioning, nutrition, and protective equipmentAssist with the prevention of injuries including education for athletes, identifying factors that put athletes at risk, correcting deficiencies in athletes as deemed necessary, as well as taping and bracingDevelop, supervise, evaluate, and modify individual exercise programs for athletesEstablish a positive learning environment that promotes a high level of achievement for all students/athletesCollect and log medical clearance paperwork from each athlete in a timely fashionCommunicate directly with student athletes for outstanding required medical clearance paperworkMaintain accurate and comprehensive medical clearance paperwork, injury reports, treatment logs and medical documentation including the digitization of records as requiredCommunicate regularly with the Athletic Director, Coaches and other institutions’ Athletic Training TeamsProvide on-site coverage for all home contests at two locationsProvide coverage at practices throughout the school year for in-season teams, allowing access to the athletic training roomDeliver ice, water and medical supplies to support game day operations to all practice and home contestsAssist with tents, tables and chairs for game dayComplete administrative duties and other duties as assigned.Job Requirements Minimum Requirements To Perform Work Bachelor’s degree in athletic training, Sports Medicine or related fieldOne – three years hands on or clinical experience as an athletic trainer (preferably NJCAA or NCAA level)Excellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work collaboratively with a broad and diverse population of students, families, peers, and colleaguesKnowledge and training in first aid procedures for handling athletic-related injuries.Must be a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) and be licensed in Maryland as an Athletic Trainer (LAT). Preferred Qualifications Master’s Degree Physical Demands Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: Hear/talk/communicate – Must be able to exchange information and communicateVisual Acuity – Ability to perceive or detect surroundingsMental Acuity – Able to focus, concentrate, understand, and convey subject matterRepetitive motion (i.e., keyboarding)Stand/sit/walk/able to move or traverse from one area to another Work Environment College campus, direct contact with students, staff, faculty and the general public in classrooms, common and shared areas, offices, campus environments, training facility, and outdoors as required for athletic practices/events. Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as office, meeting, and training rooms. Use of safe workplace practices with office equipment; computers for data entry and word processing with some highly technical applications and new technology systems; avoidance of trips and falls; observance of fire, workplace and building safety regulations and all College policies. Observance of traffic laws when/if driving a college vehicle. This is a year-round position. Evenings and some weekends may be required for athletic events. Weekly hours August-October are estimated at 20-29 hours; otherwise, typical weekly hours are estimated at 15-20 hours. Carroll Community College has the right to revise this position description at any time, and this position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.Directions to Apply Interested applicants must submit a resume and cover letter emailed to tleatherwood@carrollcc.edu This position is open until filled To qualify for employment, selected candidates must successfully complete a criminal background check (for designated positions)be able to work on campus as of the first day of employmentResidency restrictions apply: The college does not hire solely online instructors living outside of Maryland. Carroll employees may live in other states, but they must physically work in Maryland the majority of the time. For income tax obligations, employees must be a resident of DC, VA, WV, MD, or PA on the date employment commences. In addition, candidates must be willing to come to campus for identity verification within 3 business days of hire date.be currently authorized to work in the US, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorshipscomplete an employment application upon request, prior to progressing through the initial interview process Carroll Community College is committed to fostering a welcoming environment for all. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.