Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine (Athletics Trainer)

The City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 98,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The City University of New York seeks an Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine to oversee the Athletic Training Program and ensure comprehensive care for student-athletes. The role requires a strong background in athletic training, healthcare coordination, and effective communication skills, with responsibilities that include managing medical services and developing injury protocols. This position offers a competitive salary and valuable professional development opportunities within a dynamic educational environment.

Benefits

Health plans

Competitive retirement benefits

Tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study

Generous paid time off

Access to diverse academic programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years' experience as a certified, head athletic trainer.
• Strong professional presence with effective communication skills.
• Certified to instruct First Aid, CPR, and AED.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Athletic Training Program for all varsity and club sports.
• Oversee medical services during practices and competitions.
• Establish Injury Management Protocols and Emergency Plans.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Healthcare Coordination

Emergency Protocol Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

National Athletic Trainers Association certification (preferred)

Job description

Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine (Athletics Trainer)

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Duties

TheAssistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine(Athletics Trainer) will report to the Director of Athletics at The City College of New York. In addition to the CUNY Title Overview, the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine(Athletics Trainer) duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Managing and administering the quality of the Athletic Training Program for all varsity athletic programs and club sports housed in the department of athletics.
• Providing oversight of the Athletics Training and Strength & Conditioning Services Unit.
• Overseeing medical services during practices and competitions throughout the academic year.
• Establishing Injury Management Protocols and Emergency Medical Plans with the Physician and applicable campus constituents.
• Serving as the NCAA required Health Care Athletics Administrator and coordinating on campus healthcare and support services for student-athletes.
• Establishing and coordinating Pre-Participation Evaluations (PPE’s) for all programs housed under the Department of Athletics. In addition, the Assistant Director will develop an annual operating budget and oversee the purchasing of sports medicine clinical supplies and equipment.
• Preparing and maintaining appropriate athletic injury care records and reports as required following all NCAA, HIPPA, and NATA guidelines.
• Reporting the progress of injury and recovery of athletes to coaches, physicians, and/or the Director of Athletics or administrative designee as necessary. In addition, presenting regularly to all staff about sports medicine practices, updates, and new legislation.
• Conducting First Aid/ Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training and certification sessions for staff.
• Following and enforcing all Institutional, National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), and City of University of New York Athletic Conference (CUNYAC) medical policies and procedures.
• Work schedule will include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  
  

POSITION DETAILS

Duties

TheAssistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine(Athletics Trainer) will report to the Director of Athletics at The City College of New York. In addition to the CUNY Title Overview, the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine(Athletics Trainer) duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Managing and administering the quality of the Athletic Training Program for all varsity athletic programs and club sports housed in the department of athletics.
• Providing oversight of the Athletics Training and Strength & Conditioning Services Unit.
• Overseeing medical services during practices and competitions throughout the academic year.
• Establishing Injury Management Protocols and Emergency Medical Plans with the Physician and applicable campus constituents.
• Serving as the NCAA required Health Care Athletics Administrator and coordinating on campus healthcare and support services for student-athletes.
• Establishing and coordinating Pre-Participation Evaluations (PPE’s) for all programs housed under the Department of Athletics. In addition, the Assistant Director will develop an annual operating budget and oversee the purchasing of sports medicine clinical supplies and equipment.
• Preparing and maintaining appropriate athletic injury care records and reports as required following all NCAA, HIPPA, and NATA guidelines.
• Reporting the progress of injury and recovery of athletes to coaches, physicians, and/or the Director of Athletics or administrative designee as necessary. In addition, presenting regularly to all staff about sports medicine practices, updates, and new legislation.
• Conducting First Aid/ Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training and certification sessions for staff.
• Following and enforcing all Institutional, National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), and City of University of New York Athletic Conference (CUNYAC) medical policies and procedures.
• Work schedule will include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  
  

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree minimum and four years' plus related experience as a full time, certified, head athletic trainer at a NCAA 4-year college institution required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters’ Degree.
• National Athletic Trainers Association certification.
• NCAA College campus experience with multiple sports’ coverage.
• Certified to instruct First Aid, CPR, and AED.
• A thorough understanding of budgets, purchasing, and insurance claims processing.
• Working knowledge of NCAA rules and compliance policies.
• A strong professional presence and effective written and oral communication skills.
• Certified by a nationally recognized strength and conditioning association as a strength and conditioning coach.
  
  

Cuny Title Overview

Develops, coordinates and administers a comprehensive training and sports medicine program for intercollegiate sports and provides related professional and administrative services.

• Develops and maintains a program of preventive physical care for student-athletes; and coordinates physical examination screenings
• Supervises treatment and referral of injuries and interfaces directly with medical personnel in the treatment of such athletes; coordinates rehabilitation programs; may administer related insurance program(s)
• Determines and ensures the acquisition of safety equipment and supplies applicable to each intercollegiate sport
• Supervises maintenance of statistical records of team injuries and medical data
• Assists coaches in planning and instructing physical training programs for athletes.
• Plans and schedules the purchasing of all sports medical program supplies and equipment within allocated budget parameters
• Recruits, instructs, supervises and reviews the performance of training staff
• Performs related duties as assigned.
  
  

Job Title Name: Student Athletics Trainer

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Assistant

FLSA

Exempt

Compensation And Benefits

Salary Range: $98,995-$109,025. Salary commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

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CLOSING DATE

July 1, 2025.

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Job ID

30413

Location

City College of New York

Seniority level

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  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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• Industries

  Higher Education

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