Athletics Trainer – req1842-3970

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Athletics Trainer

Sugar Grove Campus

Full-time Support Staff

Hybrid Option:

Join our dynamic team at Waubonsee Community College, where your career
can flourish. We are committed to being an exceptional employer,
offering a comprehensive benefits package with generous time off,
low-cost medical, dental, and vision plans, and a secure pension plan
through SURS. Youll also enjoy 14 paid holidays, including winter and
Thanksgiving breaks. Be part of a transformative institution, dedicated
to making a positive impact in our community and the lives of our
students. Your future starts here – join us today!

Waubonsee Community College promotes diversity in faculty, staff, and
student recruitment and is committed to hiring and retaining exceptional
faculty and staff who are committed to the colleges culture of
collaboration, professional growth and student success.

The Athletics Trainer is responsible to the Athletics Manager for
providing training services before, during and after events and games.
Additionally, the Athletics Trainer will focus on enhancing student
athlete wellness and health safety by having oversight of the Strength
and Conditioning room and programs, Concussion Protocol, Coach CPR
trainings, and as needed rehabilitation services.

Responsibilities

Attend all sporting events as required for the purpose of providing
training services prior to, during, and after events and games.

Be available and provide training services to athletes on non-game
dates.

Manage and arrange physicals for student athlete and athletic teams.

Coordinate and work with rehabilitation services that can be performed
on campus.

Maintain secure medical records of injuries and complete injury claim
forms.

Provide a comprehensive Concussion Protocol.

Maintain the Athletic Training facilities and the Strengthen and
Conditioning areas.

Oversee equipment management.

Attend Athletic Staff meetings, Coaches meetings and other meetings as
required.

Maintain a good working relationship with the coaching staff and provide
coaching trainings as needed on CPR and strategies to help reduce
student athlete injury.

Provide oversight of Strength and Conditioning programs and team room,
which includes designing and developing programs for each team,
preparing instruction for proper techniques.

Supervise and serve as a preceptor for Graduate Assistant and Athletic
Training Students.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in athletic training, sports medicine or related
field required.

Certification by the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) and
licensure by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation.

One year experience as an athletic trainer at the high school level; or
an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ability to exhibit professional appearance, conduct, and behavior when
representing Waubonsee Community College.

Preferred Qualifications

One year or more previous athletic training experience at a two-year or
four-year collegiate program or professional athletic team experience.

Sports Performance Certification in any of the following:

– NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine)

– ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine)

– NSCA (National Strength and Conditioning Association)

– CFSC (Certified Functional Strength Coach)

– CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist)

Please attach the following documents when applying:

Cover Letter-Yes

Resume-Yes

References-Yes (Can be provided at interview)

Transcripts-Yes (Can be provided at interview)

Position Details

req1842

Grant Funded: No

Annual Compensation: $50,246 – $66,591 salaried

Work Sch dule: Varies

Work Hours:

Testing: No

Targeted Hire Date: 11/4/2024

Special Instructions: Please attach all required documents at time of
application.

EOE, including disability and veteran