| | | Category: | OCCA (Affiliate) | | Subscribe: | | | Department: | Athletics | | Locations: | Syracuse, NY | | Posted: | Oct 23, 2024 | | Closes: | Open Until Filled | | Type: | Full Time - 10 Months | | Position ID: | 182403 | | Share | About Onondaga Community College:
Onondaga Community College, located in Syracuse, NY, is a college of the State University of New York (SUNY) system and one of 30 locally sponsored community colleges throughout New York State. Onondaga County is our sponsor. We offer two-year degree programs that serve as transfer opportunities to baccalaureate degree programs at four-year campuses or for direct entry to the workforce. We also offer certificate programs that can generally be completed in one year. Onondaga is a diverse educational learning community. We are committed to creating and maintaining an atmosphere where individuality is not only recognized - but encouraged - to contribute to the fabric of the campus environment. We continue to serve the educational and economic development needs of the region and proudly boast more than 40,000 alumni. Onondaga Community College is a bustling campus with national championship athletics teams, campus life activities, campus housing, recently added, Esports and Cheerleading programs, and active student clubs. It is one of 30 locally sponsored SUNY community colleges throughout New York State and offers two-year degree programs that serve as transfer opportunities to baccalaureate degree programs at four-year campuses or for direct entry to the workforce. This position resides within Onondaga Community College Association, Inc. (OCCA), which supports the mission and vision of the College through a wide variety of student-focused programming activities. OCCA is an affiliate 501c3 corporation of Onondaga Community College.
Job Description:
Be a part of our Athletic Department! We are seeking a full-time, 10-month Athletic Trainer to join our OCC campus community. The Athletic Trainer is a central member of the Athletic Department and will assist with the daily operations of the athletic training room and related functions in support of the College's NJCAA athletic programs. Under the guidance of the Director of Sports Medicine & Student-Athlete Support, the Athletic Trainer will help serve approximately 300 OCC student-athletes during the academic year by providing quality emergency care, treatment, and rehabilitation for injured student-athletes in order to minimize and prevent injuries. Responsibilities: - Performs acute injury evaluations for student-athletes and maintain appropriate injury records.
- Makes appropriate emergency referrals or provide treatment and care for student-athletic injuries as necessary.
- Assists in implementing preventive and rehabilitation programs to treat athletic injuries; inform coaching staff on the status of injuries and treatment plans.
- Provides game and practice coverage as assigned by the Director for Sports Medicine and Student-Athlete Support.
- Assists with reviewing pre-participation physical exam paperwork for completeness and accuracy.
- Develops and maintains working relationships with coaches, staff and designated team physicians.
- Assists with the supervision of Federal Work Study students.
Hours vary and will include nights and weekends based on intercollegiate practices and game schedules.
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training or related field of study.
- Certified by the NATA BOC.
- Eligibility for New York State Athletic Training Licensure.
- Current First Aid/CPR-AED Professional Rescuer Certification.
- Experience in the field of athletic training.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: - Ability to effectively assess and evaluate injuries and their severity.
- Knowledge of athletic training supplies and equipment and the skilled use of first aid procedures.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with students, coaches, staff and volunteers.
- Ability to work under pressure and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Additional Information:
This is an exempt position with a 10-month (August - May), salary of: $50,000. We offer a great benefit package including: - SIGN-ON BONUS!
- ANNUAL RETENTION BONUS!
- FREE employee health insurance or $3,000 opt-out benefit.
- FREE OCC tuition benefit.
- Dental, vision and supplemental insurance options.
- 401(k) retirement plan with 3% employer match.
- Generous time off leave and 9 paid holidays.
Application Instructions:
- To be considered, please submit a resume + cover letter at time of application.
- Three (3) professional references (must include a supervisor).
- References will only be contacted after a final interview, if chosen as the finalist.
- Please contact KelleyL@sunyocc.edu if you have questions.
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