Athletic Trainer

Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) is seeking applicants for an Athletic Trainer position at the Walla Walla campus.

At Walla Walla Community College, we inspire all students to discover their potential and achieve their goals by providing relevant, equitable, and innovative learning opportunities and services. As an organization, we value learning opportunities, a sense of community, diversity, health and humor, excellence, integrity, teamwork, innovation, personal and professional growth, and sustainability.

This position is open until filled. First consideration will be given to applicants whose complete application has been received by October 31, 2024  @ 11:59pm PST. See Required Application Materials section for more information

General Description:
The Athletic Trainer reports directly to the Athletic Director and will perform athletic training-oriented tasks for all sports teams at WWCC and keep current on athletic training techniques in order to perform these techniques for student-athletes. The Athletic Trainer must be available to student-athletes at designated times, and be present at all athletic events.

 Essential Functions:

– The Athletic Trainer must keep updated on current athletic training techniques, and be able to perform these techniques for student-athletes.
– The Athletic Trainer must be available to student-athletes at appropriate times, and be present at all athletic events unless otherwise stated by the Athletic Director.  This position reports directly to the Athletic Director.
– Maintain a current Athletic Trainers certificate and attend an annual athletic trainer-oriented seminar.  The Athletic Trainer must keep current and updated on modern and advanced training techniques.
– Maintain First Aid and CPR certificates and keep them updated as required.  This should be done on an annual basis.
– Be on hand at all Walla Walla Community College sporting events and perform pre-game, game, and post-game athletic training procedures for both the home and visiting teams.
– Be available to train all Walla Walla Community College student-athletes prior to and after work-outs when appropriate.
– Help student-athletes receive appropriate medical attention above and beyond the colleges capabilities.  Work with physicians on rehabilitation of injuries and make certain student-athletes and coaches follow all medical directions regarding the student-athletes condition and return to work-outs.  Maintain appropriate communication with physicians.
– Work with the Athletic Department Program Assistant regarding record keeping for all student-athlete injuries.  Help the Program Assistant with administration of insurance issues.
– Athletic trainer must create and maintain appropriate cleanliness and a sanitary environment in and around the athletic training room.
– The athletic trainer must create a culture of equity and inclusion and deal with all Walla Walla Community College student athletes in an honest and fair manor.

 Competencies:

A passion for athletic training and the mission of the two-year college.

Strong commitment to the academic and athletic development of the student athlete.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Excellent communication skills.

Ability to build cohesive and results-oriented team.

Actively contribute to a work environment that embraces diversity and uses diverse perspectives to enhance the attainment of goals.

Ability to understand which teaching methods best serve the students needs, interests and ability to learn.

Ability to recognize the value of culture, ethnic, gender and other individual differences in people

Demonstrate an ongoing com