Athletic Trainer

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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
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  SWTCC - Multiple Campus Locations

Southwest Tennessee Community College is seeking a dedicated and competent Certified Athletic 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.

• Work with student‑athletes, coaches, and medical professionals in the analysis, diagnosis, referral, treatment, rehabilitation, and return to practice for student‑athletes
• Participate in preseason team meetings for all sports
• Maintain medical records of all student‑athletes, including 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 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 related to scheduling physicals and appointments, and maintain inventory, equipment repair, and replenishment of 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

• 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

• A working knowledge and understanding of HIPAA and FERPA legislation
• Knowledge and understanding of the NJCAA concussion protocol directives
• Efficient in taping, massage, and physical therapy techniques
• Understanding of the challenges student‑athletes face such as proper nutrition, rest, and exercise and corrective options
• Strong records keeping skills
• 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

• Regularly required to sit, stand, use hands, speak, and hear
• Frequently required to walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or crouch
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 lbs; close vision required

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the duties and responsibilities that may be required and shall not be construed as a declaration of total duties. Employees may be directed to perform other tasks as needed.

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

First consideration will be given to current Southwest Tennessee Community College employees who meet the minimum…