Description
Job Description
Truckee Meadows Community College, located in Reno, Nevada, is seeking applicants for an Athletic Trainer & Coordinator for the Fitness, Wellness and Athletics department.
Athletic Trainer Duties:
Responsibilities will include the assessment of the physical health of student-athletes and the assessment and treatment of injuries incurred by student-athletes while participating in the College’s athletic programs. Additional responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Fitness, Wellness, and Athletics.
Department Coordinator Duties:
This position will be a coordinator over multiple initiatives in the Athletic Department. Assists the Director of Fitness, Wellness, and Athletics in managerial duties in planning, assessing, and reporting athletics, wellness and fitness activities and operations. Works with each individual unit and/or department head to collect measurable outcome data and prepares the annual division report.
Major Responsibilities:
Athletic Training
1. Assists with the athletic training coverage for all men’s and women’s intercollegiate teams.
2. Maintains and compiles complete and accurate records for each student-athlete injured or treated while participating in athletics.
3. Compiles and updates student-athlete emergency contact documents.
4. Assist in providing certified athletic training coverage for all home athletic contests.
5. Assist in game day preparations, set-up and clean-up.
6. Schedules preseason concussion testing and heart testing for all student-athletes.
7. Develops emergency procedures and action plans for all game day operations and events.
8. Act as a liaison with Truckee Meadows Community College Team physicians and consultants, with student-athlete physical exams, referrals and treatment of injuries and sickness.
9. Travel with athletic teams as needed.
10. Provide expertise for prevention, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries and related illnesses.
11. Coordinate athletic insurance coverage with athletes, health care providers and parents.
12. Consults and participates in the Health and Wellness Committee.
13. Create and manages yearly budgets for sports medicine, supplies and equipment.
14. Organizes sports medicine, supplies and equipment and maintain associated records.
15. Maintains and facilitates repairs for sports medicine equipment.
16. Manages all Athletic Department staff licensure for CPR and First Aid.
17. Maintain a high level of confidentiality.
18. Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
1. Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training, Sports Medicine, Public Health, Kinesiology or equivalent field.
2. One (1) year of work experience within Athletic Training or related field.
3. Board certified by National Athletic Trainers Association.
4. Nevada state certified for Athletic Trainers or equivalent
5. Certification in CPR and First Aid
Preferred Qualifications
1. Instructor Certified for CPR and First Aid
2. Flexible and accommodating work availability
3. Experience with management in Athletic Departments
