Job Description

Athletic Trainer for Finger Lakes Region in Geneva, NY

Salary Range: $50k - $63K + full benefits

Location: Geneva, NY Must have willingness to travel as well

Education:

Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Medicine or related program

Preferred: Master’s degree in athletic training

License/Certifications:

License: NYS Registration and License as a Certified Athletic Trainer

Certifications: NATABOC Certification, BLS Certification required through the RQI system during clinical orientation.

Experience:

Minimum: 21 years of age or older (per NYS Regulations)

Preferred: 1-2 years' experience as an Athletic Trainer in a high school and/or physician practice setting.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provides coverage for home contests on a schedule determined by the hiring organization, the athletic trainer and the athletic director. The individual covers most varsity contests and selected non-varsity contests based on the needs of the school and risk in the sport. Coverage would include post-session contests as determined by the athletic director of varsity and non-varsity sports.
• Provides practice coverage as determined by the athletic trainer and athletic director of varsity and non varsity sports.
• Provides for prevention of athletic injuries through the applications of protective tapings, wraps and braces, and assist in the design of practices to help reduce the incidence of injury. The athletic trainer will conduct workshops for staff as needed concerning injury prevention, CPR, injury recognition, treatment and injury rehabilitation.
• Assists physical therapists or physicians in the flow of patient care by assisting to keep equipment in order, change linen, and assist with bracing and splinting.
• The Athletic Trainer will market the athletic training program and Finger Lakes Health within the school district and medical community through flyers, brochures and media contacts.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities. Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion and ability to deal with the public in a professional and courteous manner. Ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple priorities and enhance the spirit of teamwork through effective role modeling. Must be demonstrate flexibility in work sites, schedules, duties, etc. and have demonstrated ability to independently work efficiently and effectively. Must possess exceptional communication and customer service skills. Computer literacy required with word processing, spreadsheets, power point

IDEAL CANDIDATE

Ideal candidates will be high-energy, self-motivated, and have a passion for their community as well as their field. Seeking candidates who exhibit our values and believe in a teamwork. Flexibility is a must for this position.

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