Head Athletic Trainer

National Collegiate Athletic Association; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in New York is seeking a full-time Head Athletic Trainer to oversee athletic training for student-athletes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sports medicine and hold necessary certifications, providing essential care and working closely with health professionals to maintain the athletes' best interests.

Qualifications

• Experience in collegiate athletics.
• Certified by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification (NATABOC).
• New York State Athletic Training Licensure.

Responsibilities

• Prevention and evaluation of athletic injuries.
• Coordination of medical coverage for competitions.
• Record-keeping and EMR documentation.

Skills

Injury prevention

Athletic injury evaluation

Counseling

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree/Bachelor’s degree in appropriate area

Job description

Job Summary:
Monroe University-Bronx is seeking a full-time Head Athletic Trainer within the athletic department in Bronx, NY. Monroe University-Bronx houses 7 Division III NJCAA (National Junior COLLEGE Athletic Association) sports programs and requires competitive Sports Medicine oversight.

Location: Monroe University-Bronx is located in an easily commutable location on the NYC Subway 4 Train line, a .6 mile walk from the Metro-North Fordham Station and close to Interstate 87 (Major Deegan).

Description:
The Head Athletic Trainer works under the supervision of the Director of Athletics and Team Physician and provides athletic training care to student athletes competing in the University’s athletic program. Responsible for the prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation of injuries within the University’s comprehensive sports medicine program and under the direction of the standing orders set by the University’s Team Physician.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Prevention of athletic injuries and illnesses
• Evaluation and Treatment of athletic injuries
• Assist in yearly physicals
• Providing counseling and education to student athletes
• Athletic training administrative duties
• Coordination and scheduling of medical coverage for home and away competitions including set up and breakdown of water, ice, training table, medical supplies etc.
• Home game and Practice Coverages
• Travel to National Tournaments
• Record-keeping and EMR documentation
• Work with doctors and other allied health professionals to deliver care to student athletes
• Maintain inventory, ordering and stocking of supplies
• Maintenance of the Athletic Training Room
• Ability to make sound decisions in the best interest of the program

Required Qualifications
• Master’s degree/Bachelor’s degree in appropriate area of specialization with experience in collegiate athletics
• Certified by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification (NATABOC)
• New York State Athletic Training Licensure
• National Provider Identity (NPI)
• Familiarity with NCAA, NAIA or NJCAA governing rules
• Ability to work flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, have the ability to travel, and possess communication skills to work with a diverse constituency including students, parents, coaches, faculty, staff, administration, and outside contacts
• Flexibility to attend functions organized by Monroe University with intent to educate, share, and celebrate the Monroe University philosophy and the success of our students