Assistant Athletic Trainer

Position Details

Position Information


About Fordham


Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Title of Position
Assistant Athletic Trainer


Position Number
A11225


FLSA
Exempt


Scheduled Hours Per Week
35


Department
Athletic Training


Campus
Rose Hill


Work Arrangement
Onsite


Hybrid Policy:
Please review the Hybrid Policy at


Position Summary


Reporting to the Associate Athletic Director and Head 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 and 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 preventive injury programs with the strength and conditioning specialist.

Assists with oversight of the University's 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.

Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.


Management Responsibilities
May provide peer-level coordination or subject-matter guidance to colleagues performing similar work and/or student, part-time workers, including helping organize tasks, clarify priorities, or review work for quality or consistency.


Additional Functions


Operates University-owned or leased vehicles to transport students, staff, and/or equipment in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and insurance requirements.

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience


Bachelor's Degree

Minimum of 1 year of experience as a certified trainer.

Current and Active Board of Certification Athletic Trainer Certification.

Currently licensed as an Athletic Trainer (ATC) in the state of New York or eligible to obtain a license as an Athletic Trainer (ATC) in the state of New York.

Current First Aid and CPR/AED certifications.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills


High-level organizational skills.

Demonstrated commitment and motivation to build a successful program.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

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.

Minimum Starting Salary
$66,555.


Maximum Starting Salary
$66,555.


Note

Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.


Is this a Union position?
No

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number
A1120P


Number of Vacancies
1


Start Date
ASAP


Posting Date
08/14/2026


Special Instructions

EEO Statement


Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.