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Assistant Athletic Trainer (Full TIme - 10 month position)

Position Number: 7326176
Location: Sparkill, NY
Position Type: Athletics/Coaching

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Full TIme - 10 month position)

St. Thomas Aquinas College is seeking a qualified and motivated full time, 10 month, Assistant Athletic Trainer to support the health, safety, and performance of student-athletes participating in intercollegiate athletic programs. Reporting to the Manager, Sports Medicine, the Assistant Athletic Trainer plays a key role in injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and athlete education.

This position may be assigned primary team responsibilities during two of the three athletic seasons and support general athletic training room operations during the third season.

Responsibilities include but not limited to the following:

Provide athletic training coverage for scheduled home practices and intercollegiate contests
Attend away contests as determined by the Manager, Sports Medicine
Work collaboratively with team physicians regarding:
- Physician and hospital referrals
- Treatment and rehabilitation of injured athletes
- Return-to-play decisions
Administer first aid and emergency care to injured athletes
Evaluate, document, and maintain accurate records of athletic injuries and treatments
Apply preventative taping, bracing, and protective equipment as needed
Perform therapeutic modalities and rehabilitation programs
Maintain stocked first aid kits and training room supplies
Open and close the athletic training room as scheduled
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized athletic training environment
Counsel coaches and student-athletes on conditioning, safety, injury prevention, nutrition, stretching, and reconditioning
Communicate effectively with the Manager, Sports Medicine regarding athlete status, concerns, and operational needs
Perform additional duties as assigned in support of the Athletics Department

Qualifications

National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) Certification
Eligible for New York State Athletic Trainer Licensure
Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training or a related field from an accredited institution
Athletic training experience at the college and/or high school level
Current Advanced First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications (American Red Cross or equivalent)
Personal professional liability insurance
Knowledge of taping, rehab and modalities
College/High School athletic training experience preferred

Application
Please send the following materials electronically to Ms. Abbey Fallon, Manager, Sports Medicine, St. Thomas Aquinas College at afallon@stac.edu: a cover letter addressing the applicant's credentials and experience as they relate to the position; curriculum vitae; and names, email addresses and contact information for three professional references. In addition, please indicate in your cover letter where you saw this job positing. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.

Please note: Internal candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be guaranteed an interview.

Salary
The salary for this position is $51,961/year. When extending job offers, St. Thomas Aquinas College carefully considers factors such as (but not limited to) the role's responsibilities, the candidate's experience and education, essential skills, internal peer equity, budget constraints, and market trends. The provided rate reflects the College's good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of posting.