Assistant Athletic Trainer, Full Time Seasonal

Niagara University•Niagara University, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under specific/routine supervision, the Assistant Athletic Trainer assists the Head Athletic Trainer with overall care of men's and women's intercollegiate athletic program.

Requirements

Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays when necessary.
Strong organizational, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
Ability to perform athletic training skills for men's and women's intercollegiate athletic program.
Knowledge of techniques for caring for injuries, rehabilitation, and prevention.
Ability to receive telephone calls, respond to inquiries and communicate with others by telephone.
Ability to travel.
Ability to drive a personal or university vehicle for the purpose of university business.
Bachelor degree in athletic training or related field required.
NATA certification required.
NYS Certification or ability to gain certification within the first year of employment.
Valid driver's license required.
License must meet insurance company rules and regulations for driving underwriting criteria.
OSHA Class I

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
American Red Cross CPR/FA instructor preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide coverage at assigned games and practice sessions
Oversee work-study students and/or student intern athletic trainer(s)
Provide quality care for athletic injuries including evaluation, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries and related illness
Document injuries
Process insurance claims
Perform other administrative duties as they arise
Maintain confidentiality of information (including but not limited to: student and employee personal information, student grades, etc.), both during and after their employment with the University. Any question regarding the confidentiality of material, should be referred to the supervisor. Any violation shall subject the employee to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
Perform other duties as assigned
Provides coverage at assigned games and practice sessions; oversees work-study students and/or student intern athletics trainer(s); provides quality care for athletic injuries including evaluation, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries and related illnesses.
Documents injuries; processes insurance claims; works with NU Drug and Alcohol Education and testing programs; performs other administrative duties.
Communicates with Head Coaches of assigned sports in regards to injuries and rehabilitation.

Benefits

Low-cost health benefits
6% 403b contribution
affordable tuition at Niagara University for you and eligible immediate family members
tuition exchange at other designated universities for eligible dependent children
generous holidays (20 days annually)
PTO
½ day Fridays throughout the summer
approved employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
free parking
on-site dining options
fresh coffee at Tim Horton's and Starbucks