Location: Oneonta, NY Category: Professional Posted On: Mon Nov 11 2024 Job Description:

The Department of Athletics at the State University of New York at Oneonta invites applications for the position of Assistant Athletic Trainer. This is a full-time, 10-month, permanent position. There are currently 3 positions available. The University is a member of the State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) and sponsors 21 Division III varsity sports.

The mission of the Department of Athletics is to develop exemplary scholar-athletes who strive for competitive excellence, academic achievement, and a commitment to service. To learn more about the University and the Department, please visit https://suny.oneonta.edu/ and http://www.oneontaathletics.com.

Duties include but not limited to:

• Assisting in all day-to-day operations of the athletic training area which will include providing expert athletic injury evaluation and documentation

• Developing, implementing, and documenting athletic injury rehabilitation programs, strength and conditioning programs

• Daily athletic team practice preparation and coverage managing a team budget and scheduling practices and contests

• Knowledge, compliance and enforcement of intercollegiate Athletics Department rules and regulations

• Participation in student development initiatives of the intercollegiate Athletics Department

• Hiring and supervision of student interns

• Coverage of home and away contests for 21 varsity intercollegiate athletic teams.

They will possess the ability to effectively communicate with a range of constituents and contribute to a positive work environment.

We encourage newly certified graduates to apply. This position will also provide opportunities for those that have an interest teaching in higher education and/or becoming a clinical preceptor.

Salary: $50,000- $52,000 - commensurate with experience. 10-month position, two-month non-obligation. SUNY Oneonta will also support all necessary Continuing Education Units (CEU) for the chosen candidate. Information on SUNY's comprehensive benefits offerings can be found at https://www.suny.edu/benefits.

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in athletic training or bachelor's degree with an entry level master's in athletic training

• Current BOC certification or BOC eligible

• Current NYS registration or eligible for licensing under New York's Education law

• Current CPR and AED certifications

• A valid driver's license

• Effective written, communication, and presentation skills.

Preferred:

• Post professional master's degree in athletic training or an allied health field

• Use of athletic training software

• Experience working with and serving diverse populations.

  Additional Information:

SUNY Oneonta enrolls about 5,500 students who pursue bachelor's or master's degrees or certificates in one of 70-plus academic programs. Known as an exemplary residential campus that values inclusion, service and sustainability, SUNY Oneonta is a nurturing community where students grow intellectually, thrive socially, and live purposefully.

The university is located in the City of Oneonta, nestled in the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains about a four-hour drive from New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. With a population just shy of 14,000, Oneonta is one of the 20 Most Picturesque Small Towns in America, according to Microsoft News. The natural beauty of the region is breathtaking year-round. Each season offers outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, boating, swimming, and skiing. Employees give SUNY Oneonta high marks for work/life balance, management, and culture. The university's indeed.com rating is 4.4, with one recent review noting that the people are what make SUNY Oneonta so special.

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 NYS Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.

SUNY Oneonta values a diverse university community. Please visit our website on diversity at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/diversity. Moreover, the University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. "At SUNY Oneonta, we believe that diversity is an asset and a source of strength that energizes our collective growth and innovation." - President Alberto Cardelle.