Head Athletic Trainer

February 26, 2025
Brooklyn Campus
Athletics

The Head Athletic Trainer serves sport programs and student-athletes by providing comprehensive health care to include preventive and rehabilitative care of injuries. They serve as a role model in meeting the complementary goals of the Athletic Department.

Education Required

Master’s Degree; NYS licensing requirements must be met and maintained throughout employment; NATABOC certified.

Experience Required

3-years’ experience in athletic training required; collegiate experience strongly preferred.

Special Working Conditions

Regular evening and weekend hours are required.

Skills and Characteristics Required

  • Demonstrated ability to help student-athletes with new/recurring injuries recover physically and emotionally;
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work cooperatively with medical staff and students;
  • Ability to clearly, accurately, and fully complete medical forms related to injuries and insurance coverage and to maintain required medical records;
  • Excellent organizational and program design skills;
  • Ability to motivate and lead a staff of athletic trainers;
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the stages of student development and the importance of holistic education;
  • Demonstrated commitment to continued learning and professional development;
  • Remain up-to-date with the athletic training profession and related fields;
  • Maintain current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications.

Primary Duties

  • Provide health care services for intercollegiate student-athletes under the direction of licensed physicians, podiatrists, and/or dentists;
  • Recognize, evaluate, assess and treat athletic injuries/illnesses or refer to medical professionals/services to provide immediate or follow-up care;
  • Lead, motivate and monitor staff. Assign sport oversight to athletic training staff according to interests and strengths. Responsible for year-end staff evaluations;
  • Provide injury/illness prevention and risk management services for student-athletes; Provide treatment, rehabilitation and reconditioning programs;
  • Oversee administration of the Athletic Training room. This includes determining and monitoring budget, supplies/equipment inventory, facility maintenance, and medical record keeping;
  • Provide consultation to the student-athlete and coach regarding injury status, clearance, and the ability to participate while maintaining proper confidentiality of the student-athletes’ medical history;
  • Educate student-athletes, coaches and staff on latest medical guidelines, including but not limited to: injury, illness, alcohol, drugs and tobacco;
  • Ensure appropriate coverage for practices and home games; travel with assigned teams, where applicable;
  • Ensure safety, cleanliness, and security of The Hill Center Athletic Training Room;
  • Maintain rehabilitation equipment to include proper code and inspection certificates;
  • Responsible for the proper storage and elimination of medical records;
  • Maintain accurate, complete, and precise injury documentation on student-athletes;
  • Serve as the Athletics and Recreation Department insurance policy liaison to the University’s insurance provider;
  • Maintain consistent and reliable attendance;
  • Conduct and interpret pre-participation and other relevant screening information received from student-athletes, in accordance with accepted guidelines to minimize risk.

Secondary Duties

  • Assist with oversight of scheduling of on-campus Athletics and Recreation facilities and public spaces within The Hill Center;
  • Serve on appropriate Departmental and campus-wide committees;
  • Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics and Recreation.

Application Process and Additional Information

Salary Range: $65,000.00-$75,000.00

Please send cover letter, resume and list of three references to: Megan Valentine, Director of Athletics & Recreation at [email protected].

It is the policy of St. Joseph's University not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, military status, status as a protected veteran, marital status or status of an individual in any group or class protected by applicable federal, New York State or New York City Law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, and all other school administered programs or policies.

The University also provides accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If you need an accommodation during the application process or while employed, please contact Human Resources.

Your employment is contingent upon receipt of proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Please note that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requires that all U.S. employers complete and retain a current Form I-9 for each individual they hire for employment in the United States, verifying the employment eligibility and identity documents presented by the employee and recording the document information. You will be required to complete your portion of the document, with your documentation verifying your identity and eligibility to work, no later than your third day of employment.