Assistant Athletic Trainer

Job Summary:

This position provides high quality comprehensive healthcare within a Division III institution. The ideal candidate will be able to assist our student-athletes with prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning of athletic injuries and illnesses. They shall also serve as a role model in meeting the complementary goals of the Athletic Department.

Skills & Characteristics Required for Position:

• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and treat student-athletes with new/recurring injuries from athletic participation.
• Educating student-athletes on overall wellness techniques to include listening and dealing with mental health conditions.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work cooperatively with medical staff, coaches, athletic training students, and other healthcare providers
• Ability to clearly, accurately, and fully complete medical forms related to injuries and insurance coverage and to maintain required medical records;
• Excellent organizational and program design skills;
• Experience with concussion baseline testing, injury tracking software, and other computer programs.
• Demonstrated commitment to continued learning and professional development.
• Remain up to date with the athletic training professional certification requirements
• Have current CPR/AED, First Aid Professional Rescuer certification (instructor certification preferred)
• Other certifications preferred: CSCS, CES, PES, IASTM, BFR.

Special Working Conditions : Regular evening and weekend hours are required.

Primary Duties:

• Provide healthcare services for intercollegiate athletes under the direction of licensed physicians.
• Recognize, evaluate, assess, and treat athletic injuries/illnesses or refer to medical professionals/services for immediate or follow-up care.
• Provide injury/illness prevention and risk management services for athletes; Provides treatment, rehabilitation and reconditioning programs in consultation with other healthcare professionals and coaches.
• Assist Head Athletic Trainer with administrative responsibilities (may include but not limited to: student work study supervision, supplies/equipment inventory, facility maintenance, and medical record keeping).
• Provide consultation to the athlete, coach, and parents (when needed) regarding injury status, clearance, and the ability to perform while maintaining proper confidentiality of athlete's medical history.
• Educate student-athletes, coaches, and staff on latest medical guidelines including but not limited to injury, illness, alcohol, drugs and tobacco.
• Ensure appropriate coverage for practices, home games and travel with assigned teams.
• Maintain direct, complete, honest communication with the Head Athletic Trainer daily.
• Create and display informative bulletin board topics throughout the academic year.
• Maintain consistent and reliable attendance.

Secondary Duties

• Other duties as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer or Director of Athletics.

Requirements

Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent). Master’s Degree preferred.

Current NATABOC certification required.

NYS Licensed or eligible for licensure.

Experience Preferred: Two (2) years of full time experience working in an athletic training setting.

Application Information:

Interested candidates should send in a current resume, cover letter, and 3 references to [email protected] to be considered. ** Hiring timeline will be as soon as the position can be filled or Feb 2026.

Other Notes

Founded in 1916 by the Sisters of St. Joseph, the mission of St. Joseph's University, New York is to provide a strong academic and value-oriented education at the undergraduate and graduate levels, rooted in a liberal arts tradition that supports provision for career preparation and enhancement. While proud of its Catholic tradition, St. Joseph's is independent and coeducational, offering an affordable private education that serves a diverse population of academically eligible students.

For more information about St Joseph's University - Long Island Athletics, please visit

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $64,350.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person