Per Diem, Athletic Trainer

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a part-time Athletic Trainer to provide on-site coverage for practices, games, and events. You will evaluate and treat injuries, assist with prevention strategies, and administer rehabilitation under the Head Athletic Trainer's direction.

You will respond to emergencies, communicate with coaches and staff, and maintain accurate records while upholding NCAA rules and institutional policies in a busy collegiate environment.

Qualifications

• NATABOC certified, NY State licensed or eligible, CPR/AED certified.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s degree preferred in Athletic Training or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in higher education or professional sports setting.
• Ability to lift equipment and work in various environmental conditions.
• Ability to travel, work evenings, weekends and some holidays as needed.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Strong computer, interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site athletic training coverage for practices, competitions, and events as assigned.
• Evaluate, treat, and manage athletic injuries in accordance with established protocols.
• Assist with injury prevention strategies, including taping, bracing, and warm-up oversight.
• Administer therapeutic modalities and rehabilitation exercises under the direction of the Head Athletic Trainer.
• Respond to emergency situations and provide appropriate first aid and acute care.
• Communicate effectively with coaches, athletes, and athletic training staff regarding injury status and participation.
• Maintain accurate and timely injury documentation and treatment records.
• Assist with maintaining a clean, organized, and safe athletic training environment.
• Adhere to institutional policies, procedural and governing body regulations.

Skills

NATABOC certified

CPR/AED certified

Strong computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Ability to travel

Evenings/weekends flexibility

Valid driver’s license

Ability to lift equipment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training or related field

Master’s degree in Athletic Training or related field

Job description

Position Description

Shifts will vary approximately 4-6 hours per day (includingpractices and game coverage as assigned)

Reports To:

Head Athletic Trainer

Job Responsibilities

• Provide on-site athletic training coverage for practices,competitions, and events as assigned.
• Evaluate, treat, and manage athletic injuries in accordancewith established protocols.
• Assist with injury prevention strategies, including taping,bracing, and warm-up oversight.
• Administer therapeutic modalities and rehabilitation exercisesunder the direction of the Head Athletic Trainer.
• Respond to emergency situations and provide appropriate firstaid and acute care.
• Communicate effectively with coaches, athletes, and athletictraining staff regarding injury status and participation.
• Maintain accurate and timely injury documentation and treatmentrecords.
• Assist with maintaining a clean, organized, and safe athletictraining environment.
• Adhere to institutional policies, departmental procedures, andapplicable governing body regulations.

Requirements

• NATABOC certified, NY State licensed or eligible. CPR / AEDcertified.
• Strong computer, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel, work evenings, weekends and some holidays asneeded.
• Bachelor's degree required, Master’s degree preferred inAthletic Training or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in higher education or professionalsports setting.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and some holidays asneeded.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift equipment on occasion and work in variousenvironmental conditions.
• Ability to foster positive relationships and createpartnerships with a wide range of constituent groups.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, strong attentionto detail and keep specific timelines.
• Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skillswith the ability to problem solve.