Athletic Trainer

Position Title Athletic Trainer Department/School Athletics Salary / Pay Rate $64,476.39 Job Summary The Athletics Department at Marist University invites applications for a full-time, 12-month position as an Athletic Trainer. This position reports to the Associate Athletic Director, Student-Athlete Health and Performance. Athletic trainers (ATs) are highly qualified, multi-skilled health care professionals who work under the direction of a physician as prescribed by state licensure statutes to provide preventative services, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention, and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions. This position covers the following teams: Women’s Basketball and Softball. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree 3-5 years of relevant work experience BOC certification and eligible for NY state license Valid driver's license with no serious convictions Essential Functions Prevention, Treatment, Rehabilitation Assess student-athletes to screen for potential injuries or risk factors that would increase the risk of injury. Design and implement rehabilitation treatment plans after carefully assessing a student-athlete’s injury. Select, apply, and evaluate the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions using evidence-based research to guide those decisions. Assess the student-athlete’s functional status, interpret the medical results, and determine the individual’s ability to return to his/her sport. Obtain and interpret environmental (e.g., ambient temperature, relative humidity, heat index, lightning) and student-athlete data (e.g., hydration status). Design and implement emergency action plans. Clinical Evaluation & Diagnosis Examine student-athletes who have acute, subacute, chronic musculoskeletal disorders or medical conditions and provide appropriate diagnosis. Consult with other health care providers, as needed. Oversee concussion (mild traumatic brain injury) protocol. Immediate & Emergency Care Provide medical coverage for team practices and competitions for designated teams. Travel with and provide health care services to assigned teams for off campus events. Act as on-call health care provider for assigned sports while traveling off campus. Maintain working relationship with local EMS and campus Safety and Security. Provide emergency care under the policies and procedures of the Department of Sports Medicine and the Standing Orders with the supervising team physician(s). Demonstrate the ability to appropriately use the chain of command and protocol in injury management. Professional Development Maintain certification through the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA). Complete Evidence Based Practice CEU’s . Maintain New York State Licensure/Registration through the State of New York Education Office, Office of the Professions. Maintain current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification, valid for two years. Participate in appropriate Department of Athletics Activities. Consultation & Communication Record evaluation findings and update clinical notes based on each student-athlete’s case daily. Communicate health information (including participation status) with: players, coaches, physicians, etc. Work with team physicians to provide continuum of care to student-athletes, coordinate and consult with outside physicians. Organization & Healthcare Administration Serve as a liaison between the team physicians, student-athletes, coaches, administrators, and parents regarding medical issues; Make referrals to team physicians/medical specialists or other healthcare facilities. Assist in correspondence with, contact development with, and cooperation with local healthcare providers, team physicians, and surgeons. Assist in the coordination of medical-related transportation of athlete. Reports to Associate Athletic Director, Student-Athlete Health and Performance. Interact with external and internal constituents. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree Required Application Documents Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3 Professional References Benefits The position includes a comprehensive benefit package*. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following: 3 weeks of paid vacation. 4 weeks of paid vacation beginning in the 6th year of employment. (***ADMIN ONLY***) Unlimited paid sick time. 14+ paid holidays per year. Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD). Life insurance. Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation. 403(b) defined contribution plan: First 6 years University contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%. University contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years. Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7. Remains 1% thereafter. Typical eligibility requirements: 1 year of service and 1,000 hours with Marist University. 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity – Roth option available. Voluntary, up to IRS maximum contribution. Tuition Benefits: Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26. University pays 100% tuition only. Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution. *Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the University. Job Details Type of Position: Full-time Classification: Administrative (Exempt) Months per Year: 12 Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, Evenings, Weekends, Occasional Holidays Hours per Week: 37.5 Location: Marist University Main Campus Number of Position Openings: 1 Equal Employment Statement Marist University is committed to creating an inclusive workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the University will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of all members of the Marist community. Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups. The University will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The University will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups. Marist's policy of non-discrimination includes not only employment practices but also extends to all services and programs provided by the University. It shall be considered a violation of University policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at Marist University on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other condition established by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr