Assistant Athletic Trainer

About the role

Thank you for considering a career with the Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY)! We are thrilled that you are interested in exploring opportunities to join our team.

Primary Location: QUEENS COLLEGE

Bargaining Unit: No

Queens College is seeking an Assistant Athletic Trainer. This is a full-time (12 month) benefit position reporting to the Director of Sports Medicine in the Department of Athletics and Recreation. The successful candidate may attend national and conference meetings; and perform other duties assigned by the Director of Sports Medicine.

Duties include, but are not limited to: general healthcare assistance to 230 intercollegiate student-athletes (injury evaluations, referrals, rehabilitative treatments); provide necessary practice and game coverage for all intercollegiate teams (including travel, late nights, early mornings, weekends, holidays and during inclement weather); assist in summer camp coverage; and assist with monitoring and maintenance of the athletic training room.

The Queens College Department of Athletics offers varsity, intramural and recreational athletic opportunities to members of its campus community. The college sponsors 16 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level, with the QC Knights competing predominantly in the East Coast Conference.

Queens College's department of athletics encourages all student-athletes to complete a meaningful academic degree program, participate fully in the college community and prepare for life after college athletics. Each year Queens College has been cited by the Princeton Review as one of the nation's 100 Best Value; colleges, thanks to its outstanding academics, generous financial aid packages, and relatively low costs.

Applications are currently being accepted, and interviews will begin immediately. Submit a cover letter, resume of professional accomplishments and experience, and three professional references.

As the Athletic Trainer, the candidate will assist the Director of Sports Medicine with:

• Providing necessary practice and game coverage for all intercollegiate teams
• Insurance tracking and documentation
• Scheduling doctor visits
• Assisting in the recruitment and scheduling of per diem staffers and sharing medical injuries and recovery plans with Head Coaches
• Position may require attending national and conference meetings; as well as performing other duties assigned by the Director of Sports Medicine
• Assist in Summer Camp Coverage
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

• The individual must have the mobility to do the following activities: running, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching or crawling
• Candidates must have the ability to lift and/or move heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis with or without assistance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (master's preferred)
• BOC certification
• New York State Licensure (prior to start of employment)
• Current Professional Rescuer CPR/AED/First Aid certification
• A valid driver's license
• Working knowledge of and adherence of NCAA rules and regulations
• Ability to effectively communicate with and relate to student-athletes, coaches, and athletic staff
• Ability to use relevant computer software

Pay Range

$55,000 - $70,000