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Head Athletic Trainer

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John Jay College

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Full-Time

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Regular

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POSITION DETAILS

ABOUT JOHN JAY COLLEGE

John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a senior college of the City University of New York (CUNY) and an internationally recognized leader in educating for justice. Led by President Karol V. Mason, John Jay is a federally designated Hispanic-serving institution, it is ranked third in the nation in Black student success, and it is a top ten institution for promoting student social mobility. John Jay is proud to serve a diverse and dynamic student body of 15,000 students that includes nearly fifty percent students who are first in their family to attend college as well as students who are immigrants, from low-income families, or from other historically underrepresented groups in higher education.

The College participates in the doctoral programs of the Graduate Center of CUNY and offers bachelor???s and master???s degrees both in traditional criminal justice-related fields of study as well as in a robust portfolio of liberal arts and sciences programs that highlight themes of justice across the arts, sciences, humanities, and social sciences. The College seeks staff and faculty members who thrive in multicultural academic environments and are committed to access and excellence in higher education.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Student Athletics Trainer will enter the Division at a time of growth and creative energy under the Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs. The Division provides an array of intellectual and experiential opportunities for students to become engaged citizens through its various departments which support enrollment and persistence, student organizations, social events, athletics, theatrical productions, community and service learning opportunities, as well as student support services that enhance their collegiate experience.

Reporting directly to the Director of Athletics, the Head Athletic Trainer's responsibilities include the CUNY Title Overview, but are not limited to the following:

• Act as a liaison between the Department, Student Health Services and the Team Physician.
• Coordinate drug and substance abuse education seminars for student-athletes.
• Cover all athletics home events as head athletic trainer, including night and weekend events. Cover practices and away contests as deemed appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with all College, Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations related to medical care for student-athletes.
• Follow the NATA Code of Ethics.
• Represent the mission, core values and professionalism of John Jay Athletics as well as promote of John Jay Athletics.
• Oversee all necessary documentation, including processing insurance claims for all medical bills and expenses for each injury, maintaining up to date records for each student-athlete injury and preparing an annual injury report at the conclusion of each academic year.
• Remain current on all national requirements for certifications and maintaining continuing education of Athletic Trainer certification.
• Train department staff and coaches on policies and procedures..

Candidates will be required to provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment. Exemption (medical or religious) requests to this requirement will be considered in accordance with applicable law. Being fully vaccinated is defined for this purpose as being at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. Final candidates must be fully vaccinated as of their first day of employment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree and four years' related experience required as well as National Athletic Trainers Association certification.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor degree in athletic training or related field, Master's degree preferred
• 4-5 years??? experience in sports information related field
• NATA certification
• 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

• Strong presentation and interpersonal skills

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Develops, coordinates and administers a comprehensive training and sports medicine program for intercollegiate sports and provides related professional and administrative services.

• Develops and maintains a program of preventive physical care for student-athletes; and coordinates physical examination screenings
• Supervises treatment and referral of injuries and interfaces directly with medical personnel in the treatment of such athletes; coordinates rehabilitation programs; may administer related insurance program(s)
• Determines and ensures the acquisition of safety equipment and supplies applicable to each intercollegiate sport
• Supervises maintenance of statistical records of team injuries and medical data
• Assists coaches in planning and instructing physical training programs for athletes.
• Plans and schedules the purchasing of all sports medical program supplies and equipment within allocated budget parameters
• Recruits, instructs, supervises and reviews the performance of training staff
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Student Athletics Trainer

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Assistant

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$72,667 - $82,928.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

HOW TO APPLY

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CLOSING DATE

Review of resumes to begin January 20, 2023.

Posting closes on February 3, 2023.

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CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

About John Jay College (CUNY)

John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a senior college of the City University of New York (CUNY) and an internationally-recognized leader in educating for justice. John Jay is a federally designated Hispanic-serving institution, it is ranked third in the nation in Black student success, and it is a top ten institution for promoting student social mobility. John Jay is proud to serve a diverse and dynamic student body of 15,000 students that includes nearly fifty percent of students who are first in their family to attend college as well as students who are immigrants, from low-income families, or from other historically underrepresented groups.

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