"Temporary Resident Athletic Trainer"

Temporary Resident Athletic Trainer

Job #: 042545

Location: Syracuse, New York

Pay Range: $18.00 per hour

Hours:
Standard University business hours
8:30am - 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am - 4:30pm (summer)
Hours may vary based on operational needs. Evening and weekend hours will be required.

Job Description:

The Temporary Resident Athletic Trainer will provide quality comprehensive care for student-athletes through prevention, evaluation, care and treatment of injuries and illnesses and assist with injury rehabilitation. Serve as the in-season certified athletic trainer for teams as assigned including practice and game coverage as well as team travel. Team coverage could include: mens and womens lacrosse, mens rowing, football, cheerleading, womens tennis, and track and field.

Education and Experience:

• Masters degree in health-related field
• Certification by the National Athletic Trainers Association
• Licensed athletic trainer in the State of New York (Eligible)
• 0 -3 plus years of work experience at a Division One institution
• Certified in Functional Movement Screening (Preferred)

Skills and Knowledge:

• BOC Certified Athletic Trainer with 1 plus years of experience
• CPR Certified
• Training in Bloodborne pathogens
• Certified in Functional Movement Screening (Preferred)
• Soft Tissue Mobilization certification (Preferred)

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a certified athletic trainer for teams as assigned.
• Provide quality comprehensive care for ALL student-athletes through prevention, evaluation, care and treatment of injuries and illnesses and assist with injury rehabilitation.
• Screening and referral of student-athletes to team physicians when appropriate.
• Serve as the in-season certified athletic trainer for teams as assigned including practice and game coverage as well as team travel.
• Traveling nationally and internationally with the team.
• Team coverage could include: mens and womens lacrosse, mens rowing, football, cheerleading, womens tennis, and track and field.
• Compile and maintain injury and treatment documentation for the Sports Medicine Department.
• Assist with the supervision and daily operation of the main athletic training facility and satellite athletic training facilities.
• Assist with establishing, coordinating, supervising, and monitoring athletic training services to all student-athletes.
• Communicate with coaches and athletic department staff on various issues, including but not limited to: the Sports Medicine Department policies and procedures, student-athlete status, restrictions and treatment/rehabilitation, appointment compliance, and progress.
• Assist team physician and staff with the operation of the physicians clinic.
• Assist with upkeep of the facilities, emergency equipment, and modalities.
• Communicate with coaches and athletic department staff on various issues, including the Sports Medicine Department policies and procedures, student-athlete status, restrictions and treatment/rehabilitation appointment compliance and progress.
• Collaborate with other departments - strength and conditioning, academic services, mental health, and equipment room to provide a positive experience for the student athlete.

To apply, visit https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/112232