Athletic Trainer (PT)

We are seeking an Athletic Trainer within the Center for Student Engagement/Athletics, who will report to the Director of Student Engagement for Athletics & Recreation. Passaic County Community College is looking for a candidate with credentials in ATC and has experience working with intercollegiate teams and/or high school sports. This role is crucial in maintaining the health and peak performance of our athletes, ensuring they are physically prepared for the demands of college sports.

Job Responsibilities:

• Review all documentation for accuracy such as; physicals, medical forms/releases, etc.
• Lead in the provision of the health, safety, injury prevention, injury evaluation, emergency treatment, rehabilitation, referrals and in providing follow-up care to our student-athletes.
• Adheres to and enforces policies and procedures of the Center for Student Engagement/Athletics Department and College as well as the rules and regulations of the NJCAA.
• Evaluates student-athlete’s injuries in conjunction with college physicians (if applicable) and ensures that appropriate action is advised; works closely with college physicians for off campus appointments, diagnostic testing, rehabilitation and medical clearance.
• Provides primary coverage and oversight to all intercollegiate games 
• Evaluates, implements, and supervises concussion protocol
• Maintains New Jersey Athletic Training licensure and remains in good standing with the Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers through continuing education credits
• Provides medical coverage for all home varsity events and practices as directed; arranges for emergency care when needed.
• Ensures that student-athletes have received proper medical clearance at the beginning of each academic year through completion of appropriate annual medical forms.
• Works in conjunction with the Director to manage the sports medicine inventory of equipment and supplies; oversees the maintenance of all equipment and ensures that it is in good working order.
• Maintains working knowledge of the Passaic County Community College health insurance and excess athletics insurance plan as well as knowledge of basic health insurance questions.
• Collects and dates entry of all required medical forms.
• Oversees and directs on-campus physical therapy for student-athletes and coordinates with an outside physical therapy clinic for long term and chronic injuries.
• Organizes, maintains and makes certain that the sports medicine office is always sanitary and in good working order.
• Travels with assigned teams as needed.
• Attends and participates in all training departmental, conference, and College-wide meetings related to duties and responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Athletic Director.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited College or university with a bachelor's degree in Athletic Training. 
• Minimum of three years of professional work experience in Athletic Training.
• CPR/First Aid and AED certification.
• Certification in good standing with the Athletic Training Board of Certification.
• Condition to Employment: Ability to acquire license with the New Jersey Athletic Training Board of Medical Examiners.
• Flexible schedule and ability to work regular days, early mornings, evenings, weekends, occasional holidays, and travel.
• CPR/First Aid and AED instructor.
• Knowledge of NJCAA Guidelines.

The completion of a background check will be required for the selected candidate.

Compensation: Compensation is determined by a variety of criteria, including but not limited to, previous relevant experience, education level, and certifications. The minimum hourly pay for this position is $30. 

Benefits: 

• New Jersey Sick Leave: Earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked with a maximum of 40 hours of leave per benefit year. (Eligible to use after successful completion of probationary period.)
• Employee Assistance Program provides free, confidential, limited counseling services, work-life assistance, legal and financial guidance.
• Commuter Benefits: Free parking access is provided on site. An optional Transit Pre-Tax Plan is available which allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to purchase eligible transit expenses.
• NJ Defined Contribution Retirement Program provides eligible members with a tax-sheltered, defined contribution retirement benefit, along with life insurance and long-term disability coverage. (Must meet eligibility requirements.)