Job Announcement: Athletic Trainer, Grays Harbor
Grays Harbor College is currently accepting applications for its Athletic Trainer position. For more information or to apply, CLICK HERE.
Description
Grays Harbor College athletics invites applications for the position of Athletic Trainer. Under general direction of the Athletic Director, this position will develop, coordinate and administer a comprehensive sports medicine program for Grays Harbor College intercollegiate and intramural sports. The licensed Athletic Trainer will also perform professional and administrative services essential for the successful implementation and development of the program. This position will also design and develop a training room including assessment of medical supplies.
This position is a 10-month position, August 1-May 31. Grays Harbor College has an excellent benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, primary and supplemental retirement programs and long-term disability insurance. Full-time employees will also receive 15.34 hours of vacation leave per month, 8 hours of sick leave per month and 4 personal leave days a year. Washington state also observes 11 paid holidays per year.
About the College .
Grays Harbor College serves the communities of Grays Harbor and Pacific counties on the Pacific coast of Washington. Located in Aberdeen, Washington at the base of the beautiful Olympic Peninsula, the College is less than an hour away from scenic Pacific Ocean beaches and close to both the Olympic and Mount Rainier National Parks. Grays Harbor provides the perfect landscape to enjoy the abundance of excellent outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, biking, fishing, clam digging, surfing, boating, and various kayak/canoe paddling opportunities. For more information about working for the college and living in Grays Harbor visit https://www.ghc.edu/hr
Grays Harbor is committed to providing excellent educational opportunities. We prioritize student learning, promote student and faculty success, foster an inclusive environment, manage our resources, and connect with the community. We strive to create a culturally relevant environment on campus and in the community by learning and practicing equity-mindedness and promoting faculty, staff, and student diversity.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop a comprehensive sports medicine program for Grays Harbor College Athletics to include; prevention, assessment, management, and rehabilitation of sports injuries.
- Provide scheduled clinic hours for assessment and treatment of sports injuries, along with referrals to local physicians as appropriate.
- Provide medical coverage for both Grays Harbor College and visiting student-athletes at home sport events, with occasional travel to away events.
- Working with local physicians, determine return to play status and return to play progression for injured athletes.
- Work with Athletic Director with establishing safety protocols pertaining to emergency action plan, facility and environmental safety.
- Collaborate closely with coaching staff to design and implement personalized fitness, nutrition, and conditioning programs, prioritizing student-athlete safety.
- Assist Athletic Director in the development of the sports medical program budget.
- Evaluate and recommend new techniques and equipment that enhance the sports medical program.
- Coordinate the submission of all insurance claims.
- Model professional decorum and mutual respect in all personal interactions.
- Complies with GHC policies, procedures and directives and state and federal regulations.
- Support and advance Grays Harbor College's strategic plan, and perform other duties as assigned.
- Supervise, train, and mentor Student Athletic Trainer Aides.
- Occasionally instruct and/or teach sports related materials to the general student body, student-athletes, and/or community education classes.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Qualifications
- Possess a Bachelor's degree in Sports Medicine, Athletic Training, or Physical Therapy.
- One (1) to two (2) years of professional experience within an educational setting treating student-athletes
- Successful applicants will hold certification from the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) prior treatment of students.
- Maintain State Athletic Training Licensure.
- Demonstrate familiarity with NCAA and/or NWAC governing rules.
- Exhibit strong organizational skills, adept at managing multiple assignments and meeting deadlines with precision.
- Ability to work constructively and collaboratively, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trusting relationships.
- Excellent written and verbal communication with proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
- Embrace the responsibility of safeguarding the welfare and interests of students at all times.
- Operate in alignment with applicable laws, regulations, and institutional goals.
- Demonstrate a steadfast commitment to nurturing an environment that celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's degree in athletic training or related field related field from an accredited institution.
- Two or more years of experience as a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) providing sports medicine coverage for a collegiate athletic team in a comprehensive sports medicine environment.
- Athletic training experience with collegiate teams.
- Certification specialties in treatment of soft tissue injuries with manual therapy.
- Experience working with electronic injury surveillance and medical records programs.
- Strength and conditioning coach certification.
- Nutritional certification.
For more information or to apply, CLICK HERE.