Assistant Athletic Trainer

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Professional

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Department:

Athletics Administration - 07115

Locations:

Albany, NY

Posted:

May 2, 2024

Closes:

Jun 9, 2024 - 11:59 PM EDT

Type:

Full-time

Ref.No.:

WF230431

PositionID:

174881

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About University at Albany:

Established in 1844 and designated a University Center of the State University of New York in 1962, the University at Albany's broad mission of excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, research, and public service engages a diverse student body of approximately17,000 students in nine schools and colleges across three campuses.

Located in Albany, New York, New York State's capital, the University is convenient to Boston, New York City, and the Adirondacks.

Job Description:

The Assistant Athletic Trainer at the University of Albany will provide the Department of Athletics with the administrative management necessary for the successful operation of a Division I athletics training and healthcare delivery system for over 450 student-athletes. The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for assisting the Head Athletic Trainer with the day-to-day operations of the athletic training room and will be assigned to provide athletic training services for one sport, or a Fall and a Spring sport, and will be responsible for daily practice and game athletic training coverage, team travel, coordinating all treatments, and physician referrals.

Primary Responsibilities:

The responsibilities and duties for this position require long hours and varying schedules, including holidays, weekends, and evenings, moderate to extensive travel, and light to moderate lifting.

• Maintain National Athletic Trainer's Association (NATA) certification, NY State Licensure, and current CPR/AED certification. Maintain certifications by completing the required continuing education requirements as established by the NATA.
• Provide day-to-day athletic training services for all student-athletes in the area of injury prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning of athletic injuries.
• Responsible for providing educational programs for student-athletes, coaches, and staff related to general health, current trends in sports medicine, nutrition, and sports supplements.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate and comprehensive medical records on each student-athlete, including all insurance correspondence.
• Work under the direct supervision of a team physician to create and implement a healthcare delivery system that will collaborate with a network of physicians, hospitals, physical therapists, and specialists to provide the most reasonable healthcare for student-athletes who become injured or ill as result of participation in intercollegiate athletics.
• Work with the Head Athletic Trainer and Student Health Services to provide day-to-day general medical coverage for student-athletes, including but not limited to organizing and administering pre-participation physical examinations, required laboratory and diagnostic tests, and physician referrals.
• Assist the Head Athletic Trainer in establishing appropriate student-athlete insurance and coordinate and administer the insurance program, including claims, tracking, monitoring, and correspondence.
• Responsible for complying with all NCAA and Conference applicable rules, the NATA Sports Medicine Handbook, and for implementing all required NCAA student-athlete safety and welfare policies and procedures related to concussion management, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, mental health, and other medical requirements.
• Assist with organizing department-wide CPR/AED and medical emergency training.
• Assist the Head Athletic Trainer with budget preparation and management and consult with the Head Athletic Trainer as it relates to the purchase of equipment and supplies.
• Responsible for assisting with the drug testing program in conjunction with Drug Free Sport and work with the Head Athletic Trainer to schedule and facilitate all aspects of the drug program.
• Provide necessary drug education programs to student-athletes, coaches, and staff related to banned substances, ergogenic aids, and nutritional supplements.
• Coordinate all travel arrangements and requirements for medical staff for team travel, continuing education, and other professional development opportunities.
• Annually attend and ensure all of your reports attend the mandatory sexual violence prevention program as required by federal, state, SUNY, and University policies and procedures prior to or at the beginning of the academic year.
• Other duties as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer.
  

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Certified by the National Athletic Trainer's Association (NATA) and eligible for licensure in the State of New York.
• Current certification in CPR/AED Training.
• A minimum of 1 year as a certified athletic trainer, Division I experience preferred.
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community.
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Division I experience

Additional Information:

Professional Rank and Salary Range: Assistant Athletic Trainer, SL2; $50,599.

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, without exception, prepare, publish, and distribute an Annual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University's crime statistics for the past three years; and disclosures regarding the University's current campus security policies.The University at Albany's Annual Security Report is available in portable document format [PDF] by clicking this link http://police.albany.edu/ASR.shtml

Pursuant to NYS Labor Law 194-A, no State entity, as defined by the Law, is permitted to rely on, orally or in writing seek, request, or require in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current wage, or salary history as a condition to be interviewed, or as a condition of continuing to be considered for an offer of employment, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation, and for the purpose of verifying information, may such requests be made. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY IS AN EO/AA/IRCA/ADA EMPLOYER

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Application Instructions:

Applicants MUST submit the following documents:

• Resume/CV
• Cover letter stating all the required minimum qualifications and any of the applicable preferred qualifications
• Contact information for three professional references

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Closing date for receipt of applications: June 9, 2024

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