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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 A03930
FLSA Exempt
Scheduled Hours Per Week 35
Department Athletic Training
Campus Rose Hill
Work Arrangement Onsite
Hybrid Policy: Please review the Hybrid Policy here.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Associate Athletic Director and Head Athletic 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, as well as 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.
Provides first aid and emergency care when necessary.
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 preventative injury programs while working with the strength and conditioning specialist.
Assists with oversight of the University 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
Attends home and away games for selected intercollegiate teams, as well as practices for assigned teams.
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 Not responsible for supervision or oversight of others.
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 Board of Certification Athletic Trainer certification.
Currently licensed 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 building a successful program.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Valid driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Athletic Training
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
Minimum Starting Salary $62,400
Maximum Starting Salary $64,025
Qualifications
Note Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.
Is this a Union position? No
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number A666P
Number of Vacancies 1
Start Date ASAP
Posting Date 06/03/2024
Special Instructions
EEO Statement
Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity 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.
