Assistant Athletic Trainer, PSS3

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Type: Full-Time
Salary:
Posted: 07/07/2025
Category: Athletics - Athletic Trainers

Job Type: Full time

Job Number: R780

Thank you for your interest in working at William Paterson University.

Under the supervision of the Head Athletic Trainer and reporting to the Director of Athletics and Recreation, this full-time 10-month Assistant Athletic Trainer position assists with the oversight of the health and welfare of a diverse body of student-athletes who participate in the intercollegiate athletic program.
We invite you to join William Paterson University: a wonderful community to learn, work, grow, and thrive. William Paterson University has been named to Forbes' prestigious "Best Employers by State" list for 2024, recognizing the institution as one of the best-ranked employers in New Jersey based on nationwide surveys. WP is one of four education institutions on the Garden State's list this year. Here is the link to the article forbes-best-in-state-employers-new-jersey-2024. William Paterson University is among more than 40 companies and organizations that will be honored with a 2024 NJBIZ Empowering Women Award for their commitment to supporting and elevating women employees.

William Paterson University employs approximately 1000 full time employees in the state who work in a variety of positions ranging from professors to administrative assistants and administrators, physical plant operations, campus police, athletics coaches, academic advisors, and more. William Paterson also boasts a four-day summer work week from mid-May to mid-August (Fridays off), during which all employees participate in our award-winning Summer Learning series.

Spanning more than 400 wooded acres in suburban Wayne, New Jersey - just 20 miles from New York City - our campus is one of the most diverse in the nation and it ranks in the top 4 percent of colleges for social mobility. William Paterson is a strong proponent of employees growing their careers there. More than fifty percent of the University's roles are filled by promotions from within. We're not only committed to social mobility for our students, but also for our employees.

Type: Full-Time
Salary:
Posted: 07/07/2025
Category: Athletics - Athletic Trainers

Job Type: Full time

Job Number: R780

Thank you for your interest in working at William Paterson University.

Under the supervision of the Head Athletic Trainer and reporting to the Director of Athletics and Recreation, this full-time 10-month Assistant Athletic Trainer position assists with the oversight of the health and welfare of a diverse body of student-athletes who participate in the intercollegiate athletic program.
We invite you to join William Paterson University: a wonderful community to learn, work, grow, and thrive. William Paterson University has been named to Forbes' prestigious "Best Employers by State" list for 2024, recognizing the institution as one of the best-ranked employers in New Jersey based on nationwide surveys. WP is one of four education institutions on the Garden State's list this year. Here is the link to the article forbes-best-in-state-employers-new-jersey-2024. William Paterson University is among more than 40 companies and organizations that will be honored with a 2024 NJBIZ Empowering Women Award for their commitment to supporting and elevating women employees.

William Paterson University employs approximately 1000 full time employees in the state who work in a variety of positions ranging from professors to administrative assistants and administrators, physical plant operations, campus police, athletics coaches, academic advisors, and more. William Paterson also boasts a four-day summer work week from mid-May to mid-August (Fridays off), during which all employees participate in our award-winning Summer Learning series.

Spanning more than 400 wooded acres in suburban Wayne, New Jersey - just 20 miles from New York City - our campus is one of the most diverse in the nation and it ranks in the top 4 percent of colleges for social mobility. William Paterson is a strong proponent of employees growing their careers there. More than fifty percent of the University's roles are filled by promotions from within. We're not only committed to social mobility for our students, but also for our employees.

Your work as a member of our team is important to our students and to the progress of our University. What you do here matters, and we value every contribution.

William Paterson University invites applications for the full-time 10-month position of Assistant Athletic Trainer. Under the supervision of the Head Athletic Trainer and reporting to the Director of Athletics and Recreation, this position assists with the oversight of the health and welfare of a diverse body of student-athletes who participate in the intercollegiate athletic program.

Department overview:

The William Paterson University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation is an integral part of the University's overall mission to provide its students with a comprehensive educational experience, one that stresses the importance of academic, personal, emotional, social and physical development. As a part of the University's Division of Student Development, the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation extends the learning environment beyond the classroom to enrich student-athletes' educational growth, providing them with the opportunities and means to be successful both in the classroom and the athletic arena.

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Major Duties and Responsibilities - Assists with implementation of care, injury prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. - Provides coverage of athletic practices and contests. - Communicates with student athletes, coaching staff, and healthcare providers about injuries and treatment protocol. - Maintains necessary documentation of records including but not limited to: injury reports, daily rehab logs, and injury evaluations. - Assists with the daily operation of athletic training facilities. - Assists with the oversight of the pre-participation medical clearance process. - Develops and maintains working relationships with athletics administration, coaching staff and student athletes as it relates to care of student athletes. - Oversees the athletic training supply inventory and assists with re-ordering supplies. Assists with the maintenance of athletic training equipment. - Assists in the supervision of the athletic training students, and serves as a Preceptor for the clinical requirements of the academic program. - Attends meetings and workshops as required. - Complies with all NCAA, NJAC, HIPPA and OSHA regulations, policies and procedures. - Performs other duties as assigned that are appropriate for the position.

Education and Experience - Bachelor's degree in a field related to the position required, Master's degree preferred. - BOC certification and current New Jersey State licensure. - Current certification in CPR/AED/First Aid. - Two years of athletic training experience; athletic training experience at the collegiate level and experience with football preferred .

Competencies/Skills Required - Strong management and organizational skills. - Proficiency with Microsoft Office software. Familiarity with medical records technology preferred. - Excellent written and oral communication skills. - Experience supervising athletic training students preferred. - Valid driver's license and the ability to work night, weekends and holidays as required.

AFT Salary Grade 18 - $55,142.18 - $88,214.84

This position may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health and dental insurance and retirement plans. To learn more, please visit: https://www.wpunj.edu/human-resources/total-rewards/

Invitation to apply

Interested candidates will be prompted to complete an application and submit a cover letter and resume/CV.

_ Submission of all documents listed is required for consideration and all documents should be uploaded where prompted to upload your resume/cv. _

General questions related to this application process, please contact talent@wpunj.edu . Please include with your inquiry the Job Requisition number beginning with R as well as the job title and department.

Salary Range:

$53,277-$82,568

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EEO Statement

William Paterson University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race or ethnicity, sex/gender (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, civil union status, familial status, religion, national origin or citizenship, military service status, or any other category protected by law. William Paterson University does not discriminate on the basis of any category stated above or as prohibited by applicable law. Individuals from historically underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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