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Description
This position provides high quality comprehensive healthcare within a Division III institution. The ideal candidate will be able to assist our student-athletes with prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning of athletic injuries and illnesses. He/She/They shall also serve as a role model in meeting the complementary goals of the Athletic Department.
Requirements for the Position:
- Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) - Master’s Degree preferred.
- Current NATABOC certification. NYS Licensed or eligible for licensure.
- Experience working in an athletic training setting (collegiate experience preferred); New grads are encouraged to apply and immersive experiences can be taken into account, two years' experience preferred;
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate and treat student-athletes with new/recurring injuries from athletic participation;
- Educating student-athletes on overall wellness techniques to include listening and dealing with mental health conditions;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work cooperatively with medical staff, coaches, athletic training students, and other healthcare providers;
- Ability to clearly, accurately, and fully complete medical forms related to injuries and insurance coverage and to maintain required medical records;
- Excellent organizational and program design skills;
- Experience with concussion baseline testing, injury tracking software, and other computer programs;
- Demonstrated commitment to continued learning and professional development;
- Remain up to date with the athletic training professional certification requirements;
- Have current CPR/AED, First Aid Professional Rescuer certification (instructor certification preferred);
- Other certifications preferred: CSCS, CES, PES, IASTM, BFR.
Special Working Conditions:
- Regular evening and weekend hours are required.
- Some travel will be required
- Must be able to lift/move objects of weight (can be up to/over 50lbs)
Primary Duties:
- Provide healthcare services for intercollegiate athletes under the direction of licensed physicians.
- Recognize, evaluate, assess, and treat athletic injuries/illnesses or refer to medical professionals/services for immediate or follow-up care.
- Provide injury/illness prevention and risk management services for athletes; Provides treatment, rehabilitation and reconditioning programs in consultation with other healthcare professionals and coaches.
- Assist Head Athletic Trainer with administrative responsibilities (may include but not limited to: student work study supervision, supplies/equipment inventory, facility maintenance, and medical record keeping).
- Provide consultation to the athlete, coach, and parents (when needed) regarding injury status, clearance, and the ability to perform while maintaining proper confidentiality of athlete's medical history.
- Educate student-athletes, coaches, and staff on latest medical guidelines including but not limited to injury, illness, alcohol, drugs and tobacco.
- Ensure appropriate coverage for practices, home games and travel (when able) with assigned teams.
- Maintain direct, complete, honest communication with the Head Athletic Trainer daily.
- Create and display informative bulletin board topics throughout the academic year.
- Maintain consistent and reliable attendance.
- Other duties as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer or Director of Athletics.
Benefits:
This is a full-time 12mo exempt salaried position. The current salary is $64,350. This position includes a full benefits package - medical, dental, vision insurance; paid time off, paid sick time, tuition remission.
Application Information:
Interested candidates should send in a current resume, cover letter, and 3 references to bercolino@sjny.edu and clukas@sjny.edu to be considered.
Additional Information:
Established by the Sisters of St. Joseph in 1916, St. Joseph's University, New York is dedicated to delivering a rigorous academic and value-centered education for undergraduate and graduate students. Our mission is grounded in a liberal arts heritage that fosters both professional readiness and personal growth. As an independent, coeducational institution, St. Joseph's honors its Catholic roots while providing an accessible private education to a varied community of talented students.
To learn more about the Long Island Athletic Department at St. Joseph's University, please visit https://sjliathletics.com
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