Assistant Athletic Trainer

Fordham University · New York, NY · 1 wk ago

OTHR$67k/yrFull-time

About the organization

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

About the role

Reporting to the Associate Athletic Director and Head Trainer, the Assistant Athletic Trainer will perform injury evaluations, appropriate medical treatment, and rehabilitation care for student-athletes for the assigned varsity team. This position requires frequent travel and evening and weekend hours.

Responsibilities

Provides appropriate medical treatment to injured or ill student-athletes and manages rehabilitation on athletic-related injuries as needed.
Refers student-athletes to appropriate medical facilities, including scheduling student-athletes for medical appointments.
Communicates with team physicians regarding treatment and follow-up care of student-athletes.
Documents injury reports, progress notes, and team physician doctor’s clinics in Fordham Sports Medicine injury tracking software.
Files and coordinates medical insurance claims for assigned student-athletes.
Coordinates preseason physicals with coaches, student-athletes, and team physicians.
Communicates on a daily basis with coaches regarding the status of their student-athletes.
Coordinates preventive injury programs with the strength and conditioning specialist.
Assists with oversight of the University’s drug testing program and coordinates in conjunction with the NCAA and the Center for Drug-Free Sport.
Assists the Head Athletic Trainer with administrative duties as needed.
Assists with oversight of summer camps/clinics.
Complies with all NCAA, Atlantic 10, Patriot League, and University rules and regulations.
May provide peer-level coordination or subject-matter guidance to colleagues performing similar work and/or student, part-time workers, including helping organize tasks, clarify priorities, or review work for quality or consistency.
Operates University-owned or leased vehicles to transport students, staff, and/or equipment in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and insurance requirements.

Note: This list is not intended to be exhaustive. The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Minimum of 1 year of experience as a certified trainer
Current and Active Board of Certification Athletic Trainer Certification
Currently licensed as an Athletic Trainer (ATC) in the state of New York or eligible to obtain a license as an Athletic Trainer (ATC) in the state of New York
Current First Aid and CPR/AED certifications

Skills

High-level organizational skills
Demonstrated commitment and motivation to build a successful program
Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Athletic Training or Relevant Field
One or more years of athletic training experience in a Division I intercollegiate athletic program
Experience as a Certified Athletic Trainer at the collegiate level
Valid driver’s license

Pay

Minimum Starting Salary: $66,555 | Maximum Starting Salary: $66,555

Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

Benefits

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Retirement plans
Life insurance
Short and long-term disability
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Tuition remission
Generous time off

Schedule

Scheduled hours: 35 per week
Frequent travel required
Evening and weekend hours required
Onsite work arrangement with hybrid policy (see Hybrid Policy)