Assistant Athletic Trainer

Nazareth University; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution in Rochester is seeking a dedicated Assistant Athletic Trainer to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing crucial support in planning, developing, and implementing injury prevention and rehabilitation programs for student-athletes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in athletic training, emergency care, and injury rehabilitation. You will play a vital role in ensuring the health and safety of athletes during practices and games while maintaining accurate medical records. Join a vibrant community committed to equity and inclusion, where your contributions will make a significant impact on student success and well-being.

Qualifications

• NATABOC certification and NYS licensure are required.
• 1-3 years of experience in intercollegiate athletics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing injury care and rehabilitation programs.
• Provide coverage for practices and games, ensuring athlete safety.

Skills

Athletic Training

Emergency Cardiac Care

Injury Rehabilitation

Documentation Skills

Education

NATABOC Certification

NYS Licensure or Eligibility

CPR, First Aid, AED Certification

Tools

AED

Basic Office Equipment

Job description

Position Title Assistant Athletic Trainer Position Type Staff Requisition Number Posting101Staff Department Athletics Title of Supervisor Head Athletic Trainer Full-time/ Part-time Full-time Work Hours per Week Full-time Weeks Per Year 44 Months Per Year: 10 Work Days Weekdays, nights and weekends Work Hours 40 End Date (required for Temporary, Per Diem, Independent Contractor/Agency): Salary Range $47,000 to $48,500 Hours and Months 40 hours and 10 Months a year Exemption Status Exempt

Staff Job Description

Job Description Summary

The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for assisting in the planning, development, and implementation of prevention, care, and rehabilitation programs for athletic injuries.

This position will serve as the primary athletics trainer for a designated group of sports, as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer.

Essential Functions

Athletic Training Support

• Assisting the Head Athletic Trainer in providing student-athletes with pre-participation screenings, initial injury and illness evaluations, referrals, follow-up evaluations, wound care, and injury treatment.
• Delivering emergency cardiac care using an AED, along with other necessary emergency care.
• Supporting injury and post-surgery rehabilitation, taping, and bracing.

Practice and Game Coverage

• Day-to-day coverage of practices and games, both home and away, for specified intercollegiate teams-varsity and junior varsity. This includes pre-practice/game preparation, coverage during practices/games, and post-practice/game treatments and follow-up.
• Overseeing travel arrangements and supervising student staff during practices and games.

Facility and Rehabilitation Oversight

• Day-to-day coverage of the athletic training room for rehabilitation and evaluation of injuries.
• Maintaining accurate, complete, and timely documentation of medical records and injury reports, including daily updates on injury treatments and rehabilitation flow sheets for each student-athlete.

Administrative Duties

• Performing additional administrative duties as assigned.
• Serving as the primary athletics trainer for a designated group of sports as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer.
• Office work to include maintenance and updating of medical records, documentation of injuries, treatments, and rehabilitation flow sheets for each student-athlete.

Other Duties

• Other duties as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer.

Required Education, Experience, Technology Applications and Skills

• NATABOC certification
• NYS Licensure or eligibility
• CPR, First Aid, AED for Professional Rescuer certification
• At least 1-3 years of experience in intercollegiate athletics, collision sports, or related fields

Preferred Education, Experience, Technology Applications and Skills

• American Red Cross First Aid, CPR, and AED Instructor certification

Supervisory Responsibilities

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand, walk, and move around for extended periods; assist with lifting and carrying injured athletes as needed; demonstrate a variety of rehabilitation exercises; and work in a typical office environment using a computer, phone, and other office equipment. Must also be able to perform CPR if required.

Equipment to be used

• Basic office equipment, including but not limited to telephone, computer, copier, and scanner.
• AED and any specific modalities as required.

Posting Date 03/17/2025 Closing Date EEO Statement

Join Nazareth University, a leading institution in Rochester, NY, with a vibrant community of approximately 1,900 undergraduate and 500 graduate students. We seek dedicated staff members who are committed to supporting student success, community engagement, and championing equity and inclusion. Located just minutes from downtown Rochester, our campus provides a dynamic environment for professional growth, innovation, and collaboration.

At Nazareth, we are committed to equity and inclusion, ensuring equal access to employment opportunities without discrimination. We advocate for an inclusive workplace and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Our Anti-Discrimination Policy upholds fair treatment based solely on qualifications and merit.

Join us in celebrating diversity, where every individual, regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status, is valued and respected.

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