Assistant Athletic Trainer

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.
Title of Position
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Position Number
A11225
FLSA
Exempt
Scheduled Hours Per Week
35
Department
Athletic Training
Campus
Rose Hill
Work Arrangement
Onsite
Hybrid Policy:
Please review the Hybrid Policy at www.fordham.edu/hybridpolicy.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Associate Athletic Director and Head Trainer, the Assistant Athletic Trainer will perform injury evaluations, appropriate medical treatment, and rehabilitation care for student-athletes for the assigned varsity team. This position requires frequent travel and evening and weekend hours.

 

Essential Functions
Provides appropriate medical treatment to injured or ill student-athletes and manages rehabilitation on athletic-related injuries as needed.

Refers student-athletes to appropriate medical facilities, including scheduling student-athletes for medical appointments.

Communicates with team physicians regarding treatment and follow-up care of student-athletes.

Documents injury reports, progress notes, and team physician doctor’s clinics in Fordham Sports Medicine injury tracking software.

Files and coordinates medical insurance claims for assigned student-athletes.

Coordinates preseason physicals with coaches, student-athletes, and team physicians.

Communicates on a daily basis with coaches regarding the status of their student-athletes.

Coordinates preventive injury programs with the strength and conditioning specialist.

Assists with oversight of the University’s drug testing program and coordinates in conjunction with the NCAA and the Center for Drug-Free Sport.Assists the Head Athletic Trainer with administrative duties as needed.

Assists with oversight of summer camps/clinics. Complies with all NCAA, Atlantic 10, Patriot League, and University rules and regulations.

 

Essential Functions Note
This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.
Management Responsibilities
May provide peer-level coordination or subject-matter guidance to colleagues performing similar work and/or student, part-time workers, including helping organize tasks, clarify priorities, or review work for quality or consistency.
Additional Functions
Operates University-owned or leased vehicles to transport students, staff, and/or equipment in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and insurance requirements.

 

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree

Minimum of 1 year of experience as a certified trainer.

Current and Active Board of Certification Athletic Trainer Certification.

Currently licensed as an Athletic Trainer (ATC) in the state of New York or eligible to obtain a license as an Athletic Trainer (ATC) in the state of New York.

Current First Aid and CPR/AED certifications.

 

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills
High-level organizational skills.

Demonstrated commitment and motivation to build a successful program.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

 

Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Athletic Training or Relevant Field.

One or more years of athletic training experience in a Division I intercollegiate athletic program.

Experience as a Certified Athletic Trainer at the collegiate level.

Valid driver’s license.

 

Minimum Starting Salary
$66,555.
Maximum Starting Salary
$66,555.
Note
Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.
Is this a Union position?
No