Athletic Trainer

As of 12/16/24, this posting has been updated to indicate that applications will be reviewed as they are received. 

Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) is seeking applicants for an 11-month Athletic Trainer position at the Walla Walla campus. 

At Walla Walla Community College, we inspire all students to discover their potential and achieve their goals by providing relevant, equitable, and innovative learning opportunities and services. As an organization, we value learning opportunities, a sense of community, diversity, health and humor, excellence, integrity, teamwork, innovation, personal and professional growth, and sustainability.

This position is open until filled. See Required Application Materials section for more information

General Description: 
The Athletic Trainer reports directly to the Athletic Director and will perform athletic training-oriented tasks for all sports teams at WWCC and keep current on athletic training techniques in order to perform these techniques for student-athletes. The Athletic Trainer must be available to student-athletes at designated times, and be present at all athletic events.

Essential Functions: 

• The Athletic Trainer must keep updated on current athletic training techniques, and be able to perform these techniques for student-athletes.
• The Athletic Trainer must be available to student-athletes at appropriate times, and be present at all athletic events unless otherwise stated by the Athletic Director.  This position reports directly to the Athletic Director.
• Maintain a current Athletic Trainer’s certificate and attend an annual athletic trainer-oriented seminar.  The Athletic Trainer must keep current and updated on modern and advanced training techniques.
• Maintain First Aid and CPR certificates and keep them updated as required.  This should be done on an annual basis.
• Be on hand at all Walla Walla Community College sporting events and perform pre-game, game, and post-game athletic training procedures for both the home and visiting teams.
• Be available to train all Walla Walla Community College student-athletes prior to and after work-outs when appropriate.
• Help student-athletes receive appropriate medical attention above and beyond the college’s capabilities.  Work with physicians on rehabilitation of injuries and make certain student-athletes and coaches follow all medical directions regarding the student-athletes’ condition and return to work-outs.  Maintain appropriate communication with physicians.
• Work with the Athletic Department Program Assistant regarding record keeping for all student-athlete injuries.  Help the Program Assistant with administration of insurance issues.
• Athletic trainer must create and maintain appropriate cleanliness and a sanitary environment in and around the athletic training room.
• The athletic trainer must create a culture of equity and inclusion and deal with all Walla Walla Community College student athletes in an honest and fair manor.

• A passion for athletic training and the mission of the two-year college.
• Strong commitment to the academic and athletic development of the student athlete.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to build cohesive and results-oriented team.
• Actively contribute to a work environment that embraces diversity and uses diverse perspectives to enhance the attainment of goals.
• Ability to understand which teaching methods best serve the students’ needs, interests and ability to learn.
• Ability to recognize the value of culture, ethnic, gender and other individual differences in people
• Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to learning and self-improvement.
• Plan and manage time effectively; identify and handle competing priorities.
• A willingness to adapt to the changing needs of students and the college.

Qualifications: 
Any combination of education, experience, and/or training that provides the applicant with the knowledge and skills to perform the job may be considered by the college.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic training or related field.
• Current athletic training certificates
• Athletic training experience 

Preferred/Desired Qualifications: 

• Master’s Degree in Athletic training or related field.

You don’t check every qualification listed? Please apply anyway! Studies have shown that traditionally marginalized communities - such as women, LGBTQ and people of color - are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification - even if they might be a great fit for the role! If you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every single qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider applying. This position is in a bargaining unit for which AFT is the exclusive representative.

This is an 11-month position that works 40 hours a week August-June. It's an overtime eligible professional position. Persons hired must be able to provide acceptable documentation of lawful authorization to work in the United States within three (3) days of employment. WWCC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Official college transcripts required at time of hire. Candidates may be subject to a criminal history background check as a condition of employment. Information from the background check may not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position. The college is a tobacco free institution.

This position requires a combination of office work, work in the Athletic Training Lab, and out on the Athletic courts and fields.  Work environment is busy and requires excellent organizational skills.  There will be significant work outside of the office and outside of the Athletic Training Lab as well, and will require extensive standing and working on your feet. This position doesn’t have a set schedule, as it will be determined by the sports and practice schedules. Nights and weekends may be required.

Compensation: 
Annual salary range for initial placement based on the represented exempt salary schedule is PR02, Step A-F. Since this is an 11-month position (91.666% FTE), the salary is pro-rated to the range of $54,526 - $61,690. The college has an excellent benefit program including paid sick leave; paid vacation leave; medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance; retirement and two optional deferred compensation programs.  All full-time employees will automatically have 3% of taxable income deferred into the State of Washington Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). All administrative exempt staff set aside 1% of their gross salary in a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) (VEBA). All exempt employees are required to participate in this program. Walla Walla Community College requires all employees to participate in direct deposit for payment of salary.This position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. To qualify for priority consideration, applicants must submit a complete application packet, which includes the following: 

• Online NEOGOV application.
• Cover letter
  • Provide a cover letter detailing your interest in the Athletic Trainer position. Please describe any professional experience, training, or educational background that makes you an ideal candidate.
• Resume
• Names and contact information for three professional references
• Answers to three (3) supplemental questions
• Unofficial transcripts for application purposes; official transcripts are required prior to an official start date

Salary : $54,526 - $61,690