Job Description

Assistant Athletic Trainer

Athletic Training, Rose Hill

Fordham University

 

Fordham University has an excellent reputation as a dynamic institution located in New York City.  Founded in 1841, Fordham enrolls more than 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students in its 9 Colleges and Schools. 

 

• Fordham University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to its employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• We offer tuition remission for employees and their dependents 
• A generous employer match towards a 403(b) retirement plan.
• As a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), Fordham is considered a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, a federal program designed to forgive student loan debt for employees of certain public and certain nonprofit employers.
• As part of its work-life balance program, the University provides generous PTO including 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 2 personal days, 6 summer Fridays, and holidays that include paid time off between Christmas and New year.  
• University employees have access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). EAP provides no-cost, professional, and confidential services, to help employees and family members address a variety of personal, family, life, and work-related issues.

 

Position Summary

Assistant Athletic Trainer’s primary responsibility is Men’s Basketball. Secondary sport coverage as assigned by Head Athletic Trainer. Must also assist with coverage of all 22 varsity sports.

 

Essential Functions         

• Performs injury evaluations of varsity student-athletes.
• Provides appropriate medical treatment to injured or ill student-athletes.
• Responsible for rehabilitation on athletic related injuries.
• Provides first aid and emergency care when necessary.
• Refers Student-Athletes to appropriate medical facilities including scheduling student-athletes for medical appointments.
• Attends home/away games & all practices for Men’s Basketball.
• Provides availability on road trips for medical treatments & be available for emergency situations.
• Works evening and weekend hours as assigned. Occasional holiday hours required based on team schedule.
• Coverage of summer practices and workouts.
• Needs to be flexible with practice/game schedule changes & assist with coverage of the athletic training room as requested.
• Communicates with team physicians regarding treatment and follow-up care of student-athletes.
• Documents injury reports, progress notes, and team physician doctor’s clinics in Fordham Sports Medicine injury tracking software.
• Files and coordinates medical insurance claims for assigned student-athletes.
• Assists with pre-participation physicals.
• Communicates on a daily basis with coaches regarding the status of their student-athletes.
• Coordinates preventative injury programs while working with the strength and conditioning coach.
• Assists with University drug testing program and coordinates in conjunction with the NCAA and the Center for Drug Free Sport.
• Notifies and educates student-athletes regarding NCAA banned drugs and supplements.
• Assists with the recruiting, supervision and scheduling of student athletic trainers.
• Administrative duties as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer.
• Work summer camps/clinics as assigned.
• Maintains all certifications (NATA, CPR, First Aid) and licenses (New York State).
• Collects and files all student-athlete’s medical forms
• Complies with all NCAA, Atlantic 10, Patriot League, and University rules and regulations.
• Demonstrates understanding of customer service to the student-athletes and coaches.
• Follows and enforces all Athletic Training Room rules.
• Maintains the cleanliness and organization of the Athletic Training Room.

 

Required Qualifications   

• Master’s Degree in Athletic Training
• 3+ years of experience working for an intercollegiate athletic program.
• Current BOC certification & in good standing
• Currently Licensed as an Athletic Trainer (ATC) in New York State or eligible to obtain licensure
• First Aid and CPR/AED certification
• Extremely well organized and highly motivated with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to function in stressful situations.
• Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

 

Preferred Qualifications  

• Experience as a Certified Athletic Trainer at the collegiate level with men’s and women’s sports.

 

Minimum Starting Salary: $64,300

 

Maximum Starting Salary: $70,000

 

Note: Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

 

FLSA CATEGORY: Exempt

 

START DATE: ASAP

 

APPLY HERE: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/5325

 

ABOUT FORDHAM

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its 9 colleges and schools.  It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.  

 

Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

 

Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories

 

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