NJ Licensed Athletic Trainer

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains an effective athletic training program for collegiate athletics.
• Supports inventory of equipment and uniforms, preparation of team gear, site supervision, gameday operations, pool readings and operational requirements, fitness center and equipment maintenance and care, facility cleanliness, and daily athletic department operations.
• Provides first aid and injury assessment/treatment/rehabilitation/reconditioning for Bergen Community College student-athletes.
• The athletic trainer will also be responsible for making appropriate physician referrals.
• Provides coverage at home events and practices from the beginning of the fall sport season to the conclusion of the spring season.
• Covers the annual required athletic physicals and supervises the clearance of injured athletes before and during their sport season.
• Maintains a line of communication with the team physician(s) regarding athletic health care and recommended treatment/rehabilitation for all athletic injuries.
• Aids coaching staff in evaluating and implementing sport-specific conditioning programs and methods.
• Maintains an effective and efficient athletic training room.
• Maintains communication with student-athletes on the care and treatment of their injury/condition.
• File all necessary reports associated with athletic injuries and/or incidents.
• Maintains a daily treatment log.
• Oversee the ordering of supplies and equipment pertaining to the athletic training room and maintains up-to-date inventory.
• Provides the Director of Athletics with an annual budget for supplies and equipment.
• Equips each team with appropriate medical equipment.
• Aids in the selection and fitting of protective equipment, including special taping, pads, or braces.
• Create a safe playing environment by monitoring and controlling environmental risks.
• Share professional literature related to athletic training with the school’s coaching staff.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

  Qualifications

  • A bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university which included or was supplemented by completion of the undergraduate coursework/subject matter requirements set by the Commission of Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) is required.
  • A master’s degree from a recognized college or university in a related field is desirable.
  • 2+ years of related experience is desirable.
  • Maintain current state licensure in accordance with the New Jersey Board of Athletic Trainer Examiners.
  • Maintain current certification in CPR/Emergency Cardiac Care.
  • Maintain current certification set forth by the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification.