Details

Posted: 09-Jul-25

Location: Panama City, Florida

Type: Full-time

Categories:

Sports Medicine Sports Medicine - Athletic Training

Sector:

Collegiate Sports

Required Education:

4 Year Degree -

Athletic Trainer

 

Description

The primary functions of this position are to coordinator the prevention/treatment of athletic related injuries to student athletes including operating the college’s athletic training and rehabilitation facilities. Other functions include but are not limited to: injury prevention, evaluation, management, and treatment of short-term rehabilitation of athletic injuries in consultation with and the direction of qualified Physicians. 

 

What Gulf Coast State College offers you:

An excellent work/life balance, with a standard work week of 37.5 hours/week! Retirement Plan and 403b or 457b savings plan that will allow you to plan for your future! An excellent state medical plan. ($50 individual and $180 for family) Additional benefits of dental, vision, short and long term disability insurances, and College-paid life insurance! Critical Illness, Cancer, and Whole Life insurance plans! Accrued annual leave, sick leave Tuition reimbursement opportunities! Opportunities to volunteer for committees to help in your professional growth!

 

Examples of Duties

Maintain current license to practice Athletic training as set forth by the State of Florida Department of Health. Maintain current certification as Athletic Trainer by meeting the criteria set forth by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification. Maintain all GCSC athletic health records including all accident reports, injury status reports, and treatment schedules. Function as a liaison between physicians’ coaches, student athletes, parents and administration regarding injuries and treatment of student athletes. Schedules and assists with pre-season physical examination for all intercollegiate sports. This includes physical screenings to detect pre-existing conditions that would limit or prevent participation in intercollegiate athletics. Administer emergency care and treat injuries at athletic events at the GCSC Panama City Campus as well as out-of-town games. Establish a referral system with physicians in the College’s district. Attend all home athletic events and travel out of town as needed. Travel with the teams to post season tournaments as approved by the Athletic Director. Maintain training room including supervision of equipment along with ordering supplies and keeping proper inventory. Maintain training room hours to ensure proper treatment. Coordinate and assist all head coaches with the establishment of conditioning and rehabilitation programs appropriate for the specific sport. Ability to instruct athletes on the safe use of weights and training equipment. Assist with conditioning and nutrition. Maintains cellular phone and be available to coaches and other college staff. Maintain appropriate office/training room hours Perform other duties as assigned

 

Typical Qualifications

Minimum of Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university, with Master’s degree preferred.

 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, ETC: 

First aid/CPR and other related certifications. National Athletic Training Association (NATA) certification required. Florida Driver’s License required.

 

This position is sensitive and will require a criminal background check. Notice of E 'Verify participation.

 

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Supplemental Information

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.  The ability to work flexible hours, nights, evening, and weekends and work beyond the number of hours in regular work week.  Ability to work outdoors as required by the nature of some sports.   Ability to learn and implement first aid and CPR skills, weight training and conditioning programs as well as other related certifications.  Ability to travel during the week, nights and weekends and possible stay extended days for state and national tournaments.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This individual must be reasonably good physical and mental condition.  They must be able to demonstrate skills and techniques related to athletic training and must be able to endure the long stressful work weeks associated with athletics. Must be capable of driving to away games.

 

The ability to perform basic maintenance and operations skills i.e. setting up facilities for practices and games. This could include lifting up to 50 pounds manually or with an apparatus such as a dolly.

 

Gulf Coast State College does not discriminate against any person in its programs, activities, policies or procedures on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, marital status, religion, age, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

 

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