Assistant Athletic Trainer

The Assistant Athletic Trainer will assist in the overall injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, short-term and long­term rehabilitation, education and sport injury counseling, and athletics-related health care administration of Alfred University student-athletes in consultation with and under the supervision of the Team Physician(s), Head Athletic Trainer, Director of Athletics & Recreation, and other qualified medical personnel. 

The Assistant Athletic Trainer will be assigned to primary and secondary sports. 

Salary: $50,918-$53,850, 10-Month Position

Essential Functions:
Injury prevention, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation:

• Provide daily injury prevention, on-site evaluation and treatment, and rehabilitation of student-athletes as directed by the Head Athletic Trainer and Team Physician(s).
• Consult with the Team Physician(s) for guidance on the treatment of injured student-athletes.
• Determine a student-athlete's ability to practice and/or compete in consultation with the Team Physician(s).
• Report the status of injured student-athletes to the coaching staff as directed.
• Collaborate and maintain a good working relationship with the strength and conditioning staff regarding strength and conditioning, flexibility, nutrition, supplements and ergogenic aids, injury prevention, exercise technique, and rehabilitation of student-athletes.

Input and maintence of medical records:

• Assist with the compilation, input, and organization of daily medical records.
• Share the responsibility of maintaining and organizing the Athletic Training Room (ATR) file system, including medical records, insurance claims and medical bills in compliance with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and Empire 8 rules and regulations.

Athletic teams, coaches, and other staff:

• Attend scheduled team practices and home and away competitions as necessary.
• Meet regularly with appropriate coaching personnel to identify problem areas related to functional movement and common injuries and to establish treatment goals for the respective student-athletes.
• Travel with athletic teams as necessary and as directed by the Head Athletic Trainer.
• Work in conjunction with coaching staff and other personnel regarding student-athlete nutrition issues, including but not limited to, preseason training camp and travel menus.
• Maintain a good working relationship with the coaching staff and athletic administration, equipment room staff, and facilities/equipment manager.
• Maintain good working relationships with facilities and grounds department regarding the safety of practice and competition surfaces and general field/court conditions.

Athletic training facilities, equipment, and supplies:

• Assist with the inventory, receiving, and stocking of all Athletic Training Facility supplies and equipment.
• Share in the responsibility of Athletic Training Facility maintenance and upkeep.

Administrative rules and regulations:

• Assist with the enforcement of the Sports Medicine Unit code of conduct and rules and regulations for the use of the athletic training facilities and equipment.
• Assist with the organization and administration of the NCAA drug testing protocol.
• Organize and administer an Exposure Control Plan for Blood-borne Pathogens as dictated by the State of New York and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), including:
  • Annual training sessions.
  • Coordinating the disposal of hazardous waste.
  • Compliance with OSHA and state standards and procedures.

Supervision of athletic training and/or sport and helath science students:

• Assist with the organization, administration, supervision, and education of athletic training and/or sport and health science students, including but not limited to:
  • Formal clinical evaluation of athletic training/sport and health science students through mid- and end-of semester evaluations.
  • Field supervision of assigned athletic training/sport and health science students.
  • Mentorship and positive role model for athletic training/sport and health science students.
  • Provide constructive feedback and positive support for athletic training/sport and health science students.
  • Assist students in their preparation for the Board of Certification examination and/or graduate school entrance.
• Collaborate with the Program Director for the Division of Sport and Health Science regarding the performance, education, and preparation of sport and health science students.

Professional development:

• Complete annual end-of-season athletic training reports for individual teams.
• Represent Alfred University and the Sports Medicine Unit at university, conference, and/or national meetings as required or requested.
• Maintain certification requirements of the Board of Certification (BOC) and the State of New York.
• Participate in safety training and comply with safety rules, regulations, and protocols.

Other Duties & Responsibilities:

• Serve on department and campus-wide committees.
• Supports and assists in creating intersections for faculty, staff and students that will assist in transforming people's lives.
• Supports and assists in creating an evolving culture of mentoring and rich engagement opportunities for faculty, staff, and students.
• Maintains a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and a high degree of cultural competence and respect for a wide range of identities and experiences, therefore welcoming and supporting all faculty, staff and students and expanding access to the AU experience.
• Maintains a safe working environment within and around their facilities and associated equipment and supplies including, but not limited to, obtaining Safety Data Sheet (SDS) information pertaining to any hazards associated with their work environment.
• Participates in all required assigned training, including safety training and will comply with safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Quick critical thinking skills and physical stamina to handle emergencies.
• Contributes to the overall success of the University by performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications-Education & Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Ablilities:

• Formal Education:
  • A bachelor's degree in athletic training is required; a master's degree in athletic training or a related field is preferred from an accredited institution. The candidate must be certified by the Board of Certification and licensed by the State of New York or eligible for licensure by the State of New York. The candidate must be licensed by the State of New York on the first date of employment.
• Experience:
  • A minimum of two years of collegiate athletic training experience is required.
• Additional Knowledge:
  • Must be CPR and AED certified and first aid/CPR instructor level desired. A valid U.S. driver's license is required. The candidate must be willing to work evenings and weekends.

Physical Demands & Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Personal Protective Equipment must be worn when required.  A respiratory function test and the ability to use respirators may be required.  Stairs and uneven surfaces may be present; artificial lifts, etc. may or may not be available.  The position may require the incumbent to walk outdoors in all types of weather to other buildings or offices located on the campus.  The Campus is located in an area that contains numerous hills and slopes and may not always be fully accessible for mobility impaired individuals. 

About Alfred University
Lighting the way for students since 1836.“We've always been a place for makers, especially those who make the future. Our commitment to independent thinking, creativity, academic rigor and community have made us a unique kind of leader since 1836.”  

Alfred University (AU) was founded on principles of social justice in 1836 by liberal, independent thinkers who placed high value on education for all citizens. The University has retained and built upon the strong values of its founders, developing as an institution of national and international renown that is responsive to the needs of contemporary society while remaining consistent with the spirit of its origins. Alfred University is the second oldest coeducational college in the United States as well as one of the earliest nineteenth century colleges to have enrolled African American and Native American students. It has a long-standing history of educating socially conscious students who make a difference in their professions and their communities. 

Over the course of the twentieth century, Alfred University evolved into a complex institution offering a full range of programs in the liberal arts and sciences, art and design, engineering, business, education, counseling, and school psychology to its nearly 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students that live, learn, and play on a 232-acre campus located in an idyllic, creative valley in Western New York. To learn more, visit alfred.edu. 
 

Alfred University actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee, student or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, marital status, genetic information, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.