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Assistant Athletic Trainer

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Assistant Athletic Trainer

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Department:

Athletics

Locations:

Utica, NY

Posted:

Aug 27, 2026

Closes:

Open Until Filled

Type:

Full Time Exempt

Salary Type:

Annually

Salary Range:

$62,400.00 - $62,400.00

Position ID:

204177

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About Utica University:

Located in the heart of Central New York, Utica University is a comprehensive, independent, private institution founded in 1946 as Utica College. We offer many of the advantages of a large university, such as undergraduate and graduate degree options, excellent academic programs, and outstanding faculty, but with an intimacy and a high degree of personal attention more closely associated with smaller private institutions.

We empower learners to achieve their career and life goals through personally enriching experiences and outstanding educational pathways.

At Utica University, we are committed to creating a working and learning environment where all people feel supported.

Following our institutional values, we work to support diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences in an equitable, respectful, and inclusive environment, while promoting freedom of expression and encouraging civil discourse.

Job Description:

Position Summary:

Provides all intercollegiate student-athletes with the best possible athletic exercise and medical care as needed. The incumbent will seek out guidance and direction from the Head Athletic Trainer with the following major responsibilities. Sport focus to be determined,

Responsibilities:

• Understands and adheres to the Utica University Athletic Department philosophy.
• Provides all intercollegiate student-athletes with preventive care and assessment including exercise prescription and kinesthetic analysis. Also provides injury rehabilitation using cryotherapy, ultrasound, electric stimulation, whirlpools, and open/closed kinetic chain exercise protocols. Utilize medical referrals as required with guidance from the Team Physician.
• Assists Head Athletic Trainer by providing practice and home game coverage of all intercollegiate athletic events as assigned. Travel as assigned. Assists in preparing and executing pre-participation screenings. Assists in keeping general inventory and supply records.
• Keeps contemporaneous and up to date, confidential medical records including history, daily treatment records, injury reports and physician referrals while in compliance with all current regulations. Coordinates team injury summaries with the appropriate head coach and Head Athletic Trainer.
• Works harmoniously with coaches, athletic staff, students, team physician, and constituents while adhering to team philosophies. Exhibits a strong work ethic while setting a positive example in action and appearance for students.
• Coordinates insurance information with appropriate university official. Submits student-athlete accident insurance claims when necessary.
• Takes an active role in the development of the department's strategic and operational plans as required by department leadership. Works closely with department supervisor to develop and implement operational goals that support departmental success.
• Responsible for working with supervisor and other team members to achieve successful results on all established individual and departmental goals and key performance indicators.
• May perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2 years collegiate athletic training experience preferred.

Certifications:

• NATABOC certified required.
• Must possess Professional CPR/AED or equivalent

Skills/Abilities:

• Must be willing and able to travel as required.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• Supervise work-study students.

Driving Responsibility:

• Must maintain a clean driving record as defined by University insurance carrier guidelines.
• Motor vehicle record will be monitored regularly using NYS License Event Notification Service or License Monitor, Inc. for out of state licenses.
• Will be required to attend van training annually.

Travel:

• Travel is required.

Additional Information:

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

EEO Statement

Utica University is committed to equal opportunity and creating a welcoming work environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, disability, citizenship status, domestic violence victim status, or protected status under applicable local, state, or federal law.

Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans

Utica University is a comprehensive, independent, private institution founded in 1946 to offer options for higher education study to veterans returning from the Second World War. More than seventy years since veterans returned from WWII, this tradition of serving veterans is still held in high regard here at Utica University, and we are proud to welcome veterans as students and as valued members of our faculty and professional staff.

Application Instructions:

To be considered for this position, you must upload and include the following information:

• Submit a resume and cover letter at time of application.
• Three (3) references are required to be listed on the application. These should be professional references, two of which must be current or former supervisors. Finalist will be contacted prior to reference checking.
• Offers are contingent on the completion of a post-offer background check, and official transcripts are required upon hire.

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