Job Description
Company Description:
SUNY Maritime College located on a 55-acre scenic waterfront property on the outskirts of New York City on the Throggs Neck peninsula where the East River meets Long Island Sound. The campus blends the best of two worlds: a comfortable college-town feel with the greatest city in the world. An impressive view of the sound extends toward the North Atlantic, yet only a few miles away are Yankee Stadium and midtown Manhattan. SUNY Maritime offers an array of employment opportunities stemming from entry level to professional positions which encourage growth and development among its employees.
The State University of New York Maritime College is an undergraduate and graduate institution focused on engineering, business, science, and maritime transportation. SUNY Maritime College was founded in 1874 and holds the distinction of being the first and largest maritime school in the United States.
Facts-at-a-Glance
Founded 1874
- A four-year college of the 64-campus State University of New York (SUNY)
- The oldest and largest maritime college in the country
- Marine Engineering and Naval Architecture programs are ABET accredited
- Home of the Empire State VII
- Cadets travel to at least 12 foreign countries during three Summer Sea Terms
- NCAA Division III member of the Skyline Conference and ECFC for Football
Job Description:
The Assistant Athletic Trainer helps coordinates all aspects of SUNY Maritime College's Athletic Training Facility. This position will be responsible for assisting in coordinating all elements of Athletic Training and Sports Medicine including, but not limited to: Student-Athlete clearance, treatment, return to play protocols, rehabilitation programs, practice coverage, competition coverage, etc. This position will directly report to the Head Athletic Trainer and Director of Athletics.
POSITION DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND COMPETENCIES:
- Help oversee the evaluation and treatment of student-athletes for injuries, rehabilitation protocols, prevention programs, testing, and other athletic training procedures
- Assist in providing athletic training support for sport teams for practice, home and away events, and special events hosted by the institution
- Assist in designing and implementing preseason exercise and rehabilitation programs for student-athletes with histories of injuries or test results that warrant such programs
- In consultation Head Athletic Trainer, make decisions regarding upgrading of rehabilitation programs according to periodic reevaluation of injured student-athletes
- Assist in overseeing individual student-athlete files with regard to testing, prevention, and rehabilitation program results; records of training-room visits; athletic injury reports; and other data files related to the treatment of student-athletes
- Assist in supervising the athletic training room and maintain regular hours
- Assist in developing and supervising treatment protocols to be executed
- Assist in operating under the instructions and recommendations of team physicians
- Consult with head coaches and strength and conditioning coaches to align training strategies with injury prevention and the needs of injured or recovering student-athletes
- Produce reports as requested by the athletic director for health and performance, coaches, or team physicians
- In conjunction with team physicians as required, demonstrate exemplary professional judgment and concern for the welfare of student-athletes in all decision making related to restriction or resumption of athletic participation
- Demonstrate the highest standard of professional behavior in day-to-day relationships with student-athletes and coaches
- Maintain required confidentiality related to student-athlete health information
- Develop an exemplary level of confidence on the part of coaches and student-athletes for his or her professional knowledge
- Complete other duties as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer, Assistant Director for health and performance or the athletic MD
- Conform to the highest standards of professional conduct regarding compliance with department and institutional policies and procedures and adherence to the rules and regulations of athletic governance organizations of which the institution is a member
- Contribute to the maintenance of good working relationships with all staff, student-athletes, and external constituents through (a) a positive and constructive approach to all tasks, (b) respect for the competencies of others, and (c) appropriate conflict resolution behavior
- Engages in professional development opportunities
- Serve as a positive role model and mentor to the student community
- Performs other related duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics
- Work evenings, weekends, and some holidays as needed
Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
- NATABOC certified, NY State licensed or eligible
- Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training or related field
- 1-2 years of experience in the college or professional sports setting
- Strong computer, interpersonal and organizational skills
- Exemplary ethical conduct and conformance to NCAA rules and regulations with specific knowledge of Division III rules
- Possess a valid driver's license free of major violations
- Ability to lift equipment on occasion and work in various environmental conditions
- Ability to foster positive relationships and create partnerships with a wide range of constituent groups
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Athletic Training or related field
- 2-3 years of experience in the college or professional sports setting
Additional Information:
Classification/Salary Range: The Assistant Athletic Trainer is a UUP college year position. The anticipated salary range for the position is $55,000 to $60,000 annually, with an outstanding benefits package. For more information please see the UUP-FT-Benefits-at-a-Glance-Jan-2025. Review of applications to commence immediately and conclude when the position is filled.
Special Notes: This is a full-time college year appointment (less than 12 months) UUP Position. Fair Labor Standard Acts (FLSA) Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Internal and external search to occur simultaneously.
Budget Title: Assistant Athletic Trainer
Local Title: Assistant Athletic Trainer
SUNY Maritime College is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disabled/Affirmative Action employer, committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For our full non-discrimination statement, see: http://www.sunymaritime.edu/affirmative-action.
SUNY Maritime College is committed to maintaining a safe environment for its students, faculty, staff, volunteers and the general public that use our facilities. Therefore, in order to ensure the hiring of employees of the highest integrity and to maintain a safe campus community, SUNY Maritime College will conduct pre-employment background investigations on all individuals for whom employment is to be offered.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a copy of our crime statistics is available upon request by calling (718) 409-7305. It can also be viewed online by selecting University Police > Safety Information > Clery Safety Report (Annual Security & File Safety).
Application Instructions:
Persons interested in the above position should apply online. Please submit:
- Cover letter
- Resume/CV
- Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion will advance Maritime's commitment to inclusive excellence
- Names and contact information of three professional references
Returning Applicants - Login to your SUNY Maritime Careers Account to check your completed application, check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents.
Compensation details: 55000-60000 Yearly Salary
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