Associate Athletic Trainer and Associate in the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Physical Education

Columbia University in the City of New York: Intercollegiate Athletics

Location

01

Open Date

Aug 10, 2026

Salary Range or Pay Grade

74,000 - 78,000

Description

Columbia University's Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Physical Education offers elite-level student-athletes the ability to compete for and win Ivy League titles and NCAA Championships. With 32 varsity sports, Columbia Athletics is the largest NCAA Division I athletics program in New York City and the only NCAA Division I sports program in Manhattan. A beautiful and peaceful campus in the heart of New York City, Columbia offers the most diverse student body in the Ivy League. Columbia Athletics has positioned itself with elite-level coaches and top-notch facilities in the Campbell Sports Complex, Baker Athletics Complex, the Milstein Tennis Center, and Dodge Fitness Center.

Columbia University in the City of New York: Intercollegiate Athletics

Location

01

Open Date

Aug 10, 2026

Salary Range or Pay Grade

74,000 - 78,000

Description

Columbia University's Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Physical Education offers elite-level student-athletes the ability to compete for and win Ivy League titles and NCAA Championships. With 32 varsity sports, Columbia Athletics is the largest NCAA Division I athletics program in New York City and the only NCAA Division I sports program in Manhattan. A beautiful and peaceful campus in the heart of New York City, Columbia offers the most diverse student body in the Ivy League. Columbia Athletics has positioned itself with elite-level coaches and top-notch facilities in the Campbell Sports Complex, Baker Athletics Complex, the Milstein Tennis Center, and Dodge Fitness Center.

The Associate Athletic Trainer assists with the organization, management, and development of the athletic training program under the supervision of the Associate Athletics Director for Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer

Responsibilities

• Providing emergency care, injury evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of varsity athletic injuries under supervision and guidelines of the team physician.
• Assist Associate Head Athletic Trainer with the coordination of all annual varsity athletic physical examinations, medical insurance and other medical administrative information.
• Assist Associate Head Athletic Trainer with weekly team coverage schedule for practices and events.
• Coordinate schedule for bi-monthly chiropractic clinic.
• Supervision of Assistant Athletic Trainers.
• Oversee the primary care coverage, including travel for assigned teams as well as other team coverage duties designated by the Associate Athletics Director for Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer.
• Maintain current individual records of all athletic injuries, treatments, and rehabilitation. Assist with the administrative responsibilities of budgeting, ordering, and inventory control of athletic training supplies.
• Maintain orderly appearance of the athletic training facilities.
• Develop and implement risk management policies and procedures.
• Assist in the coordination of fund-raising activities for the athletic training gift account.
• Compile injury statistics and other relevant information.
• Oversee special events and summer conditioning responsibilities as designated by the Associate Athletics Director for Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer.
• Continue to remain in good standing with National Board of Certification and maintain New York State registration as required to practice as an Athletic Trainer.
• Exhibit the highest professional standards and ethical behavior with regard to adherence to NCAA, Conference, University, and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Code of Ethics and rules and regulations.
• Teaching in the required physical education program.
• Contribute to the maintenance of good working relationships with all members of the Department.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Physical Education. 

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent related experience required
• 3 - 5 years related experience
• NATA Board of Certification, Certified Athletic Trainer
• Immediate eligibility for New York state licensure
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to work within the framework of NCAA and Ivy League Conference regulations
• Experience delivering care specific to the Arts and Science of Athletic Training with athletic training knowledge specific to the sports of Columbia University.  

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