Athletic Trainer & Fitness Center Manager

Athletic Trainer & Fitness Center Manager - 79725

St. Charles Community College (SCC) is a two-year college founded in 1986. SCC serves a six-county region with a population exceeding 540,000. The main campus is in Cottleville; other campuses include Dardenne Creek Campus with the Center for Healthy Living and the Field to Table Institute. Opening Fall 2025, the Innovation West Campus in Wentzville features the Regional Workforce Innovation Center.

SCC focuses on academic excellence, student success, workforce advancement, and lifelong learning.

The Athletic Trainer & Fitness Center Manager serves as the cornerstone of our athletic department, maintaining student-athlete health and safety with a flexible schedule that extends beyond traditional work hours.

• Managing the Healthy Roster digital platform for medical records and injury tracking.
• Providing daily treatment and rehabilitation services for in-season and off-season athletes, and conducting concussion baseline testing and clearance protocols.
• Coordinating all medical documentation including redshirt eligibility paperwork.
• Serving as the liaison between physicians and coaching staff.
• Maintaining CPR/First Aid certifications for the department.
• Travel with teams during postseason competition is expected.

Game day coverage typically requires 4-6 hours plus additional treatment time, with scheduling demands varying between fall sports and spring baseball/softball seasons. This role demands dedication, adaptability, and a commitment to comprehensive student-athlete care.

• Facility Oversight:
  Manage the fitness center and gym;
  Oversee part-time and student assistant staff.
• Medical Records & Documentation Management:
  Input and maintain athlete information in the Healthy Roster platform;
  Update coaches daily on athlete medical status;
  Manage insurance card information, medical histories, and physical forms;
  Process and submit medical redshirt paperwork for injured athletes.
• Injury Prevention, Treatment & Rehabilitation:
  Provide daily treatment for in-season and out-of-season athletes;
  Rehabilitate injured student-athletes;
  Conduct concussion baseline testing;
  Evaluate and clear athletes for return to play;
  Teach strength and conditioning courses for athletes.
• Medical Coordination & Communication:
  Serve as primary liaison between physicians and coaching staff;
  Coordinate medical care and follow-up treatments;
  Facilitate emergency medical information for away competitions.
• Staff Training & Safety:
  Conduct CPR/First Aid certification classes for coaching staff;
  Maintain current certifications for all department personnel.
• Game Day & Travel Coverage:
  Provide athletic training services during home competitions (typically 4-6 hours per event);
  Deliver pre-game and post-game treatment as needed;
  Travel with teams during postseason competitions;
  Maintain flexible scheduling to accommodate varied sport seasons and team needs.

• Experience with digital health.

• Sports medicine, injury assessment, and rehabilitation protocols
• Emergency care and medical documentation procedures
• Health information management systems and eligibility regulations
• Injury evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation program development
• Medical documentation and communication with physicians, staff, and athletes
• Time management and emergency response
• Work flexible schedules and adapt to changing demands
• Make sound independent decisions under pressure
• Build effective relationships and manage multiple priorities
• Committed to athlete health, safety, and welfare
• Dedicated, reliable, and professional under pressure
• Collaborative and proactive team player

• Master's degree from a CAATE-accredited Athletic Training program
• Minimum 3 years' experience working as an athletic trainer with collegiate or high school athletes
• Board of Certification (BOC) credential as a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)
• State licensure
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications

St Charles Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer