Job Abstract

Position Title:

Head Football Athletic Trainer

Department/School:

Executive Affairs

Salary/Pay Rate:

$68,500.00

Job Summary:

The Athletics Department at Marist College invites applications for a full-time, 12-month position as the Head Football Athletic Trainer. 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
• 3-5 years of relevant work-related experience
• BOC National Certification
• NY State Licensed Athletic Trainer
• CPR/AED
• Valid Driver's License

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:

• Master's degree in Sports Medicine, Athletic Training or Exercise Science

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.
• 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 College contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%.
  • College 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 College.
• 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.
  • College 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 College.

About the Department/School:

The Athletics Program is committed to be competitive at the NCAA Division I or other member conference level, to offer equitable opportunities to all students and staff, and to advance their welfare, health, and safety. A conference leader in athletic and academic success, the Marist College 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 19 straight seasons.

About Marist College:

Located on the banks of the historic Hudson River and at its Florence, Italy campus, Marist College is a comprehensive, independent institution grounded in the liberal arts. Its mission is to “help students develop the intellect, character, and skills required for enlightened, ethical, and productive lives in the global community of the 21st century.” Marist educates approximately 5,000 traditional-age undergraduate students and 1,200 adult and graduate students in 53 undergraduate majors and numerous graduate programs, including fully online MBA, MPA, MS, and MA degrees, and also Doctor of Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant programs. Marist is consistently ranked among the best colleges and universities in America by The Princeton Review (Colleges That Create Futures and The Best 386 Colleges), U.S. News & World Report (3rd Most Innovative School/North), Kiplinger’s Personal Finance (“Best College Values”), and others. Marist’s study abroad program is ranked #1 in the nation by the U.S. State Department’s “Open Doors Report” and has also received the Senator Paul Simon Award for First Year Abroad programs in Italy and Ireland. Marist’s Joint Study partnership with IBM, which began in 1988, has brought the College the kind of world-class technology platform typically found at leading research institutions. 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, Occasional Holidays, and Weekends

Hours per Week:

37.5

Location:

Marist College Main Campus

Number of Position Openings:

Equal Employment Statement:

Marist College is committed to creating a diverse workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the College will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of minorities, women, people with disabilities, and any other protected groups found to be under represented.

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 College will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The College 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 College. It shall be considered a violation of College policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at Marist College 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.