What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Athletic Trainer position at St. Joseph's University, New York?
Job Summary:
This position provides high quality comprehensive healthcare within a Division III institution. The ideal candidate will be able to assist our student-athletes with prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning of athletic injuries and illnesses. They shall also serve as a role model in meeting the complementary goals of the Athletic Department.
Skills & Characteristics Required for Position:
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate and treat student-athletes with new/recurring injuries from athletic participation.
- Educating student-athletes on overall wellness techniques to include listening and dealing with mental health conditions.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work cooperatively with medical staff, coaches, athletic training students, and other healthcare providers
- Ability to clearly, accurately, and fully complete medical forms related to injuries and insurance coverage and to maintain required medical records;
- Excellent organizational and program design skills;
- Experience with concussion baseline testing, injury tracking software, and other computer programs.
- Demonstrated commitment to continued learning and professional development.
- Remain up to date with the athletic training professional certification requirements
- Have current CPR/AED, First Aid Professional Rescuer certification (instructor certification preferred)
- Other certifications preferred: CSCS, CES, PES, IASTM, BFR.
Special Working Conditions: Regular evening and weekend hours are required.
Primary Duties:
- Provide healthcare services for intercollegiate athletes under the direction of licensed physicians.
- Recognize, evaluate, assess, and treat athletic injuries/illnesses or refer to medical professionals/services for immediate or follow-up care.
- Provide injury/illness prevention and risk management services for athletes; Provides treatment, rehabilitation and reconditioning programs in consultation with other healthcare professionals and coaches.
- Assist Head Athletic Trainer with administrative responsibilities (may include but not limited to: student work study supervision, supplies/equipment inventory, facility maintenance, and medical record keeping).
- Provide consultation to the athlete, coach, and parents (when needed) regarding injury status, clearance, and the ability to perform while maintaining proper confidentiality of athlete's medical history.
- Educate student-athletes, coaches, and staff on latest medical guidelines including but not limited to injury, illness, alcohol, drugs and tobacco.
- Ensure appropriate coverage for practices, home games and travel with assigned teams.
- Maintain direct, complete, honest communication with the Head Athletic Trainer daily.
- Create and display informative bulletin board topics throughout the academic year.
- Maintain consistent and reliable attendance.
Secondary Duties
- Other duties as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer or Director of Athletics.
Requirements
Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent). Current NATABOC certification. NYS Licensed or eligible for licensure. Master’s Degree preferred.
Experience Preferred: Two (2) years of full time experience working in an athletic training setting.
Interested candidates should send in a resume, cover letter, and 3 references to the clukas@sjny.edu to be considered.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $64,350.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $64,350