Head Athletic Trainer

July 1, 2026

Brooklyn Campus

Athletics

Education

Master’s Degree; NYS licensing requirements must be met and maintained throughout employment; NATABOC certified.

Experience

3-years’ experience in athletic training required; collegiate experience strongly preferred.

Skills, Characteristics Required for Position

Head Athletic Trainer

July 1, 2026

Brooklyn Campus

Athletics

Education

Master’s Degree; NYS licensing requirements must be met and maintained throughout employment; NATABOC certified.

Experience

3-years’ experience in athletic training required; collegiate experience strongly preferred.

Skills, Characteristics Required for Position

• Demonstrated ability to help student-athletes with new/recurring injuries recover physically and emotionally;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work cooperatively with medical staff and students;
• Ability to clearly, accurately, and fully complete medical forms related to injuries and insurance coverage and to maintain required medical records;
• Excellent organizational and program design skills;
• Ability to motivate and lead a staff of athletic trainers;
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the stages of student development and the importance of holistic education;
• Demonstrated commitment to continued learning and professional development;
• Remain up-to-date with the athletic training profession and related fields;
• Maintain current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications.

Primary Duties

• Provide health care services for intercollegiate student-athletes under the direction of licensed physicians, podiatrists, and/or dentists;
• Recognize, evaluate, assess and treat athletic injuries/illnesses or refer to medical professionals/services to provide immediate or follow-up care;
• Lead, motivate and monitor staff. Assign sport oversight to athletic training staff according to interests and strengths. Responsible for year-end staff evaluations;
• Provide injury/illness prevention and risk management services for student-athletes; Provide treatment, rehabilitation and reconditioning programs;
• Oversee administration of the Athletic Training room. This includes determining and monitoring budget, supplies/equipment inventory, facility maintenance, and medical record keeping;
• Provide consultation to the student-athlete and coach regarding injury status, clearance, and the ability to participate while maintaining proper confidentiality of the student-athletes’ medical history;
• Educate student-athletes, coaches and staff on latest medical guidelines, including but not limited to: injury, illness, alcohol, drugs and tobacco;
• Ensure appropriate coverage for practices and home games; travel with assigned teams, where applicable;
• Ensure safety, cleanliness, and security of The Hill Center Athletic Training Room;
• Maintain rehabilitation equipment to include proper code and inspection certificates;
• Responsible for the proper storage and elimination of medical records;
• Maintain accurate, complete, and precise injury documentation on student-athletes;
• Serve as the Athletics and Recreation Department insurance policy liaison to the University’s insurance provider;
• Maintain consistent and reliable attendance;
• Conduct and interpret pre-participation and other relevant screening information received from student-athletes, in accordance with accepted guidelines to minimize risk.

Secondary Duties

• Assist with oversight of scheduling of on-campus Athletics and Recreation facilities and public spaces within The Hill Center;
• Serve on appropriate Departmental and campus-wide committees;
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics and Recreation.

Applicaiton Process and Additional Information

Salary Start : $66,300-$74,000

Special Working Conditions : Regular evening and weekend hours are required.

Please send cover letter, resume and list of three references to:

Jill Conroy, Interim Director of Athletics & Recreation
[email protected]

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