Assistant Athletic Trainer

Reports To: Director of Athletics and Recreation & Head Athletic Trainer 

Position Summary: This position provides high quality comprehensive healthcare within a Division III institution. The ideal candidate will be able to assist our student-athletes with prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning of athletic injuries and illnesses. He/She/They shall also serve as a role model in meeting the complementary goals of the Athletic Department.

Requirements for the Position:

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) - Master’s Degree preferred.

• Current NATABOC certification. NYS Licensed or eligible for licensure.

• Experience working in an athletic training setting (collegiate experience preferred); New grads are encouraged to apply, and immersive experiences can be taken into account. Two (2) years experience preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and treat student-athletes with new/recurring injuries from athletic participation.

• Educating student-athletes on overall wellness techniques to include listening and dealing with mental health conditions.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work cooperatively with medical staff, coaches, athletic training students, and other healthcare providers

• Ability to clearly, accurately, and fully complete medical forms related to injuries and insurance coverage and to maintain required medical records;

• Excellent organizational and program design skills;

• Experience with concussion baseline testing, injury tracking software, and other computer programs.

• Demonstrated commitment to continued learning and professional development.

• Remain up to date with the athletic training professional certification requirements

• Have current CPR/AED, First Aid Professional Rescuer certification (instructor certification preferred)

• Other certifications preferred: CSCS, CES, PES, IASTM, BFR.

• Valid Driver’s license

Special Working Conditions:

• Regular evening and weekend hours are required. 

• Some travel will be required

• Must be able to lift/move objects of weight (can be up to/over 50 lbs)

• Maybe be required to drive school vans

Primary Duties: 

● Provide healthcare services for intercollegiate student-athletes under the direction of licensed physicians.

● Recognize, evaluate, assess and treat athletic injuries/illnesses or refer to medical professionals/services, and to provide immediate or follow-up care;

● Provide injury/illness prevention and risk management services for student-athletes; Provides treatment, rehabilitation and reconditioning programs in consultation with coaches and student-athletes.

• Assist Head Athletic Trainer with administrative responsibilities (student work study supervision, supplies/equipment inventory, facility maintenance, and medical record keeping).

• Provide consultation to the student-athlete and coach regarding injury status, clearance, and the ability to perform while maintaining proper confidentiality of student-athlete's medical history.

• Educate student-athletes, coaches, and staff on latest medical guidelines including, but not limited to, injury, illness, alcohol, drugs, and tobacco.

• Ensure appropriate coverage for practices, home games, and travel with assigned teams.

• Maintain accurate, complete, and precise injury documentation on student-athletes.

• Maintain direct, complete, honest communication with the Head Athletic Trainer and Director of Athletics & Recreation.

• Create and display informative bulletin board topics monthly.

• Maintain consistent and reliable attendance.

• Other duties as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer or Director of Athletics & Recreation.

Benefits:

This is a full-time 12mo exempt salaried position. The current salary is $66,300. This position includes a full benefits package - medical, dental, vision insurance; paid time off, paid sick time, tuition remission.

Application Information:

Interested candidates should send in a current resume, cover letter, and 3 references to

ddodson@sjny.edu to be considered.