Job Description:

Full-Time Athletic Trainer/Athletic Coordinator: Department of Athletics and Recreation, MCCC/MTA Unit Professional Position; Special Programs Coordinator, Pay grade 4; Haverhill campus.

Work schedule: This is a 37.5 hours/week position, with a customary work schedule of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Monday -Friday). During the various athletic team seasons, the individual appointed to this position must be willing to adjust their 37.5 hour/week schedule as directed by the Director of Athletics. This will require working certain nights and weekends, as necessary.

Position Summary:

The Athletic Trainer/Athletic Coordinator is responsible for the administration of athletic training services for the Northern Essex Community College athletic program, serves as the athletic trainer for the intercollegiate program and all home contests. Additionally, this position will assist in the administration of the college's athletic program in areas that include areas such as recreation, compliance, academics, fundraising, and equipment. This is a professional position and all of the duties of the position must be conducted in adherence with the policies, rules, and regulations of all governing bodies, Region XXI, and Northern Essex Community College.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting to the Director of Athletics and Recreation, this position will be responsible for but not limited to:

Athletic Training:

• Coordinate in-house athletic training and providing athletic training services to all athletic teams.
• Provide coverage for all athletic teams during home events
• Stock and check out medical kits to traveling sport teams
• Provide care for visiting teams when they are unable to provide their own medical staff
• Facilitate educational training programs for coaches, staff and athletic personnel with regards to basic taping procedures, basic injury care, and concussion signs, symptoms, and protocols
• Provide scheduled walk-in care hours for athletes
• Develop, monitor and adhere to athletic training supplies budget
• Coordinate the CPR certification program for the coaching staff
• Provide students with preventative care taping techniques, injury evaluation, physician or other health care provider referral, and minimal rehabilitative care

Athletic Administration:

• Prepare and maintain accurate and up to date records for student athletes.
• Assist in the set-up and break down of athletic events
• Assist Director with the management of Sport & Fitness Center
• Maintains knowledge of policies and procedures
• Attends and supports Athletic Department sponsored events to include athletic contests (game day coordinator/site administrator), fundraisers, and NECC events and faculty-staff functions.
• Administrative duties could include one or more of the following: uniform management, supervision of recreation game area, assist with travel coordination, scheduling, agreements
• Performs additional duties/special projects as directed by the Director of Athletics

The Classification Specification is available at: https://www.mass.edu/shared/classificationspecs/specsmccc/Special Programs Coordinator - HB 1112.doc

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, all required qualifications must be met by date of hire.

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field to the area of assignment, with three years (3) experience and/or training in the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Certified as an Athletic Trainer by the Board of Certification (BOC) for Athletic Trainers.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and/or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
• Commonwealth of Massachusetts Licensure for Athletic Training
• Two years' experience working with athletic teams
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work nights and weekends.
• The ability to work effectively with a diverse student body, faculty, and staff.
• Access to reliable transportation in order to travel to and from meetings, trainings, or campus and community locations as necessary.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree preferred.
• Knowledge of internet-based sport technology programs
• Bilingual (Spanish and English)
• Experience working with and supporting a culturally diverse population.

BACKGROUND CHECK: Candidates will be required to pass a CORI and SORI check as a condition of employment.

COVID VACCINATION: Candidates for employment should be aware that all Northern Essex Community College students, faculty and staff have been fully vaccinated since January 3, 2022. Accordingly, initial employment is dependent upon receipt and verification of full vaccination status records; details of how to fulfill vaccine record verification requirements will be provided during the hire and onboarding process.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The employee must meet the physical demands and work environment of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Additional Information:

SALARY: Anticipated salary range is $52,754-$55,442 annually with complete fringe benefit package. Complete fringe benefit package including competitive health insurance, dental insurance, basic life insurance, long-term disability insurance, paid sick, vacation and personal leave, educational benefits for employee/spouse/dependents, and excellent retirement benefits. Actual salary calculated in compliance with MCCC/MTA classification system. Transcripts will be required at the time of hire.

ANTICIPATED START DATE: ASAP

Application Instructions:

TO APPLY: To be considered for this position you must submit a cover letter & resume online.

DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Priority consideration will be given for complete applications received on or before June 30, 2022

Northern Essex Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, maternity leave, military service and national origin and any other protected class in its education programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statues and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act and related statutes and regulations, Affirmative Action, non-discrimination policies, and Title IX compliance/sexual harassment: Assistant Director of Human Resources, Elizabete Trelegan B-219,978-556-3928/ etrelegan@necc.mass.edu. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.
Prospective employees are encouraged to review the College's Annual Security Report (ASR), in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, which can be found on the disclosure page of the College's website at: http://www.necc.mass.edu/clery