Athletic TrainerAssistant Athletic Director

Scope

The Athletic Trainer/Assistant Athletic Director provides comprehensive athletic training services including injury prevention evaluation treatment rehabilitation emergency care and medical coordination for all student-athletes while ensuring accurate documentation and confidentiality. This role also supports the Athletic Director with administrative duties including academic monitoring event management and student-athlete records. The position serves as a key liaison among coaches physicians administrators and families to promote student-athlete health safety and success while assisting in the overall management and operations of the athletic department.

Authority

The Athletic Trainer/Assistant Athletic Director is directly responsible to the Athletic Director.

Major Responsibilities

Athletic Training Duties:

1. Provides preventative care treatment and rehabilitation for athletic-related injuries.
2. Evaluates injuries through range of motion testing manual muscle testing special tests and other assessments as needed.
3. Documents all injuries and treatments and communicates student athlete status updates to the coaching staff.
4. Schedules physician appointments and transports student athletes to medical visits using state vehicles.
5. Coordinates follow-up care consultations diagnostic tests and medical referrals for student athletes.
6. Provides athletic training coverage for games and practices including setup pre-treatment taping stretching and therapeutic interventions as appropriate.
7. Implements and manages emergency action plans; inspects AED units and ensures emergency supplies are maintained.
8. Serves as a liaison among physicians administrators coaches parents and student-athletes regarding injury prevention diagnosis treatment and recovery.
9. Assist the Athletic Director with processing injury-related claim submissions.
10. Collaborates with coaching staff to design and implement conditioning strength training and nutrition programs.
11. Maintains a clean organized and fully equipped athletic training facility ensuring sanitation and readiness of medical equipment.
12. Orders tracks and inventories medical and athletic supplies for treatment and emergencies.
13. Coordinates rehabilitation plans and athletic trainer coverage for all home games while modeling professional conduct for student athletes.
14. Submits injury and incident reports in compliance with College policies to the Athletic Director Dean of Students and Campus Services.
15. Builds and maintains positive working relationships with coaches medical personnel student-athletes parents officials and community partners.
16. Protects the confidentiality of all student-athlete medical information and treatment records.
17. Refers student-athletes to medical professionals and support resources as needed.
18. Assists with annual athletic orientation and education sessions each fall.
19. Assists the Athletic Director with coordinating athletic drug testing and substance abuse education programs.
20. Engages in professional development activities to maintain knowledge and credentials in athletic training and higher education best practices.
21. Performs other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director Executive Director of Workforce Development or President.

Assistant Athletic Director Duties:

1. Assist the Athletic Director in ensuring student-athlete academic success through proactive monitoring and timely communication of academic performance.
2. Assist the Athletic Director with organizing reviewing and maintaining student athlete files in compliance with audit and regulatory requirements.
3. Assist the Athletic Director with preparing and processing NJCAA letters of intent and athlete releases as assigned.
4. Assist the Athletic Director with gathering and organizing all pertinent information and data regarding NJCAA and ACCC compliance and reporting.
5. Assist the Athletic Director with coordinating and executing athletic event management activities.
6. Assist the Athletic Director with managing media relations and promotional communications for athletic programs.
7. Assist the Athletic Director and coaching staff to compile and submit game results in accordance with NJCAA and ACCC reporting guidelines.
8. Performs other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director Executive Director of Workforce Development or President.

Qualifications

1. A Masters degree from a regionally accredited college in Athletic Training is required.

2. National Certification as an athletic trainer is required.

3. Prior experience in athletic administration preferred.

4. Must possess a valid Drivers License.

5. Must have good interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds.

6. Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

7. Must be able to take initiative and work independently meet regular deadlines and maintain the confidentiality of student information.

As this is an online application system please use an email address you regularly monitor as any follow-up notifications will be sent to the address listed on the application. Please read the entire application procedure before applying.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a completed application through the online application system to be considered for this position. Submission of a completed application packet is the applicants responsibility. To be considered for an interview only complete application packages will be given consideration; incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview.

The applicant mustsubmit all the following as outlined:

• A completed official College employment application
• A cover letter addressing your interest in the position relevant qualifications and how your skills align with the essential duties and responsibilities of the posted position.
  • The cover letter should be no more than one page in length.
• A current resume
• Written verification of minimum required work experience from a current or previous employer.
  • Verification must include employment dates job title and indicate whether the employment was full-time or part-time.
  • There is a form that can be used which is available at located under Documents

OR

• A letter on official letterhead and including an authorized signature.
• Copy of unofficial or official transcripts. (Transcripts must confirm the applicant meets educational requirements.)
  • If employed by the College it is the employees responsibility to furnish official transcripts to the Office of Human Resources of Reid State Community College from the institution(s) granting the educational credits.
  • Copies of a High School diploma will not be accepted.

Applications must be filed online at: If at any point you have problems completing your application contact the human resources department at Reid State Community College ().

Please note: All application materials must be electronic. It is recommended that you have digital copies (such as PDFs) of your resume employment verification documents (if applicable) all required transcripts and any other documents identified in the vacancy announcement ready when you begin the online application process. You will be given the opportunity to upload these during the process.Reid State Community College does not accept faxed mailed or e-mailedapplication materials.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet to be considered for this position. Complete application files must be received by the application deadline. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified from consideration. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered.

Applicants are responsible for their own travel expenses.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.

Reid State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify electronically confirms an employees eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

Reid State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including without limitation race color national origin religion marital status disability sex age or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law shall be excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination under any program activity or employment.

Reid State Community College will make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities who are applicants or employees. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation for the interview are encouraged to request it when contacted for an interview appointment.

The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the award being made. The College reserves the right to fill the position within one year of the stated anticipated starting date or not to fill the position due to budgetary or operational considerations.