Job Description

OUTSTANDING BENEFITS UNLIKE ANY OTHER. Low-cost health benefits, 6% 403b contribution, affordable tuition at Niagara University for you and eligible immediate family members, tuition exchange at other designated universities for eligible dependent children, generous holidays (20 days annually), PTO, and ½ day Fridays throughout the summer. Niagara University is also an approved employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Campus life is vibrant and offers free parking, on-site dining options, and fresh coffee at Tim Horton's and Starbucks, all in a beautiful park-like setting If you'd like to know more, check out all of the NU Facts

Under specific/routine supervision, the Assistant Athletic Trainer assists the Head Athletic Trainer with overall care of men's and women's intercollegiate athletic program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Provide coverage at assigned games and practice sessions;
• Oversee work-study students and/or student intern athletic trainer(s);
• Provide quality care for athletic injuries including evaluation, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries and related illness;
• Document injuries;
• Process insurance claims;
• Perform other administrative duties as they arise;
• Maintain confidentiality of information (including but not limited to: student and employee personal information, student grades, etc.), both during and after their employment with the University. Any question regarding the confidentiality of material, should be referred to the supervisor. Any violation shall subject the employee to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

% of Time

75% Provides coverage at assigned games and practice sessions; oversees work-study students and/or student intern athletics trainer(s); provides quality care for athletic injuries including evaluation, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries and related illnesses.

15% Documents injuries; processes insurance claims; works with NU Drug and Alcohol Education and testing programs; performs other administrative duties.

10% Communicates with Head Coaches of assigned sports in regards to injuries and rehabilitation.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to perform athletic training skills for men's and women's intercollegiate athletic program.
• Knowledge of techniques for caring for injuries, rehabilitation, and prevention.
• Ability to receive telephone calls, respond to inquiries and communicate with others by telephone.
• Ability to travel.
• Ability to drive a personal or university vehicle for the purpose of university business.

ERGONOMIC REQUIREMENTS

The functions of the position usually performed standing, but may require some amount of time sitting. Some amount of stooping, kneeling, bending, crouching, lifting, walking, carrying and other movements may be required. This position requires some traveling. Tasks involving working on a computer keyboard, computer software applications, calculator, wrapping, taping, labeling, and cutting and involve extensive wrist and hand movement. This position requires some traveling. All individuals are required to be able to perform these movements without significant risk of injury to themselves or others.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

• Bachelor degree in athletic training or related field required. Master's degree preferred.
• NATA certification required.
• NYS Certification or ability to gain certification within the first year of employment.
• American Red Cross CPR/FA instructor preferred.
• Valid driver's license required. License must meet insurance company rules and regulations for driving underwriting criteria.

OSHA Class I