Athletic Trainer

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a comprehensive, multicultural, public, open—access college. Southwest has four campuses/centers from which it offers over 100 programs and over 20 technical certificate programs.

We foster student success, transform lives, and increase the educational level of a growing community in Shelby County. Southwest is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

We invite you to become a part of the Southwest Team!

Title: Athletic Trainer

Employee Classification: Other Professionals

Institution: Southwest Tennessee Community College

Department: Athletics

Campus Location: SWTCC - Multiple Campus Locations

Job Summary

Southwest Tennessee Community College is seeking a dedicated and competent Certified Athletics Trainer who will be committed to the success and well-being of our student-athletes athletically, academically, socially, and mentally during their matriculation at the institution.

Job Duties

• Work with the student-athlete, coaches and medical professionals in the analysis, diagnosis, referral, treatment, rehabilitation, and the return to practice for student-athletes
• Participate in preseason team meetings for all sports
• Maintain medical records of all student-athletes, including but not limited to injuries, treatments, referrals, physical examinations, rehab attendance and progress
• Be present and observe practices and competitions (Some travel is required)
• Provide emergency treatments as needed
• Establish a collegial relationship with other trainers within in the conference
• Communicate positively and effectively with all stakeholders
• Alert coaches when student-athletes do not adhere to prescribed rehab directives in a timely manner and/or when they are being released to return to practice and competition
• Supervise and maintain a sanitary training room area with proper working equipment
• Design research-based training, treatment, and rehab programs for student-athletes (SMART)
• Refer and arrange transportation to external medical providers with the assistance of coaches
• Supervise interns and work study students when applicable
• Handle clerical tasks as they relate to scheduling physicals and appointments, but not limited to maintaining inventory, equipment repair and replenishing supplies
• Communicate regularly with the Athletic Administrators and perform other duties as assigned by the Athletics Director
• Some evening and weekend practice/game coverage required

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training or related field, or Athletic training certification
  
• A valid state license or certifications as required by the NJCAA
  
• Certified in First-Aid, CPR and AED

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• A working knowledge and understanding of HIPPA and FERPA legislation
  
• Knowledge and understanding of the NJCAA concussion protocol directives
  
• Efficient in taping, massage, and physical therapy techniques
  
• Understanding of the challenges that student-athletes face such as proper nutrition, rest and exercise and corrective options
  
• Must be a skilled records keeper
  
• Dress appropriately for the position and demonstrate professional behavior at all times
  
• Remain current with trends in the profession and maintain valid licensure(s)
  
• Excellent interpersonal, problem solving, decision making and communication skills

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, use hands to handle, or feel to talk and to hear.
  
• The employee, frequently, is required to walk, reach with hands and arms to stoop, kneel, or crouch.
  
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Candidates who are called for an interview must notify Human Resources in writing at least five (5) days in advance of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

First consideration will be given to current Southwest Tennessee Community College employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

In order to be considered for the position, the following items must be uploaded:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Unofficial Transcripts

A summary of our benefits can be found below:

https://www.southwest.tn.edu/hr/benefits-overview.php

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The TBR does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: LeVetta Hudson, Vice President of People & Culture, myhr@southwest.tn.edu, 737 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, 901-333-5000. See the full non-discrimination policy.