Athletic Trainer

The Center for Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to providing an outstanding student-centered athletic experience through the pursuit of academic and athletic excellence.  We do so within the context of integrity and respect.  The Athletic Trainer will join an exceptional staff who strive to create an unrivaled experience that fosters the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional growth of our student-athletes in order to prepare them for success as leaders in the global community. 

Reporting to the Head Athletic Trainer, the Athletic Trainer supports the medical needs for all 22 intercollegiate NCAA Division III sports and 2 Division I sports (men’s and women’s ice hockey).  This person will be responsible for prevention, evaluation, treatment, management, and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses associated with athletes involved in intercollegiate athletics.  The incumbent will adhere to NCAA bylaws and policies, possess and maintain NATA-BOC certification, possess or be eligible for New York state licensure, travel, work weekends and odd hours, supervise student employees, and function under team physician oversight.

The incumbent will demonstrate exemplary ethical conduct and conformance to University, department and NCAA rules and regulations; the duties of the position are to be performed in compliance with all NCAA, League and division rules and regulations; and any rules violations on behalf of themselves or any knowledge of violations within the department are to be reported to the appropriate parties.  The ideal candidate has a demonstrated track record of success. S/he should also have strong organizational skills and an ability to work independently.

This position is a full-time 10 month position (August through May). Additional work offerings available during the summer, via camps & clinics.
 

Job Responsibilities

• Perform administrative duties, write and implement policies & procedures, manage student employees, and maintain sports medicine facilities.

• Identify, assess, evaluate, mitigate, and manage student-athlete injury prevention and care including on and off campus/site venues.

• Implement rehabilitation and treatment programs for intercollegiate athletes and document appropriately.

• Provide injury risk management for athletes, preparing them for practice and competition via athletic stretching and supportive taping, bandaging and bracing as appropriate to individual student, sport and situation.

• Collect, compile, and facilitate athlete physical participation status forms, including orthopedic assessment to evaluate for risk management.

• Facilitate athlete referrals for care through physicians, surgeons, therapists, and specialists including proper insurance notification and directional assistance.

• Assist with the facilitation of the athletics drug and alcohol-testing program through athlete notification, oral fluid sample collection, documentation, and sample shipment for analysis. 

• Monitor and mitigate environmental conditions for health and safety purposes.

• Participate on committees and professional development as appropriate.

• Other duties assigned by Executive Director of Intercollegiate Athletics.