Assistant Athletic Trainer (71101)

About Pratt

Pratt Institute provides the creative leaders of tomorrow the professional knowledge and experience to make a better world. A world-class and internationally ranked college with programs in art, design, architecture, liberal arts and sciences, and information studies, Pratt offers nearly 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

The Institute’s impact expands beyond its 25-acre residential campus in Brooklyn to cutting-edge facilities throughout the borough, a landmark building and public gallery in Manhattan, as well as an extension campus, Pratt Munson College of Art and Design in Utica, New York. On Governors Island, Pratt is a core partner on the Stony Brook University team selected to develop the New York Climate Exchange, a research and educational hub poised to establish New York City as the global leader for the most pressing issue of our time: climate change. Another extension of Pratt’s campus is the Research Yard, a 20,000-square-foot facility that brings together the research activities of Pratt Institute under one roof in the Brooklyn Navy Yard (BNY).

Education

Since our founding in 1887, Pratt has upheld the belief that education should be accessible to all who wish to learn. As a community, we define ourselves as standard setters who are:

• Resourceful and collaborative problem solvers,
• Socially responsible and equity-centered creatives,
• Adaptable and resilient global stewards,
• Inquisitive and compassionate community members.
  
  

Description

The Assistant Athletic Trainer, will assist and serve under the supervision of the Associate Director for Athletic Training, Student Wellness and Academic Success as an athletic trainer for all student-athletes at Pratt Institute. The Assistant Athletic Trainer must be able to build positive relationships with scholar-athletes, coaches, staff, and campus partners.

The Assistant Athletic Trainer is a full time, 10 month position (Mid-August to Mid-May).

The Athletics and Recreation Department is committed to providing a wide range of activities and services that assist Pratt students of various backgrounds and abilities in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Pratt Institute has an athletics history dating back to the founding of the institution. Currently, Pratt is a member of NCAA Division III and the Atlantic East Conference (AEC).

Examples of Duties

• Assists the Associate Director for Athletic Training, Student Wellness and Academic Success for all sports and provides coverage for all athletic teams.
• Helps develop and implement policies and procedures for athletic training programs.
• Arranges for and assists with pre-season physical examinations for all sports; and helps coordinate physical screenings to detect pre-existing conditions that would limit or prevent participation in intercollegiate athletics.
• Responsible for working in conjunction with other health care providers with regard to student-athlete care and rehabilitative protocols.
• Provide care for visiting teams when they are unable to provide their own medical staff.
• Helps facilitate educational training programs for student-athletes, coaches, staff, and athletic personnel with regards to athletic training procedures, basic injury care, concussion signs, symptoms, and protocols, heat acclimatization, and other health related protocols.
• Record keeping and documentation of walk-in visits, injury evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitative procedures.
• Provide scheduled walk-in care hours for student-athletes.
• Provide student-athletes with preventative care techniques, injury evaluation, emergency care, wound care, mental health care, physician or other health care provider referral, and rehabilitative care.
• Provide guidance in connecting student-athletes with various on-campus resources such as health services, learning access center, and counseling center
• Travel related to conference and NCAA tournaments, as needed.
• Keep abreast of NCAA, conference and departmental rules and regulations
• Attend department and division meetings.
• Support and attend department and campus functions (i.e.: Accepted Students Day, The Charlies, Orientation) as directed
• Complete campus trainings (i.e.: Title IX)
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• BOC certified along with NYS license
• First Aid and CPR AED Certification
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to work well in diverse environment
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to drive Pratt vehicles if needed
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited Athletic Training program
• Two years experience working with athletic teams
• Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
• First Aid and CPR/AED instructor certification
• Experience using Sportsware
  
  

Supplemental Information

• Professional references will be requested later in the interview process. Candidates should be prepared to provide at least three professional references, including two current or former managers/supervisors. We encourage submitting up to five references total to ensure alternate contacts are available if needed.
  
  

**Please Note: We are currently unable to support new H-1b visas for candidates residing outside of the United States.**

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pratt Institute recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.

At Pratt, we prioritize equity and have established a systematic approach to guarantee fair treatment for everyone. If your background and expertise align with the requirements of the position, you will be contacted for further instructions.