Athletic Trainer II

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Job Location (Full Address):

620 Faculty Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14627

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

200641 Athletics & Recreation

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URG 107

Compensation Range:

$48,400.00 - $67,800.00

Responsibilities:

Provides care and prevention of athletic injuries for specified varsity sports. Assists in the daily activities in the training room, medical record keeping, supervision of student assistants and interns and maintenance of cleanliness and order of training room. Assists with the development and implementation of programs for injury prevention and rehabilitation. Assists students in accessing appropriate medical care through University Health Services and team physicians.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides coverage for assigned varsity intercollegiate teams, including coverage of all practices and games and appropriate follow-up on all reported injuries.
• Evaluates athletic injuries to determine nature and extent of injury and makes return-to-play decisions. Provides necessary care and proper referral to UHS or team physicians.
• Administers care and rehabilitation of injuries as prescribed by team physicians. Provides functional testing during rehabilitation to determine return to practice and or game activity.
• Serves as a liaison to University Health Services and University Sports Medicine. Aids students in accessing UHS, team physicians, and medical specialists. Ensures completion of pre-participation physical exams and monitors follow-up care.
• Supervises student assistants and interns, following the athletic training room policies and procedures. Provides in-service training/education. Assists in the development and implementation of policies and procedures for the Athletic Training Room. Assists in maintenance of inventory and control of supplies in training room.
• Advises, counsels, and educates student athletes and coaches on conditions, nutrition, and psychological aspects of coping with an injury.
• Teaches CPR and First Aid courses, a maximum of two courses per academic year.
• Continues professional growth through involvement in coaching associations and educational activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience working with collegiate athletes required
• Master's degree preferred
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Current NATA Certification upon hire required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) upon hire required
• First Aid Certification upon hire required
• AT - Certified Athletic Trainer New York State licensure as an athletic trainer upon hire required

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