Assistant Athletic Trainer

Position Summary
Reporting to the Associate AD, Head Athletic Trainer, the Assistant Athletic Trainer will perform injury evaluations, appropriate medical treatment, and rehabilitation care for student-athletes for the assigned varsity team. This position requires frequent travel, as well as evening and weekend hours.

Essential Functions
Provides appropriate medical treatment to injured or ill student-athletes and manages rehabilitation on athletic related injuries as needed. Refers student-athletes to appropriate medical facilities, including scheduling student-athletes for medical appointments. 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. Coordinates preseason physicals with coaches, student-athletes, and team physicians. 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 specialist. Assists with oversight of the University drug testing program and coordinates in conjunction with the NCAA and the Center for Drug-Free Sport. Assists the Head Athletic Trainer with administrative duties as needed. Assists with oversight of summer camps/clinics. Complies with all NCAA , Atlantic 10, Patriot League, and University rules and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Athletic Training or Relevant Field. One or more years of athletic training experience in a Division I intercollegiate athletic program. Experience as a Certified Athletic Trainer at the collegiate level. Valid driver’s license.

Work Environment
Office Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes., Outdoor Environment: Employees work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions., Extreme Cold: Temperatures typically below 32 degrees Fahrenheit for more than an hour., Extreme Heat: Temperatures typically above 100 degrees Fahrenheit for more than an hour., Noise: There is sufficient noise to require one to regularly shout in order to be heard above the noise level.