Assistant Athletic Trainer
About The Position
Work in conjunction with the Head Athletic Trainer and Team Physician(s) to coordinate and administer a comprehensive sports medical program for the college’s 19 Division III intercollegiate sports. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Provide athletic training services for the College's athletic department, included but not limited to prevention, recognition, clinical evaluation and diagnosis, immediate care, treatment, rehabilitation and reconditioning of athletic injuries, educational programs, and counseling for patients. Provide athletic training services including attendance at scheduled team practices, as well as home competitions. Away competitions as needed. Consult with Team Physician(s) for guidance on the treatment of injured patients, and report on their progress. Serve as a liaison for patients between physicians, sport coaches, parents, and other health care providers as needed. Required to maintain accurate medical records on all injuries, treatment, rehabilitation, provider-patient communication, and physician referrals. Preparing documents (injury and illness reports, care and reconditioning updates, daily athletic training records, and communication summaries) and other correspondence for sport coaches. Work in conjunction with the Head Athletic Trainer and coaching staff to ensure safety in the design and implementation of fitness, nutrition and conditioning programs customized to meet individual patient needs. Understanding of NCAA medical guidance and make appropriate adjustments as needed. Participating weekly in the mentorship program with Head Athletic Trainer Assisting in the advancement of the athletic training facility including maintenance, upkeep, inventory and ordering.
Requirements
- Ability to work (some) early mornings, evenings, weekends, and travel with collision sport teams (Football, Women’s Ice Hockey, Men’s Lacrosse) when necessary.
- Work pre-determined holidays between athletic training staff.
- Ability to understand and enforce safety procedures and perform moderate physical activity.
- Required handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds and standing and/or walking for more than 4 hours per day.
- Basic computer skills (Excel, Word, Teams, etc.)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Requires exposure of outdoor elements and the ability to tolerate extreme weather conditions.
- Possess and maintains Athletic Training certification through the Board of Certification (BOC) and the New York State Department of Education Licensure.
- Current certification in CPR/AED for the professional rescuer or equivalent.
- Master’s degree in athletic training.
- 1-3 years of experience May include completion of clinical immersion experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide athletic training services for the College's athletic department, included but not limited to prevention, recognition, clinical evaluation and diagnosis, immediate care, treatment, rehabilitation and reconditioning of athletic injuries, educational programs, and counseling for patients.
- Provide athletic training services including attendance at scheduled team practices, as well as home competitions. Away competitions as needed.
- Consult with Team Physician(s) for guidance on the treatment of injured patients, and report on their progress.
- Serve as a liaison for patients between physicians, sport coaches, parents, and other health care providers as needed.
- Required to maintain accurate medical records on all injuries, treatment, rehabilitation, provider-patient communication, and physician referrals.
- Preparing documents (injury and illness reports, care and reconditioning updates, daily athletic training records, and communication summaries) and other correspondence for sport coaches.
- Work in conjunction with the Head Athletic Trainer and coaching staff to ensure safety in the design and implementation of fitness, nutrition and conditioning programs customized to meet individual patient needs.
- Understanding of NCAA medical guidance and make appropriate adjustments as needed.
- Participating weekly in the mentorship program with Head Athletic Trainer
- Assisting in the advancement of the athletic training facility including maintenance, upkeep, inventory and ordering.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
