Athletic Trainer (PT)
29 days ago
Paterson
Job Description We are seeking an Athletic Trainer within the Center for Student Engagement/Athletics, who will report to the Director of Student Engagement for Athletics & Recreation. Passaic County Community College is looking for a candidate with credentials in ATC and has experience working with intercollegiate teams and/or high school sports. This role is crucial in maintaining the health and peak performance of our athletes, ensuring they are physically prepared for the demands of college sports. Job Responsibilities: • Review all documentation for accuracy such as; physicals, medical forms/releases, etc., • Lead in the provision of the health, safety, injury prevention, injury evaluation, emergency treatment, rehabilitation, referrals and in providing follow-up care to our student-athletes., • Adheres to and enforces policies and procedures of the Center for Student Engagement/Athletics Department and College as well as the rules and regulations of the NJCAA., • Evaluates student-athlete’s injuries in conjunction with college physicians (if applicable) and ensures that appropriate action is advised; works closely with college physicians for off campus appointments, diagnostic testing, rehabilitation and medical clearance., • Provides primary coverage and oversight to all intercollegiate games, • Evaluates, implements, and supervises concussion protocol, • Maintains New Jersey Athletic Training licensure and remains in good standing with the Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers through continuing education credits, • Provides medical coverage for all home varsity events and practices as directed; arranges for emergency care when needed., • Ensures that student-athletes have received proper medical clearance at the beginning of each academic year through completion of appropriate annual medical forms., • Works in conjunction with the Director to manage the sports medicine inventory of equipment and supplies; oversees the maintenance of all equipment and ensures that it is in good working order., • Maintains working knowledge of the Passaic County Community College health insurance and excess athletics insurance plan as well as knowledge of basic health insurance questions., • Collects and dates entry of all required medical forms., • Oversees and directs on-campus physical therapy for student-athletes and coordinates with an outside physical therapy clinic for long term and chronic injuries., • Organizes, maintains and makes certain that the sports medicine office is always sanitary and in good working order., • Travels with assigned teams as needed., • Attends and participates in all training departmental, conference, and College-wide meetings related to duties and responsibilities., • Graduation from an accredited College or university with a bachelor's degree in Athletic Training., • Minimum of three years of professional work experience in Athletic Training., • CPR/First Aid and AED certification., • Certification in good standing with the Athletic Training Board of Certification., • Condition to Employment: Ability to acquire license with the New Jersey Athletic Training Board of Medical Examiners., • Flexible schedule and ability to work regular days, early mornings, evenings, weekends, occasional holidays, and travel., • CPR/First Aid and AED instructor. Compensation: Compensation is determined by a variety of criteria, including but not limited to, previous relevant experience, education level, and certifications. The minimum hourly pay for this position is $30. Benefits: • New Jersey Sick Leave: Earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked with a maximum of 40 hours of leave per benefit year. (Eligible to use after successful completion of probationary period.), • Employee Assistance Program provides free, confidential, limited counseling services, work-life assistance, legal and financial guidance., • Commuter Benefits: Free parking access is provided on site. An optional Transit Pre-Tax Plan is available which allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to purchase eligible transit expenses., • NJ Defined Contribution Retirement Program provides eligible members with a tax-sheltered, defined contribution retirement benefit, along with life insurance and long-term disability coverage. (Must meet eligibility requirements.)