Athletic Trainer

Job Description:
Under the guidance of the Director of Sports Medicine & Student-Athlete Support, the Athletic Trainer will help serve approximately 300 OCC student-athletes during the academic year by providing quality emergency care, treatment, and rehabilitation for injured student-athletes in order to minimize and prevent injuries.
Responsibilities:

• Performs acute injury evaluations for student-athletes and maintain appropriate injury records.
• Makes appropriate emergency referrals or provide treatment and care for student-athletic injuries as necessary.
• Assists in implementing preventive and rehabilitation programs to treat athletic injuries; inform coaching staff on the status of injuries and treatment plans.
• Provides game and practice coverage as assigned by the Director for Sports Medicine and Student-Athlete Support.
• Assists with reviewing pre-participation physical exam paperwork for completeness and accuracy.
• Develops and maintains working relationships with coaches, staff and designated team physicians.
• Assists with the supervision of Federal Work Study students.

Hours vary and will include nights and weekends based on intercollegiate practices and game schedules.
Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training or related field of study
• Certified by the NATA BOC
• Eligibility for New York State Athletic Training Licensure
• Current First Aid/CPR-AED Professional Rescuer Certification
• Experience in the field of athletic training

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to effectively assess and evaluate injuries and their severity
• Knowledge of athletic training supplies and equipment and the skilled use of first aid procedures
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, coaches, staff and volunteers
• Ability to work under pressure and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Preferred: Bilingual in English and Spanish. English and another language will be considered.

Additional Information:
This is an exempt position with a 10-month (August - May) salary of $50,000.
Please contact KelleyL@sunyocc.edu if you have questions.
Application Instructions:
APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A COVER LETTER, RESUME AND LIST OF 3 PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES.