Description

Job Title:                     Head Football Athletic Trainer

Reports to:                  Director of Sports Medicine

Job Summary:

Monroe University is seeking a Fulltime Head Football Athletic Trainer position within the athletic department in New Rochelle, NY. Monroe University Mustangs houses 19 sports programs. Monroe University is currently transitioning into the NCAA DII from the NJCAA. Please see job description for complete details.

Description:

The Head Football Athletic Trainer works under the supervision of the Director of Sports Medicine, Director of Athletics and Team Physician to provide athletic training care to student athletes competing in the university’s athletic program. They are responsible for the prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation of injuries within the university’s comprehensive sports medicine program and under the direction of the standing orders set by the university’s Team Physician. 

Primary Responsibilities:

        Football

        Secondary Sport coverage

        Prevention of athletic injuries and illnesses

        Evaluation and Treatment of athletic injuries

        Work collaboratively with members of the sports medicine team and athletic department

        Assist in yearly physicals

        Providing counseling and education to student athletes

        Set up and breakdown for home and away contests of water, ice, training table, medical supplies etc.

        Home game and Practice Coverages

        Travel to away games

        Recordkeeping and EMR documentation

        Work with doctors and other allied health professionals to deliver care to student athletes

        Maintenance of the Athletic Training Room

Required Qualifications:

        Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training with experience in collegiate athletics

        Minimum 3-5 years’ experience with football 

        Certified by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification (NATABOC)

        NYS Athletic Training Licensure

        Emergency Cardiac Care Certification

        Ability to work flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, have the ability to travel, and possess communication skills to work with a diverse constituency including students, parents, coaches, faculty, staff, administration, and outside contacts

        Flexibility to attend functions organized by Monroe University with intent to educate, share, and celebrate the Monroe University philosophy and the success of our students

Preferred Qualifications:

        Master’s degree in Athletic Training or appropriate area of specialization with experience in collegiate athletics

        Familiarity with NCAA DII governing rules 

Benefits:

        401(k)

        Dental insurance

        Health insurance

        Life insurance

        Paid time off

        Retirement plan

        Vision insurance

Other benefits as available:

        Opportunities for Tuition remission within Monroe University BA/BS degrees, and King Graduate programs considered after your first year of full-time employment

Job Type: Full-time

Estimated Hours/Salary: 75,000 – 80,000

Interested candidates should submit:

1.       Cover letter

2.       Current résumé or curriculum vitae

3.       Contact information for three professional references