Location: Albany, NY Category: Professional Posted On: Tue Jul 12 2022 Job Description:
To provide the Department of Athletics with the administrative management necessary for the successful operation of a Division I athletics training and health care delivery system for over 450 student-athletes. The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for assisting the Head Athletic Trainer with the day-to-day operations of the athletic training room.
Primary Responsibilities:
The Assistant Athletic Trainer will be assigned to provide athletic training services for women’s basketball and will be responsible for daily practice and game athletic training coverage, team travel, coordinating all treatments, and physician referrals.
The responsibilities and duties for this position require long hours, varying schedules, including holidays, weekends, evenings, moderate to extensive travel, and light to moderate lifting.
Maintain National Athletic Trainer’s Association (NATA) certification, NY State Licensure, and current CPR/AED certification. Maintain certifications by completing the required continuing education requirements as established by the NATA.
Provide day-to-day athletic training services for all student-athletes in the area of injury prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning of athletic injuries.
Responsible for providing educational programs for student-athletes, coaches, and staff related to general health, current trends in sports medicine, nutrition, and sports supplements.
This position will be responsible for maintaining accurate and comprehensive medical records on each student-athletes, including all insurance correspondence.
Supervise and provide continuing education programs for all graduate assistant athletic trainers, interns, and work-study students.
Work under the direct supervision of a team physician to create and implement a health care delivery system that will collaborate with a network of physicians, hospitals, physical therapists, and specialists that will provide the most reasonable health care for student-athletes who become injured or ill as a result of participation in intercollegiate athletics.
Work with the Head Athletic Trainer and Student Health Services to provide day-to-day general medical coverage for student-athletes, including but not limited to organizing and administering pre-participation physical examinations, required laboratory and diagnostic tests, and physician referrals.
Assist the Head Athletic Trainer in establishing appropriate student-athlete insurance and coordinate and administer the insurance program, including claims, tracking, monitoring, and correspondence.
Responsible for complying with all NCAA and Conference applicable rules, the NATA Sports Medicine Handbook, and for implementing all required NCAA student-athlete safety and welfare policies and procedures related to concussion management, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, mental health, and other medical requirements.
Assist with organizing department-wide CPR/AED and medical emergency training.
Assist the Head Athletic Trainer with budget preparation, management, and consultation with the Head Athletic Trainer as it relates to the purchase of equipment and supplies.
Responsible for assisting with the drug-testing program in conjunction with Drug-Free Sport. Work with the Head Athletic Trainer in scheduling and facilitating all aspects of the drug program.
Provide necessary drug education programs to student-athletes, coaches, and staff related to banned substances, ergogenic aids, and nutritional supplements.
Coordinate all travel arrangements and requirements for medical staff for team travel, continuing education, and other professional development opportunities.
Other duties as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer.
Annually attend and ensure all of your reports attend the mandatory sexual violence prevention program as required by federal, state, SUNY, and University policies and procedures prior to or at the beginning of the academic year.
Job Requirements:
A master’s degree in athletic training from an accredited institution.
Certified by the National Athletic Trainer’s Association (NATA) and eligible for licensure in the State of New York and current certification in CPR/AED Training.
A minimum of 3-5 years as a certified athletic trainer, Division I experience preferred.
Knowledge of HIPPA regulations and computer literacy.
Effective educator, teacher, and communicator.
Ability to work under pressure.
Ability to work with a culturally diverse population
Additional Information:
Professional Rank and Salary Range: Assistant Athletic Trainer, SL-2
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