Athletic Trainer

Southern New Hampshire University; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-quality medical insurance

Dental and vision plans

Paid time off

Employer-funded retirement

Free tuition program

Parental leave

Mental health resources

Job summary

Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester, NH is seeking a full-time Athletic Trainer to provide daily medical coverage for assigned sports, oversee injury prevention, concussion testing, treatment and rehabilitation, and maintain precise injury records. This is a 10-month on-site position reporting to the Head Athletic Trainer.

You will coordinate with coaches, ensure safety of student-athletes and staff, travel with teams, and uphold university policies and OSHA standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training and NH licensure active.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification aligned with NH standards.
• 1+ years in collegiate athletic training with injury prevention, evaluation and rehab.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily medical coverage for assigned sports and manage injuries.
• Injury prevention, emergency response, treatment and rehab; keep records.
• Communicate with coaches and student-athletes; enforce safety policies.
• Travel with athletic teams and maintain OSHA-compliant safety protocols.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

NATA certification

Athletic training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training

Job description

Southern New Hampshire University is a team of innovators. World changers. Individuals who believe in progress with purpose. Since 1932, our people-centered strategy has defined us — and helped us grow a team that now serves over 180,000 learners worldwide.

This position is based in the following office location:

Manchester, NH

The opportunity

Southern New Hampshire University's traditional campus in Manchester, NH is hiring a full-time Athletic Trainer. SNHU is an NCAA Division II institution and a member of the Northeast 10 Conference. You will report to the Head Athletic Trainer and help provide daily medical coverage to assigned sports along with injury prevention, baseline concussion testing, recognition, treatment, rehabilitation, and maintenance of accurate records of injuries. This position is located onsite and is a 10 month annual position.

What You’ll Do

• Help provide daily medical coverage to assigned sports
• Injury prevention, recognition, emergency response, treatment, rehabilitation, and maintenance of accurate records of injuries
• Communicate daily with our coaches and student athletes along with ensuring the safety of student athletes and staff by enforcing OSHA policies and safety procedures
• Maintain strict adherence to our established University and athletic training policies and procedures
• Work cooperatively with the head strength and conditioning coach regarding injuries and programming needs
• Travel with our athletic teams will be required
• Maintain a safe environment, medical supplies and emergency readiness. Practice emergency protocols
• Other responsibilities as assigned. Job responsibilities can change at any time, with or without notice

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Active New Hampshire Athletic Training license
• Current certification in CPR and First Aid that aligns with NH athletic training licensing standards and the Board of Certification CEU requirements
• 1+ years of working experience in a collegiate athletic training program with knowledge and skill in:
  • Experience with various therapeutic modalities and administering therapeutic/preventative exercise protocols
  • The application of multiple preventable adhesive taping techniques
  • Developing rehabilitation programs for multiple common athletic injuries
  • Performing systemic evaluation of athletic injuries
  • Injury tracking using online electronic medical record (EMR)
  • Experience in using a baseline concussion tool such as Sway Medical or similar and carry out return to play protocols
  • Experience in the Northeast region dealing with extreme cold temperatures and safety expectations for cold exposure
  • Experience in working with high impact sports
• Previous experience working with both male and female athletic teams
• Certified member of the NATA in good standing

This position follows an academic calendar and is active for 10 months out of the year, from August 15th to June 15th. The salary range listed in the compensation section below will be prorated based on a 10-month work year. This prorated range is 44,477.67 - $60,175.67.

We believe real innovation comes from inclusion - where different experiences, perspectives and talents are celebrated. So if you're wondering whether SNHU is right for you, you might be just the person we're looking for.

If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to fully engage in any part of the application or hiring process, please complete the Accommodation Request form or contact us at 603-626-9447. A member from the Employee Accommodation Support Center will be in contact with you within two business days to discuss your request.

Compensation

The annual pay range for this position is $49,750.00 - $79,615.00. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. We expect this position to be hired in the following target hiring range $54,974.00 - $74,376.00.

Exceptional Benefits (because You’re Exceptional)

You’re the whole package. Your benefits should be, too. As a full-time employee at SNHU, you’ll get:

• High-quality, low-deductible medical insurance
• Low to no-cost dental and vision plans
• 5 weeks of paid time off (plus almost a dozen paid holidays)
• Employer-funded retirement
• Free tuition program
• Parental leave
• Mental health and wellbeing resources