Position Title:

Head Football Athletic Trainer

Department/School:

Athletics

Salary/Pay Rate:

$69,870.00

Job Summary:

The Athletics Department at Marist University invites applications for a full-time, 12-month position as Head Football Athletic Trainer. This position will report to the Associate Athletic Director, Student-Athlete Health and Performance. Athletic Trainers (ATs) are highly qualified, multi-skilled health care professionals who collaborate with physicians to provide preventative services, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention, and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions. Athletic trainers work under the direction of a physician, as prescribed by national/state licensure statutes. This position is responsible for the care and coverage of FCS Division 1 football team with 110 student-athletes and a Division 1 Water Polo team with 20 student-athletes. Both teams are considered high risk and require an advanced level of emergency care skills, as well as administrative workload.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Sports Medicine, Athletic Training or Exercise Science
• BOC National Certification
• NYS Licensed Athletic Trainer
• CPR/AED Certified
• 3-5 years of relevant work experience
• 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 plans after carefully assessing a student-athlete’s injury.
• Select, apply, 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 the 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.
• Report to Coordinator of Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer and Director of Athletics. Interact with external and internal constituents.
• Complete and maintain insurance injury reports and claim forms. Act as liaison between student-athletes/parents and insurance companies/administrative assistant insurance coordinator.

Internal Office Assignments

• Coordinate staffing/scheduling for summer camps/clinics to ensure proper medical coverage
• Coordinate rehabilitation programs (progression, adherence, etc.)
• Coordinate Athletic Training Students’ orientation and education
• Certification of CPR/AED/First Aid for all athletic department staff (coaches, athletic administrators)
• Coordination of inventory of supplies
• Coordinator of equipment maintenance and repair (AEDs, modalities, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Football Experience

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 apply 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

Equal Employment Statement:

Marist University is committed to creating an inclusive workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the University will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of all members of the Marist community.

Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups. The University will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The University will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups.

Marist's policy of non-discrimination includes not only employment practices but also extends to all services and programs provided by the University. It shall be considered a violation of University policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at Marist University on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other condition established by law.