Assistant Athletic Trainer

FORDHAM University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Fordham University is seeking an Assistant Athletic Trainer to provide medical evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation for student‑athletes on the designated varsity team. The role requires travel and evening/weekend hours as part of the athletic program.

Essential qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree, 1+ year experience, current ATC certification, NY licensure eligibility, and current First Aid/CPR‑AED. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• Current and active Board of Certification Athletic Trainer Certification.
• Currently licensed as an Athletic Trainer (ATC) in New York or eligible.
• First Aid and CPR/AED certifications current.

Responsibilities

• Provides medical treatment and rehabilitation for injured student‑athletes.
• Coordinates preseason physicals with coaches and team physicians.
• Communicates status with coaches and documents progress in medical records.
• Files insurance claims and coordinates with NCAA and league requirements.
• Assists with drug testing program and administrative duties.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree preferred

Job description

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.

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

• 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

Posting Number A1119P

Number of Vacancies 1

Start Date ASAP

Posting Date 08/14/2026

Special Instructions

Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Physical Activity and Work Environment

Physical Activity

Sitting Often

Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing)

Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) Often

Hearing, Listening, Talking Often

Standing

Standing Often

Walking

Walking Often

Running

Running Often

Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling

Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling Often

Climbing stairs Often

Climbing ladders

Climbing ladders Not Required

Reaching overhead

Reaching overhead Often

Pulling, pushing

Pulling, pushing Often

Shoveling

Shoveling Not Required

Lifting – up to 20 pounds

Lifting – up to 20 pounds Seldom

Lifting – up to 50 pounds

Lifting – up to 50 pounds Not Required

Lifting – over 50 pounds Not Required

Work Environment Office Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes., Outdoor Environment: Employees work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions., Noise: There is sufficient noise to require one to regularly shout in order to be heard above the noise level.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Supplemental questions you will be required to answer on the application (No action is needed on this page)

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a bachelor's degree?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a minimum of 1 year of experience as a certified athletic trainer?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you 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?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have current First Aid and CPR/AED certifications?
  • Yes
  • No