Athletic Trainer

Cornell University•Ithaca, MI

7d•$72,209 - $77,625•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction and supervision of the Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine, the Athletic Trainer serves as the primary healthcare provider for assigned sports. This position requires the ability to think critically and make decisions regarding the prevention, assessment, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. The role necessitates the ability to collaborate closely with other healthcare providers, strength & conditioning, coaching staff, and sports performance personnel to optimize student-athlete health and performance. This role of athletic trainer is critical to the success of Cornell athletics. Athletic trainers play a central role in ensuring that student-athletes are healthy, prepared, and able to perform at their highest level while prioritizing their overall well-being. The athletic trainers assist in the daily management and operation of the athletic training room, provide event coverage as assigned, and will serve as a preceptor for athletic training students. This role operates within a high-performance, interdisciplinary model and requires a proactive, collaborative approach to holistic athlete care.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Athletic Training and 1 - 2 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certified Athletic Trainer and in good standing with the Board of Certification.
CPR and AED certification for the professional rescuer and emergency first aid.
Eligible for New York State Licensure.
Familiarity with electronic medical record systems and athlete management systems.
Experience collaborating with all health care professionals involved in the holistic care for student-athletes.
Experience collaborating with physical therapy and strength & conditioning regarding injury rehabilitation.
Must be familiar with NCAA rules and regulations.
Experience working directly with people from various socioeconomic backgrounds.
Experience modeling values that support inclusion, belonging, and wellbeing.

Nice To Haves

Previous work experience as an athletic trainer with an NCAA Division I athletics program.

Responsibilities

Serve as primary healthcare provider for assigned sports.
Prevent, assess, evaluate, treat, and rehabilitate athletic injuries.
Collaborate with other healthcare providers, strength & conditioning, coaching staff, and sports performance personnel.
Assist in the daily management and operation of the athletic training room.
Provide event coverage as assigned.
Serve as a preceptor for athletic training students.
Foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences, being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming, showing respect, compassion, and empathy, engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective, speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately, and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.