Assistant Athletic Trainer

Job Description:The University is seeking a full time (12 month) Assistant Athletic Trainer to grow its staff. This position involves assisting the Head Athletic Trainer in developing and implementing the sports medicine program for intercollegiate athletics. This position will be responsible for assisting in aspects of the sports medicine program including coordination of team doctor visits, game and practice coverage, rehabilitation, EMR records and data entries in the NCAA Surveillance System. The position reports to the Head Athletic Trainer and the Director of Athletics & Recreation.Supervisory Responsibilities:None.DutiesResponsibilities:Clinical Evaluation and Diagnosis:Evaluation of athletic injuriesServe as liaison between student-athletes and the team physician. This includes ensuring compliance with team physician instructionsAssist Head Athletic Trainer in coordinating allied healthcare services (physician, cardiologists, dentist, physical therapist, neurologists etc.)Immediate and Emergency Care:Responsible for assisting the head athletic trainer to make sure all policies and protocols are up to dateAssist the head athletic trainer to make sure all emergency equipment is functioningTreatment and RehabilitationResponsible for performing treatments within the scope of practiceResponsible for creating rehabilitation programsTreat acute and chronic injuries to maintain student athlete performanceOrganization and Professional Health and Well-BeingAssisting the Head Athletic Trainer in all aspects of the sports medicine program including coordination of team doctor visits, scheduling of team game and practice coverage, data logins of the NCAA Surveillance SystemMaintain computerized healthinjury records on supervised student-athletesAssist with maintaining athletic training facility and inventory of supplies and equipmentResponsible for updating and distributing summer paperwork for athletesAssist Head Athletic Trainer in filing secondary insurance claimsResponsible for assisting with inventoryGame CoverageTravel with teams as neededResponsible for setting up all emergency equipment on the fieldCommunicateCoordination with event staffRequired SkillsAbilities:Ability to work in a diverse work environment and to establish and maintain effective work relationships with school administrators, parents, students, and alumsAbility to lead and work independently as well as within a team environment.Ability to effectively communicate with student-athletes, coaches, health care professionals, as well as athletic and college administration.Qualifications:BOC certificationNATA Membership and NYS certification eligibleAmerican Red Cross CPRAEDFirst Aid certificationNPI numberEducation:Master's degree in related field.Experience:3-5 years of related experience.Physical DemandsOther RequirementsThis position requires persons to:Strong verbal and written communication skills.Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.Travel required for competitionsSalary:This exempt position has an annual salary range of $58,500.Hours Expectation:Full-time, 35 hours per weekHousing:Housing is not provided.Benefits:The University also offers a highly competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including tuition remission.

Created: 2025-02-04