Description
The Head Athletic Trainer serves sport programs and student-athletes by providing comprehensive health care to include preventive and rehabilitative care of injuries. They serve as a role model in meeting the complementary goals of the Athletic Department.
Skills, Characteristics Required for Position:
- Demonstrated ability to help student-athletes with new/recurring injuries recover physically and emotionally;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work cooperatively with medical staff and students;
- 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;
- Ability to motivate and lead a staff of athletic trainers;
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the stages of student development and the importance of holistic education;
- Demonstrated commitment to continued learning and professional development;
- Remain up-to-date with the athletic training profession and related fields;
- Maintain current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications.
Primary Duties:
Provide health care services for intercollegiate student-athletes under the direction of licensed physicians, podiatrists, and/or dentists;
Recognize, evaluate, assess and treat athletic injuries/illnesses or refer to medical professionals/services to provide immediate or follow-up care;
Lead, motivate and monitor staff. Assign sport oversight to athletic training staff according to interests and strengths. Responsible for year-end staff evaluations;
Provide injury/illness prevention and risk management services for student-athletes; Provide treatment, rehabilitation and reconditioning programs;
Oversee administration of the Athletic Training room. This includes determining and monitoring budget, supplies/equipment inventory, facility maintenance, and medical record keeping;
Provide consultation to the student-athlete and coach regarding injury status, clearance, and the ability to participate while maintaining proper confidentiality of the student-athletes’ 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 and home games; travel with assigned teams, where applicable;
- Ensure safety, cleanliness, and security of The Hill Center Athletic Training Room;
- Maintain rehabilitation equipment to include proper code and inspection certificates;
- Responsible for the proper storage and elimination of medical records;
- Maintain accurate, complete, and precise injury documentation on student-athletes;
- Serve as the Athletics and Recreation Department insurance policy liaison to the University’s insurance provider;
- Maintain consistent and reliable attendance;
- Conduct and interpret pre-participation and other relevant screening information received from student-athletes, in accordance with accepted guidelines to minimize risk.
Secondary Duties:
Assist with oversight of scheduling of on-campus Athletics and Recreation facilities and public spaces within The Hill Center;
Serve on appropriate Departmental and campus-wide committees;
Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics and Recreation.
Salary Start: $66,300-$74,000
Please send cover letter, resume and list of three references to:
Jill Conroy, Interim Director of Athletics & Recreation
Requirements
Education Required: Master’s Degree; NYS licensing requirements must be met and maintained throughout employment; NATABOC certified.
Experience Required: 3-years’ experience in athletic training required; collegiate experience strongly preferred.
Special Working Conditions: Regular evening and weekend hours are required.
