COLLEGE BACKGROUND: The State University of New York Maritime College is an undergraduate and graduate institution focused on engineering, business, science, and maritime transportation. SUNY Maritime College was founded in 1874 and holds the distinction of being the first and largest maritime school in the United States. The College is located at historic Fort Schuyler in Throggs Neck, New York, just 14 miles from midtown Manhattan.

Facts-at-Glance

Founded 1874

• A four-year college of the 64-campus State University of New York (SUNY)
• The oldest and largest maritime college in the country
• Marine Engineering and Naval Architecture programs are ABET accredited
• Home of the Empire State VI, a 17,000 ton, 565-foot training ship
• Cadets travel to at least 12 foreign countries during three Summer Sea Terms
• NCAA Division III member of the Skyline Conference and ECFC Football Conference

POSITION SUMMARY: The Assistant Athletic Trainer helps coordinates all aspects of SUNY Maritime College's Athletic Training Facility. This position will be responsible for assisting in coordinating all elements of Athletic Training and Sports Medicine including, but not limited to: Student-Athlete clearance, treatment, return to play protocols, rehabilitation programs, practice coverage, competition coverage, etc. This position will directly report to the Head Athletic Trainer and Director of Athletics

POSITION DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND COMPETENCIES:

• Help oversee the evaluation and treatment of student-athletes for injuries, rehabilitation protocols, prevention programs, testing, and other athletic training procedures
• May be responsible for wellness and prevention initiatives for club sports
• Assist in providing athletic training support for sport teams for practice, home and away events, and special events hosted by the institution
• Assist in designing and implementing preseason exercise and rehabilitation programs for student-athletes with histories of injuries or test results that warrant such programs
• In consultation head athletic trainer, make decisions regarding upgrading of rehabilitation programs according to periodic reevaluation of injured student-athletes
• Assist in overseeing individual student-athlete files with regard to testing, prevention, and rehabilitation program results; records of training-room visits; athletic injury reports; and other data files related to the treatment of student-athletes
• Assist in supervising the athletic training room and maintain regular hours
• Assist in developing and supervising treatment protocols to be executed
• Assist in operating under the instructions and recommendations of team physicians
• Consult with head coaches and strength and conditioning coaches to align training strategies with injury prevention and the needs of injured or recovering student-athletes
• Produce reports as requested by the athletic director for health and performance, coaches, or team physicians
• In conjunction with team physicians as required, demonstrate exemplary professional judgment and concern for the welfare of student-athletes in all decision making related to restriction or resumption of athletic participation
• Demonstrate the highest standard of professional behavior in day-to-day relationships with student-athletes and coaches
• Maintain required confidentiality related to student-athlete health information
• Develop an exemplary level of confidence on the part of coaches and student-athletes for his or her professional knowledge
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer, Assistant Director for health and performance or the athletic MD
• Conform to the highest standards of professional conduct regarding compliance with department and institutional policies and procedures and adherence to the rules and regulations of athletic governance organizations of which the institution is a member
• Contribute to the maintenance of good working relationships with all staff, student-athletes, and external constituents through (a) a positive and constructive approach to all tasks, (b) respect for the competencies of others, and (c) appropriate conflict resolution behavior
• Engages in professional development opportunities
• Serve as a positive role model and mentor to the student community
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training or related field
• 2-3 years of experience in the college or professional sports setting
• NATABOC certified, NY State licensed or eligible
• Strong computer, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to travel, work evenings, weekends, and some holidays as needed
• Exemplary ethical conduct and conformance to NCAA rules and regulations with specific knowledge of Division III rules
• Possess a valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Lift equipment on occasion and work in various environmental conditions
• Foster positive relationships and create partnerships with a wide range of constituent groups.
• Work in a fast-paced environment, strong attention to details and keep specific timelines

Classification/Salary Range: The Assistant Athletic Trainer is a UUP position. The anticipated salary range for the position is $50,000 to $60,000 annually, with an outstanding benefits package (for more information please see the UUP Benefits Summary). Salary will commensurate with qualifications and experience. Review of applications to commence immediately and conclude when the position is filled.

Special Notes: This is a full-time college year 10-month appointment UUP Position. Fair Labor Standard Acts (FLSA) Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Internal and external search to occur simultaneously.

Budget Title: Assistant Athletic Trainer
Local Title: Assistant Athletic Trainer
Line #: 00347

SUNY Maritime College is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disabled/Affirmative Action employer, committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For our full non-discrimination statement, see: http://www.sunymaritime.edu/affirmative-action.

SUNY Maritime College is committed to maintaining a safe environment for its students, faculty, staff, volunteers and the general public that use our facilities. Therefore, in order to ensure the hiring of employees of the highest integrity and to maintain a safe campus community, SUNY Maritime College will conduct pre-employment background investigations on all individuals for whom employment is to be offered.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a copy of our crime statistics is available upon request by calling (718) 409-7305. It can also be viewed online by selecting University Police > Safety Information > Clery Safety Report (Annual Security & File Safety).