Athletic Trainer

Athletic Trainer Posting Number:

494000

Type of Position:

Full-time

Location:

Poughkeepsie, NY

Categories:

Administration Position Title:

Athletic Trainer Department/School:

Athletics Salary/Pay Rate:

$64,476.39

Job Summary:

The Athletics Department at Marist University invites applications for a full-time, 12-month position as an Athletic Trainer. This position reports to the Associate Athletic Director, Student-Athlete Health and Performance. Athletic trainers (ATs) are highly qualified, multi-skilled health care professionals who work under the direction of a physician as prescribed by state licensure statutes to provide preventative services, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention, and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions. This position covers the following teams: Women's Basketball and Softball.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree 3-5 years of relevant work experience BOC certification and eligible for NY state license Valid driver's license with no serious convictions

Essential Functions:

Prevention, Treatment, Rehabilitation Assess student-athletes to screen for potential injuries or risk factors that would increase the risk of injury. Design and implement rehabilitation treatment plans after carefully assessing a student-athlete's injury. Select, , and evaluate the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions using evidence-based research to guide those decisions. Assess the student-athlete's functional status, interpret the medical results, and determine the individual's ability to return to his/her sport. Obtain and interpret environmental (e.g., ambient temperature, relative humidity, heat index, lightning) and student-athlete data (e.g., hydration status). Design and implement emergency action plans. Clinical Evaluation & Diagnosis Examine student-athletes who have acute, subacute, chronic musculoskeletal disorders or medical conditions and provide appropriate diagnosis. Consult with other health care providers, as needed. Oversee concussion (mild traumatic brain injury) protocol. Immediate & Emergency Care Provide medical coverage for team practices and competitions for designated teams. Travel with and provide health care services to assigned teams for off campus events. Act as on-call health care provider for assigned sports while traveling off campus. Maintain working relationship with local EMS and campus Safety and Security. Provide emergency care under the policies and procedures of the Department of Sports Medicine and the Standing Orders with the supervising team physician(s). Demonstrate the ability to appropriately use the chain of command and protocol in injury management. Professional Development Maintain certification through the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA). Complete Evidence Based Practice CEU's . Maintain New York State Licensure/Registration through the State of New York Education Office, Office of the Professions. Maintain current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification, valid for two years. Participate in appropriate Department of Athletics Activities. Consultation & Communication Record evaluation findings and update clinical notes based on each student-athlete's case daily. Communicate health information (including participation status) with: players, coaches, physicians, etc. Work with team physicians to provide continuum of care to student-athletes, coordinate and consult with outside physicians. Organization & Healthcare Administration Serve as a liaison between the team physicians, student-athletes, coaches, administrators, and parents regarding medical issues; Make referrals to team physicians/medical specialists or other healthcare facilities. Assist in correspondence with, contact development with, and cooperation with local healthcare providers, team physicians, and surgeons. Assist in the coordination of medical-related transportation of athlete. Reports to Associate Athletic Director, Student-Athlete Health and Performance. Interact with external and internal constituents

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree

Required Application Documents:

Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3

Professional References Benefits:

The position includes a comprehensive benefit package

• . Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following: 3 weeks of paid vacation. 4 weeks of paid vacation beginning in the 6th year of employment. (
• ADMIN ONLY
• ) Unlimited paid sick time.

14+ paid holidays per year. Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD). Life insurance. Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation. 403(b) defined contribution plan: First 6 years University contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%. University contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years. Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7. Remains 1% thereafter. Typical eligibility requirements: 1 year of service and 1,000 hours with Marist University. 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity - Roth option available. Voluntary, up to IRS maximum contribution.

Tuition Benefits:

Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26. University pays 100% tuition only. Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution.

• Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or employee probationary periods may at the discretion of the University.

About the

Department/School:

A conference leader in athletic and academic success, the Marist University Department of Athletics sponsors 23 Division I sports that compete in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) and the Pioneer Football League (PFL - Football Championship Subdivision). In its history, Marist is the MAAC all-time leader in conference championships and overall Commissioner's Cups, an award that celebrates overall excellence and athletic achievement. The Red Foxes have led the conference in MAAC Academic Honor Roll for 17 straight seasons.

About Marist University:

Founded in 1929, Marist is a comprehensive, independent four-year institution whose signature educational approach blends the liberal arts with pre-professional studies and emphasizes experiential learning to enrich classroom instruction. With campuses in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and Florence, Italy, plus over 70 programs offering a variety of international study, Marist is a portal to the world and is devoted to nurturing a welcoming, inclusive community. Through six schools offering almost 50 majors, Marist cultivates the intellectual growth and well-being of its more than 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students and encourages them to color outside traditional academic lines as they pursue coursework and personal experiences that provide valuable occupational expertise and reflect their individual passions. Marist has been acclaimed a top institution in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse, Princeton Review, and others. To learn more, please visit https://www.marist.edu/about

Type of Position:

Full-time Classification:

Administrative (Exempt) Months per

Year:

12

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, Evenings, Weekends, Occasional Holidays Hours per

Week:

37.5

Location:

Marist University Main Campus Number of Position Openings:

1