Assistant Athletic Trainer
About The Position
The Iona University athletic department is currently inviting applications for an open assistant athletic trainer position. Sport assignments for this position have not yet been finalized and will be determined based on departmental needs. The individual in this position will provide preventative and rehabilitative health care to Iona University student-athletes. Responsibilities of this position include providing athletic training services to the Iona student-athletes for practices and games, determining course of treatments for injured athletes, consulting the Head Athletic Trainer and/or referring to Team Physician as needed, and maintaining athletic training equipment and supplies. This individual will also assist in other responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer. A staff of ten Certified Athletic Trainers make up the Iona University Sports Medicine staff, and oversee the medical care of Iona’s 22 Varsity Sports.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training
- 1 to 2 year(s) of professional experience.
- Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of New York.
- Ability to pass a background check.
- Must be certified by the National Athletic Trainers Association.
- Valid Driver’s License.
Responsibilities
- Providing athletic training services for all varsity sports at Iona University.
- Travel required for assigned sports.
- Attendance at scheduled team practices and games.
- Injury prevention, clinical evaluation and diagnosis, immediate care, treatment, rehabilitation and reconditioning, organization and administration, and professional responsibility.
- Assist Sports Medicine Team with Pre-Participation Physical Examinations.
- Refer Iona student-athletes to Team Physician, Specialist, Emergency Room, or other Allied Health Care Provider when appropriate.
- Development and implementation of rehabilitation programs individualized to student-athletes under prescribed guidelines by Team Physician.
- Maintain a clean and well-organized Athletic Training Room.
- Meet NATA continuing education requirements.
Benefits
- Health/Vision/Dental Insurance.
- 403(b) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan - Up to 10% match for eligible employees.
- NATA dues paid.
- Financial support for Professional Development/ CEUs.
- Disability coverage.
- Paid vacation and personal days.
- Life Insurance.
- Transportation Benefit plan, which allows employees to pay for transit passes on a pre-tax basis.
- Personal Property & Liability Insurance Program through MetLife Auto & Home.
- Free Parking on both the New Rochelle and Bronxville Campuses.
- Employee Discounts with numerous participating retailers such as Verizon, AT&T, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Enterprise, Orlando Vacations, Perkspot, New York Zoos & Aquariums, and more.
- Free use of our Athletic and Fitness facilities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
