ATHLETIC TRAINER at Ithaca College in Ithaca, New York

Job Description:

Job Summary:

Provide athletic training services in support of intercollegiate athletics programs as assigned.  Work in collaboration with clinical faculty/athletic trainers in the athletic training education program and other staff athletic trainers to provide athletic training services to intercollegiate athletics.  Develop and administer injury prevention and treatment plans and rehabilitation programs for student-athletes.  Counsel and advise student-athletes on conditioning and athletic training matters.  Attend home practices and games for assigned sports teams; travel to contests during the regular season and post-season for assigned teams is required.  Evaluate and treat injuries and potential injuries.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Provide athletic training services, under the supervision of the team physician, to include evaluating, managing, treating, and rehabilitating athletic injuries as needed or prescribed.
2. Staff the Hill Center Athletic Training Clinic or A&E Center Clinic and attend home practices and games for assigned sports teams to evaluate and treat injuries or potential injuries; provide prompt, accurate triage. Team travel and post-season travel with assigned teams is required.
3. Serve as a preceptor to graduate students in the clinical education portion of the Athletic Training Education Program.
4. Perform mandatory baseline concussion testing for incoming students in assigned sports.
5. Attend introductory team meetings and present athletic training information for assigned sports.
6. Participate in all pre-participation sport screenings and the medical clearance process.
7. Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records on injured athletes. Obtain sports injury reports from injured athletes and forward to the insurance and referral coordinator for filing with the College athletic injury insurance plan.
8. Serve as consultant to coaching staff on conditioning, nutrition, and protective equipment; assist with prevention of injuries including education for athletes, identifying factors that put athletes "at risk", correcting deficiencies in athletes as deemed necessary, as well as taping and bracing.
9. Serve as liaison with parents, sports medicine physicians, health center staff, athletic trainers, and coaches in determining the best treatment options for the patient. Assist the team physician in determining if a player may return to competition. 
10. Serve as host athletic trainer for league, regional and national championships competition held at Ithaca College.

Qualifications:

Master's degree in physical education, exercise science, athletic training or related field and a minimum of one year athletic training experience; possession of a valid BOC certification in athletic training and eligibility for New York state certification in athletic training; knowledge of medical terminology, knowledge of athletic training equipment and demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality are required. Previous collegiate athletic training experience strongly preferred.

This position is 37.5 hours per week, 44 weeks per year.

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants must apply online and attach a resume, cover letter, and list of three professional references. Questions about online applications should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at (607) 274-8000 or humanresources@ithaca.edu.  

Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated.

Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.

Hiring Rate:

$51,115

We pride ourselves on providing our benefit-eligible employees with comprehensive benefits, including:

    * Healthcare including vision and dental
    * Generous Paid Time Off Policies
    * 403B Retirement Savings Plan with Matching Employer Contribution 
    * EAP
    * Flexible Work Plans
    * Educational Benefits
    * Career-Enhancing Trainings
    * For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit https://www.ithaca.edu/human-resources/employee-benefits-wellness

In an effort to promote campus safety and the security of College resources, Ithaca College will, consistent with the requirements of the law and prudent practices, conduct criminal background investigations per College policy.   This position is subject to a criminal background check. All offers of employment are contingent upon review of the criminal background check.