ASSISTANT ATHLETIC TRAINER

March 6, 2025

Brooklyn Campus

Athletics

Reports to: Director of Athletics and Recreation & Head Athletic Trainer (Dual Reporting Line)

Supervises: None

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Assistant 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 Athletics and Recreation Department.

Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree and NYS licensing requirements must be met and maintained throughout employment; Master’s Degree preferred; NATABOC certified.

Experience Required: High School/College or Professional experience or current graduate of an athletic training program.

Special Working Conditions: Regular evening and weekend hours are required.

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;
• 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 healthcare services for intercollegiate student-athletes under the direction of licensed physicians, podiatrists, or dentists;
• Recognize, evaluate, assess and treat athletic injuries/illnesses or refer to medical professionals/services, and to provide immediate or follow-up care;
• Provide injury/illness prevention and risk management services for student-athletes; Provide treatment, rehabilitation and reconditioning programs in consultation with coaches and student-athletes.
• Assist Head Athletic Trainer with administrative responsibilities (student work study supervision, 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 perform while maintaining proper confidentiality of student-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 accurate, complete, and precise injury documentation on student-athletes.
• Maintain direct, complete, honest communication with the Head Athletic Trainer and Director of Athletics & Recreation.
• Create and display informative bulletin board topics monthly.
• Maintain consistent and reliable attendance.

SECONDARY DUTIES:

• Other duties as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer or Director of Athletics & Recreation.

Salary: $65,000.00

Please send cover letter, resume and list of three references to:

Megan Valentine, Director of Athletics & Recreation
mvalentine2@sjny.edu

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Your employment is contingent upon receipt of proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Please note that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requires that all U.S. employers complete and retain a current Form I-9 for each individual they hire for employment in the United States, verifying the employment eligibility and identity documents presented by the employee and recording the document information. You will be required to complete your portion of the document, with your documentation verifying your identity and eligibility to work, no later than your third day of employment.