Outreach Athletic Trainer - Staten Island FerryHawks Baseball Team

JAG Physical Therapy•Staten Island, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an exciting seasonal opportunity for an Athletic Trainer to serve the Staten Island FerryHawks Baseball Team in Staten Island, NY, for the 2026 season. The role involves providing athletic trainer services and applicable administrative tasks to persons and organizations affiliated with JAG Athletic Training outreach athletic training contracts. The athletic trainer will practice within the parameters of their state of practice AT license bylaws and will follow the Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics as set forth by the National Athletic Trainers Association and Board of Certification on a seasonal basis. Duties are based on the needs of the contracted organization and JAG Athletic Training Services and may be modified by the Athletic Training Leadership team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Athletic Training (CAATE Approved program) and completion of the BOC certification.
Maintain the BOC-required 50 CEU’s per certification period (every two years).
Licensed by the State of New York as an Athletic Trainer.
Current BLS certification.
Maintain Personal Liability Insurance.
Flexibility and adaptability necessary to adjust to fluid situations is a must.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain an effective athletic training program for the contracted JAG Athletic Training organization, including a functional athletic training room with an updated, site-specific policies and procedures manual.
Provide AT services for athletic events and competition.
Create and maintain a safe playing environment by monitoring and controlling environmental risks.
Coordinate, manage, and implement the medical and risk management of all athletes, inclusive of preventative care (taping, bracing, etc.), emergency care (CPR, first aid, etc.), and maintain health records for athletes affiliated with the contracted organization.
Act as the workers compensation case manager for the professional contracted team both in and out of season, submitting all insurance information, facilitating appropriate referrals, tracking compensation claims & reporting back to the professional organization within HIPPA/FERPA guidelines in the event of an accident [professional only].
Demonstrate speed, efficiency, and flexibility in the provisions of care, utilizing effective critical thinking skills.
Document injury, illness, treatment, rehabilitation, etc., in adherence with the JAG Athletic Training policy and state of licensure professional practice standards.
Provide in-services and educational programs to local schools, coaches, athletes, and communities on health & fitness related topics.
Utilize effective communication skills to involve athlete, family, and others as necessary and appropriate in the plan of care (within HIPPA/FERPA guidelines).
Collaborate with other JAG professionals in programs such as Physical Therapy and physician-related services.
Regularly communicate with the supervising physician pertaining to standard operating procedures, developed in agreement with the supervising physician and covering AT, which the AT follows when not directly supervised by the physician.
When not at the assigned outreach location, assist with departmental administrative duties and day-to-day operations including small group service line process improvement and growth projects, as well as providing assistance to JAG Physical Therapy clinics and JAG Athletic Training partner sites.
Collaborate with marketing and promotional initiatives, and contribute to departmental improvement and growth projects.
Collaborate with the physical therapy service team in clinics to assist with daily operations.
Utilize clinical critical thinking and demonstrate ability to translate plans into action keeping in mind both short- and long-term goals and outcomes.
Oversee the ordering of AT supplies and equipment pertaining to the athletic training department and maintain an up-to-date inventory.
Other duties as assigned.