What are the responsibilities and job description for the Athletic Trainer position at State University of New York, Cortland?
Athletic trainers provide consultation, advice, referrals, care and management of athletic injury and illness to SUNY Cortland Intercollegiate Athletes. A primary role of the athletic trainer is to work as member of the medical staff in providing prevention, preconditioning, conditioning, treatment, care, and rehabilitation for intercollegiate athletes. Athletic Trainers will work as a preceptor in the
CAATE– accredited athletic training program. Annual 10 – month obligation dates are 8/01-5/31.
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CAATE– accredited athletic training program. Annual 10 – month obligation dates are 8/01-5/31.
Watch to learn more about careers at SUNY Cortland:https://vimeo.com/1038936490
What makes SUNY Cortland a great place to work?
- Our positions provide predictable salary progressions, and many offer permanency.
- Generous benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, various retirement program options, paid family leave and/or parental leaves, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, long term disability and tuition reimbursement.
- SUNY Cortland prioritizes work-life balance and well-being in all forms. The university’s state-of-the-art Student Life Center is free for employees to use, with membership options for families. SUNY Cortland’s Child Care Center welcomes the children of employees and community members, as space allows. Alternate work schedules are available with a supervisor’s approval.
- Professional development opportunities exist through training, continuing education programs, tuition reimbursement and conference travel, based on funding.
- Cortland County and surrounding areas offer easy access to arts, entertainment, outdoor recreation and much more. Experience Cortland dives deep into the region’s offerings
Major Responsibilities
- Work within the team of medical staff to provide care for intercollegiate athletes including practice and contest coverage, prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses
- Document, track, and maintain medical charts and report injuries. Communicate with physicians, coaching staff, and the head athletic trainer regarding injury status of athletes
- Assist with the organization and administration of all pre-participation physicals with student health services, coordinate medical clearance and eligibility for practice and competition
- Travel with intercollegiate athletic teams as assigned by the head athletic trainer
- Work a flexible schedule, including weekends, evenings and holidays as contest and practice requires
- Maintain requirements for current Board of Certification (BOC) certification to practice as an Athletic Trainer including: Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC) and appropriate Continuing Education Units (CEU’s)
- Maintain current New York State Licensure to practice as an Athletic Trainer
Functional and Supervisory Relationships
- Reports to the Head Athletic Trainer
- Works closely with physicians and coaching staff
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in athletic training or related field
- Current Board of Certification (BOC) certification
- New York State license as a Certified Athletic Trainer, or eligible upon appointment
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a professional athletic training education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE)
- Professional experience in the college or university setting
- College or university athletic trainer preceptor experience
- 2 or more years of post-certification/licensure professional experience
- Current New York State license as a Certified Athletic Trainer
About the University
A top public university of approximately 6,600 students located in the geographic center of New York State, SUNY Cortland provides accessible, affordable education to students from across the U.S. body. One of 13 comprehensive universities in the State University of New York system, SUNY Cortland prides itself on its rigorous undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts, sciences, education, and professional studies. For more than 150 years, SUNY Cortland has provided unmistakable value for students seeking a well-rounded academic, athletic, and social experience. The University ranks among the top campuses in the nation on Money magazine’s “Best Colleges for Your Money List,” fields a powerhouse Division III athletics program and boasts an impressive network of alumni making a difference in education, business, government, fitness, medicine and many other fields.
EEO Statement
The State University of New York at Cortland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act (AA/EEO/ADA) employer. The university actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the university.
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