Assistant Athletic Trainer for Sports Medicine

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Tuition remission for employees and/or

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Voluntary Legal plan

FSA

Job summary

Saint Peter's University is seeking an Assistant Athletic Trainer for its 16-sport Division 1 program. The role reports to the Associate Director of Athletics for Sports Medicine and supports medical care across home and away contests.

Responsibilities include developing health care policies, documenting student-athlete injuries, and implementing evidence-based treatment plans under supervision. Requires NJ ATC license and flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; ATC certification in New Jersey.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willing to work nights and weekends for events.
• Familiarity with NCAA rules and compliance regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing healthcare, welfare, emergency action, and SOP procedures and policies.
• Perform daily operations of the athletic training room and during home/away events.
• Respond to medical emergencies and provide immediate care.
• Document injuries and medical records for student-athletes.
• Develop prevention, rehabilitation, and treatment plans under supervision.
• Complete administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

ATC certification (NJ)

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

About Saint Peter's University

Saint Peter's is one of 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States. Established in 1872, the University blends a unique learning experience shaped by rigorous academics, internships that provide real-world experience, community service, and a genuine, caring community that supports alumni long after graduation. Saint Peter's offers more than 50 undergraduate majors as well as master's level and doctorate programs.

Job Summary:

The Assistant Athletic Trainer (#1) for Sports Medicine reports to the Associate Director of Athletics for Sports Medicine and serves as a member of the Sports Medicine Team. This department oversees the Sports Medicine operations for a 16-sport Division 1 athletics program competing in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Reports to the Associate Director of Athletics for Sports Medicine.
• Assists in developing all healthcare, S-A welfare, emergency action and SOP procedures and policies as well as training room regulations.
• Assists in developing the administrative policy for the sports medicine department.
• Performs daily operations of the athletic training room, home athletic events, away contests.
• Responds to athletic medical emergencies and provide immediate care.
• Documents injuries and medical records for student-athletes
• Utilizes Best Practices and an Evidence Based approach create prevention, rehabilitation and treatment plans for all student-athletes under the supervision of the Associate Director for Sports Medicine.
• Completes administrative duties as assigned.
• Must have ATC certification in good standing.
• Must have valid Athletic Training license in New Jersey or be qualified to obtain a New Jersey License.
• Practices and maintain professional conduct in the Athletic Training Field.
• Additional duties as assigned by the Senior Associate Director of Athletics for Sports Medicine.

Salary Range:

$60,000 - $62,700

Benefits:

Along with a competitive salary, we provide a robust benefits package to support your health and future goals.

Key Benefits Include:

• Paid Time Off: Paid holidays, personal days, vacation, and sick leave
• Health Coverage: Health insurance, dental insurance, and vision discount plan
• Life Insurance: Employer-provided life insurance
• Life & Disability Insurance: Voluntary life and voluntary disability coverage
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with employer contributions
• Tuition Remission: An attractive tuition remission policy for employees and their dependents
• Additional Perks: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Voluntary Legal plan, FSA and more

The well-being of our employees is a priority for our University, and we are committed to promoting your success and well-being.

Qualification Standards:

In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description, employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable NCAA, Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference and Saint Peter's University regulations, for areas and departments with which their essential functions cause them to interact.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required, as well as ATC Certified in the State of New Jersey. Master's degree preferred. Ability to perform detailed work with accuracy under time pressures.
• Candidate must have a clear understanding of NCAA rules and compliance regulations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills combined with the ability to interact with diverse groups.
• Willing to work nights and weekends in support of scheduled events are required.

Experience:

• Preferred three to five years of full-time experience in intercollegiate athletics department of sports medicine. Familiarity with policy issues concerning the administration of intercollegiate athletics and higher education preferred.