"Associate Athletic Trainer"

Job Summary

The Associate Athletic Trainer is responsible for assisting the Head Athletic Trainer in the education, prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries incurred by Mercy University intercollegiate athletes.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. It in no way states or implies that the responsibilities listed are the only duties required to perform in this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position responsibilities if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

• Supervise/Provide coverage and care of teams for practices and games (will involve some travel and work on weekends)
• Work with the Team Physician for the Health Care of the Student Athletes
• Create and maintain accurate records of athletic injuries and rehabilitation
• Assist with administrative tasks required for athletic injury insurance claims
• Assist in maintaining a safe and clean Athletic Training Room
• Mentor interns from Mercy University’s Exercise Science Program
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum of one (1) year experience as a practicing National Athletic Trainers Association
• (NATA) Board of Certification (BOC) certified Athletic Trainer is preferred
• Strong oral and written communication skills, as well as excellent interpersonal skills are required

Education Requirements

• Maintain NATA BOC certification
• Maintain Athletic Trainer license in the state of New York
• Bachelor's degree required

Physical/Other Requirements

• Flexibility to work weekends and travel
• Must be able to push, pull, move or lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to meet all general health requirements for the position as per university policies