Athletic Trainer

Cornell University; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornell University is seeking an Athletic Trainer for an 11-month, full-time position within Athletics/Sports Medicine in Ithaca, NY. You will serve as the primary healthcare provider for assigned sports, manage the athletic training room, and provide event coverage as needed while prioritizing student-athlete health and well-being.

Responsibilities include collaboration with healthcare providers, strength & conditioning staff, coaches, and sports performance personnel; precepting athletic

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Athletic Training and 1–2 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary healthcare provider for assigned sports and manage the athletic training room.
• Provide event coverage and collaborate with coaches, physicians, and performance staff.
• Precept athletic training students and maintain comprehensive medical records.

Skills

Certified Athletic Trainer

CPR certification

AED certification

Education

Master's degree in Athletic Training

Job description

Student and Campus Life (SCL) inspires transformation in all Cornell students on their journey of individual, academic and personal evolution. Our division is comprised of leading student affairs experts who support our campus on pressing student life matters including public service, health, wellness, social justice, residential living, food services, sports, recreation, career services, and student activities and organizations including sorority and fraternity life. We provide support and services to roughly 25,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students on multiple campuses in the U.S. and abroad.

Cornell University is an NCAA Division I institution and a member of the Ivy League. The university fields teams in 37 intercollegiate sports and provides a comprehensive physical education program. The university is committed to excellence in academics and athletics, gender equity and diversity in its programs, and a well-balanced, broad-based intercollegiate athletics program. Athletics and Physical Education offers a diverse program of physical and outdoor education, recreational services, intramural sports and intercollegiate athletics competition, plus Wellness programs for faculty and staff and fitness centers for the entire Cornell community.

Under the direction and the supervision of the Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine, the Athletic Trainer serves as primary healthcare provider for assigned sports. This position requires the ability to think critically and make decisions regarding prevention, assessment, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Needs to possess the ability to collaborate closely with other healthcare providers, strength & conditioning, coaching staff, and sports performance personnel to optimize student-athlete health and performance is essential. This role of athletic trainer is critical to the success of Cornell athletics. Athletic trainers play a central role in ensuring that student-athletes are healthy, prepared, and able to perform at their highest level while prioritizing their overall well-being. The athletic trainers assist in the daily management and operation of the athletic training room, provide event coverage as assigned and will serve as a preceptor for athletic training students.

This role operates within a high-performance, interdisciplinary model and requires a proactive, collaborative approach to holistic athlete care.

This is an 11-month, full-time position requiring extensive hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays and travel. The salary range for the 11-month position is $66,192 to $67,683 (12-month equivalent is $72,209 to $73,836); final offer will depend on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Success Factors

• Ability to manage multiple high-level responsibilities and medical emergencies in a fast-paced, high-pressure Division I environment while maintaining composure and professionalism.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and collaborate effectively with student-athletes, coaches, physicians, and strength & conditioning and sports performance staff.
• Demonstrated commitment to student-athlete health, safety, well-being, and long-term development.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of maintaining comprehensive medical records and documentation, including but not limited to, injury reporting, objective testing and data collection.
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a commitment to continuous learning and implementation of best practices.
• Ability to positively influence and guide student-athletes and staff and athletic training students.
• Work independently as well as function effectively in a team and within a diverse group of people.
• High energy, strong work ethic, and willingness to commit to the demands of a 11-month, full-time role.

While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Athletic Training and 1 - 2 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certified Athletic Trainer and in good standing with the Board of Certification.
• CPR and AED certification for the professional rescuer and emergency first aid.