To provide immediate health and rehabilitative care for assigned student-athletes and assists the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer in the daily operation of the training facility with a 10 month commitment.
Provides medical care which includes the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of athletically related injuries sustained by assigned student athletes, developing necessary procedures and schedules, and assists with the operation of the training room(s).
Assists in coordinating physical examinations for assigned athletes, to include annual examinations, as well as, visits with specialists, when deemed necessary by the Team Physician. Confers with various doctors, including the Team Physician, to ensure the proper evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of athletically injured student athletes. Interfaces with Head Coaches regarding the status of injured student athletes and ensures proper record management of all treated injuries.
Assist with the compilation, input, organization, and maintenance of all medical records on University student-athletes, and share in the responsibility of maintaining and organizing the athletic training room file system.
Assist with the establishment and enforcement of codes of conduct and rules of use for the athletic training facilities and equipment and shares in the responsibility of athletic training room maintenance and upkeep. Assist with the organization and administration of the NCAA drug testing program and the athletic department’s substance abuse education and testing program.
Collaborates with coaches regarding the strength, conditioning, and flexibility of student-athletes; nutritional issues and needs; injury prevention, exercise technique and rehabilitation; and reporting of the status of an injured student-athletes.
Must provide a written detailed account annually to the University President for all athletically related income and benefits earned from sources outside the institution, per NCAA bylaws
Other duties as assigned.
EducationMaster’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and one (1) year of directly related professional experience, or a bachelor’s degree in the appropriate area of specialization
Years of ExperienceMinimum 1 year of experience at the college level
Certification and/or LicensureIs certified by the National Athletic Trainer’s Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) and has a current New York State Licensure (or eligible for licensure). A strong commitment to the Student-Athlete concept and a working knowledge of the NCAA rules and regulations is required.
Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesHandle highly confidential material, understanding that all University information should only be disclosed to others who have a need to know, for legitimate business or educational reasons. Have the ability to exercise and apply sound judgment and decision making skills as well as the ability to maintain integrity and confidentiality of data
Shall act with honesty and sportsmanship at all times so that intercollegiate athletics as a whole, the university and they as individuals, represent the honor and dignity of fair play and the generally recognized high standards associated with wholesome competitive sports.
Maintains all certification and license requirements of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) and the State of New York.
Considerable knowledge of athletic training practices including injury prevention, diagnosis, rehabilitation, and care of injuries as well as providing emergency care. Knowledge of therapeutic modalities and ability to apply appropriate treatment to student athlete injuries. Ability to provide injury prevention and rehabilitation services.
Performs or delegates pre-participation physicals for all athletes. Ultimately responsible for the accurate and timely proper reporting of all athletic injuries, filing of insurance claims and assures the protection of information through proper existence and adherence to adequate internal controls.
Remains current, interprets and complies with all Federal, State, NCAA, Conference and University rules and regulations pertaining to athletic training and other related business operations.
Ability to express ideas effectively in oral and written form and organize as well as manage record treatment plans accurately and in a timely manner.
Able to communicate regularly with immediate supervisor and other department/University personnel to exchange information and resolve problems. Effectively communicate with coaches to provide updated progress reports on injured athletes. Sets and maintains regularly scheduled hours of operation and attends meetings as required.
Has solid knowledge of Microsoft Office (specifically: Word, Excel and Outlook) and medical records software. Self-motivated to stay current with emerging office technologies and recommend and implement improvements.
Ability to balance priorities to accomplish assigned tasks within the required time frame and to be able to shift quickly between several tasks without loss of continuity.
Ability to travel with the team and monitors the conduct of student athletes.
Ability to accept and provide effective supervision, assignments, change and correction.
Carry out all responsibilities and objectives in a professional manner.
Ability to establish and nurture effective working relationships with associates, colleagues, students and members of the University staff. Maintain professionalism when dealing with all staff and other customers while fostering positive working relationships
Accept and render constructive criticism in a professional manner.
Adhere to the governing documents, policies and procedures established by St. Bonaventure University.
Working Conditions / Physical requirementsFrequent walking, standing, and other physical activities. Extensive travel locally and nationally. Regular exposure to gym and athletic venues with accompanying hazards. Long, irregular work hours including evening, weekend and holiday hours. Will need to be available early mornings, evenings and weekends. Physically able to lift various materials up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis and assist with or transfer athletes of various weight/heights. Must be able to carry training kit and coolers for long distances.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.
Full-time employees at SBU enjoy unparalleled Benefits
Abundance of Time off Tuition Remission
100% undergraduate tuition remission for employee, spouse, and dependents
80% graduate tuition remission for employee (online and ground programs)
50% for spouse (ground programs only)
Full Benefit package
403b Retirement Plan + 10% Employer contribution after 2 years
Health Insurance with $250 Wellness card
Dental Insurance
Employer Paid Life insurance
Short-term Disability
Employer Paid Long-term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Other Perks
Free access to campus fitness center
2 free Division 1 Men’s Basketball Season tickets
Golf course membership discount
Other National and Local discounts available
St. Bonaventure University is located in the scenic Enchanted Mountain region of Western New York, approximately 75 miles south of Buffalo, New York, with easy access to major metropolitan areas. A close-knit and caring community guided by its values of compassion, wisdom and integrity, St. Bonaventure is dedicated to academic excellence as informed by its Franciscan and liberal arts traditions. The university is committed to developing an inclusive community and preparing leaders dedicated to ethical conduct and compassionate service.
The university currently enrolls approximately 2,000 undergraduate studentsand more than 1,000 graduate students in its schools of Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Communication, and Health Professions. U.S. News & World Report ranks SBU in the top 15% of regional universities in the North, for both value and overall. St. Bonaventure is a member of the Atlantic 10 Conference (NCAA Division I), with athletes participating in 20 sports.
