Athletic Trainer

About the role

The Athletics Department at Marist University invites applications for a full-time, 11-month position as an Athletic Trainer. This position will report to the Associate Athletic Director, Student-Athlete Health and Performance.

Responsibilities

• Assess student-athletes to screen for potential injuries or risk factors that would increase the risk of injury.
• Design and implement rehabilitation plans after carefully assessing a student-athlete’s injury.
• Select, apply, and evaluate the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions using evidence-based research to guide those decisions.
• Assess the student-athlete’s functional status, interpret the medical results, and determine the individual’s ability to return to his/her sport.
• Obtain and interpret environmental (e.g., ambient temperature, relative humidity, heat index, lightning) and student-athlete data (e.g., hydration status).
• Design and implement emergency action plans.
• Provide medical coverage for team practices and competitions for designated teams.
• Travel with and provide health care services to assigned teams for off campus events.
• Act as on-call health care provider for assigned sports while traveling off campus.
• Maintain working relationship with local EMS and campus Safety and Security.
• Provide emergency care under the policies and procedures of the Department of Sports Medicine and the Standing Orders with the supervising team physician(s).
• Demonstrate the ability to appropriately use the chain of command and protocol in injury management.
• Maintain certification through the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA).
• Complete Evidence Based Practice CEU’s.
• Maintain New York State Licensure/Registration through the State of New York Education Office, Office of the Professions.
• Maintain current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification, valid for two years.
• Participate in appropriate Department of Athletics Activities.
• Consultation & Communication
• Record evaluation findings and update clinical notes based on each student-athlete’s case daily.
• Communicate health information (including participation status) with: players, coaches, physicians, etc.
• Work with team physicians to provide continuum of care to student-athletes, coordinate and consult with outside physicians.
• Serve as a liaison between the team physicians, student-athletes, coaches, administrators, and parents regarding medical issues;
• Make referrals to team physicians/medical specialists or other healthcare facilities.
• Assist in the coordination of medical-related transportation of athlete.
• Report to Coordinator of Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer and Director of Athletics.
• Interact with external and internal constituents.
• Complete and maintain insurance injury reports and claim forms.
• Act as liaison between student-athletes/parents and insurance companies/administrative assistant insurance coordinator.
• Internal Office Assignments
• Coordinate staffing/scheduling for summer camps/clinics to ensure proper medical coverage.
• Career Development
• Career Development
• Coordinate rehabilitation programs (progression, adherence, etc.).
• Career Development
• Coordinate Athletic Training Students’ orientation and education.
• Career Development
• Certification of CPR/AED/First Aid for all athletic department staff (coaches, athletic administrators).
• Career Development
• Coordination of inventory of supplies.
• Career Development
• Coordination of equipment maintenance and repair (AEDs, modalities, etc.).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Sports Medicine, Athletic Training or Exercise Science
• 3-5 years of relevant work experience
• BOC certification and eligible for NY state license
• Valid driver's license with no serious convictions

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of sports medicine and athletic training principles
• Proficiency in computer software and databases

Benefits

• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 4 weeks of paid vacation beginning in the 6th year of employment
• Unlimited paid sick time
• 14+ paid holidays per year
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD)
• Life insurance
• Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation
• 403(b) defined contribution plan: First 6 years University contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%
• University contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years. Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7.
• Tuition Benefits: Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26. University pays 100% tuition only. Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution. Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the University.

About the Department/School

The Marist University Department of Athletics sponsors 23 Division I sports that compete in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) and the Pioneer Football League (PFL – Football Championship Subdivision). In its history, Marist is the MAAC all-time leader in conference championships and overall Commissioner’s Cups, an award that celebrates overall excellence and athletic achievement. The Red Foxes have led the conference in MAAC Academic Honor Roll for 17 straight seasons.

About Marist University

Founded in 1929, Marist is a comprehensive, independent four-year institution whose signature educational approach blends the liberal arts with pre-professional studies and emphasizes experiential learning to enrich classroom instruction. With campuses in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and Florence, Italy, plus over 70 programs offering a variety of international study, Marist is a portal to the world and is devoted to nurturing a welcoming, inclusive community. Through six schools offering almost 50 majors, Marist cultivates the intellectual growth and well-being of its more than 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students and encourages them to color outside traditional academic lines as they pursue coursework and personal experiences that provide valuable occupational expertise and reflect their individual passions. Marist has been acclaimed a top institution in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse, Princeton Review, and others.

Pay

$57,218.71

Schedule

Monday-Friday, Evenings, Weekends, Occasional Holidays