POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
FLSA STATUS:
Head Athletic Trainer
Exempt
CATEGORY:
GRADE:
Professional
C
JOB SUMMARY: Serve as El Paso Community College (EPCC) Head Athletic Trainer for five EPCC
National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region V intercollegiate athletic teams during
games and practices.
Develop overall athletic training programs for the college, including: injury
prevention programs, injury evaluations, injury management, injury treatment and rehabilitation,
educational programs and counseling for student athletes. Responsible for professional and administrative
services essential for the successful implementation development of the program.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
YEARLY
PERCENT OF
TIME
25%
1.
Direct and administer the athletic training services program including; prevention,
care and rehabilitation of athletic injuries for five EPCC NJCAA Region V
intercollegiate athletic teams. Recruit for, supervise, and educate the studentathletic trainers; including performance evaluation of their duties. Oversees,
directs and schedules the activities of athletic trainers and athletic training interns.
Coordinate and assist with athletic training students for coverage of all home and
away events. Travel is required to/from tournament competitions.
2.
Coordinate pre-participation screening exams of athletes to include preparticipation physical exams and postural and body composition screenings.
Receive and review student health history records and inform coaches of health
problems. Maintain confidential student medical records; prepare reports and
maintain accurate and detailed injury reports. Counsel students with health or
injury problems and schedule referrals to health agencies. Assist and ensure
student athletes are completing and submitting the proper medical insurance
forms/claims.
20%
3.
Oversee the use of rehabilitation equipment such as ultrasound, whirlpool, electric
stem, and physical therapy treatments. Supervises the use of training equipment,
maintain the training area and treatment room. Serve as athletic equipment
manager; purchases, repairs and maintains supplies and equipment; maintains and
accurate inventory of all athletic training rooms supplies and equipment; maintains
first aid kits and supplies.
20%
4.
Serve as liaison for athletic training and maintain open communication with
student-athletes, coaches, attending physicians, health center personnel and the
Director of Athletics. Serve as a consultant to Head Coaches on strength training
and conditioning programs. Ability to attend seminars, meetings and other
professional development opportunities at or away from EPCC.
20%
Effective: 12/2/15
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5.
Adheres to all rules and regulations set forth by the College, the National Junior
College Athletic Association and Western Junior College Athletic Conference.
Comply with all federal rules and regulations, and college policies and procedures.
10%
6.
Perform other duties as assigned.
5%
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Director of Athletics
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Direct supervision of student-athletic trainers.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Medicine or related field.
EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years related experience.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES: Must possess Athletic Trainer License, CPR certificate,
and First Aid Certificate. Must have valid Driver’s License and have a satisfactory driving record
and be insurable.
SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1.
Skills/Abilities:
 Knowledge to identify athletic injuries and refer out to medical facilities;
 Ability to understand and carry out written and oral directions;
 Knowledge of using athletic training and physical therapy equipment with
proficiency;
 Knowledge of all policies, rules and regulations of the College, the National Junior
College Athletic Association and Western Junior College Athletic Conference and
federal rules and regulations;
 Ability to travel to/from tournaments by car, van, bus, train and plane;
 Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment as needed;
 Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, the
public, and medical entities;
 Strong and effective communication skills; both orally and written;
 Ability to represent the department and the College in a friendly, courteous and
professional manner;
 Ability to use a personal computer and other office equipment;
 Ability to work in a diverse environment and be sensitive to issues of diversity and
inclusion.
2.
Equipment Used: Computer, printer, ultrasound machine, whirlpool, electric stem.
3.
Software Used: A variety of spreadsheet, Microsoft Work, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft
PowerPoint, Outlook.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee
to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hand to
handle or feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is frequently
required to walk; sit; reach with hands and arms and climb or balance. The employee is
Effective: 12/2/15
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occasionally required to taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10
pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to more than 100 pounds (with proper assistance).
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Alternative or combined skills in understanding, counseling, and/or influencing people are
important in achieving job objectives, causing action, understanding others, or changing behavior;
and, skills of persuasiveness or assertiveness, as well as sensitivity to the point of view of others.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of
this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and fumes or
airborne particles. The noise level is the work environment is usually moderate.
Effective: 12/2/15
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POSITION TITLE:
Head Athletic Trainer
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and work
environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
None
Stand
Walk
Sit
Use hands to finger, handle or feel
Reach with hands and arms
Climb or balance
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Talk
Hear
Taste
Smell
WEIGHT and FORCE
DEMANDS:
Up to 10 pounds
Up to 25 pounds
Up to 50 pounds
Up to 100 pounds
More than 100 pounds
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Wet or humid conditions(non-weather)
Work near moving mechanical parts
Work in high, precarious places
Fumes or airborne particles
Toxic or caustic chemicals
Outdoor weather conditions
Extreme cold(non-weather)
Extreme hot (non-weather)
Risk of electrical shock
Work with explosives
Risk of radiation
Vibration
Over 2/3
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
None
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
X
Over 2/3
X
X
X
X
None
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
X
Over 2/3
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
VISION DEMANDS:
No special vision requirements
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Distance vision (Clear vision at 20 feet or more)
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus
Effective: 12/2/15
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Required
X
X
X
X
X
X
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NOISE LEVEL:
Very quiet
Quiet
Moderate
Loud
Very Loud
Exposure Level
X
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level 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 of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employee may be directed
to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically present in this description.
I certify that I have received a copy of this job description. I have read and understand the duties and
responsibilities of this position.
X
Employee Signature
Effective: 12/2/15
Date
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