Assistant Athletic Trainer

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Reporting to the Associate AD, Head Athletic Trainer, the Assistant Athletic Trainer will perform injury evaluations, appropriate medical treatment, and rehabilitation care for student-athletes for the assigned varsity team. This position requires frequent travel, as well as evening and weekend hours.

• Provides appropriate medical treatment to injured or ill student-athletes and manages rehabilitation on athletic related injuries as needed.
• Refers student-athletes to appropriate medical facilities, including scheduling student-athletes for medical appointments.
• Communicates with team physicians regarding treatment and follow-up care of student-athletes.
• Documents injury reports, progress notes, and team physician doctor’s clinics in Fordham Sports Medicine injury tracking software.
• Files and coordinates medical insurance claims for assigned student-athletes.
• Coordinates preseason physicals with coaches, student-athletes, and team physicians.
• Communicates on a daily basis with coaches regarding the status of their student-athletes.
• Coordinates preventative injury programs while working with the strength and conditioning specialist.
• Assists with oversight of the University drug testing program and coordinates in conjunction with the NCAA and the Center for Drug-Free Sport.
• Assists the Head Athletic Trainer with administrative duties as needed.
• Assists with oversight of summer camps/clinics.
• Complies with all NCAA , Atlantic 10, Patriot League, and University rules and regulations.

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Guides work of other employees who perform essentially the same work and/or student workers. Organizes, sets priorities, schedules and reviews work, but is generally not responsible for final decisions in hiring, performance management or compensation.

Operates University-owned or leased vehicles to transport students, staff, and/or equipment in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and insurance requirements.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training and a minimum of 1 year of experience as a certified trainer.
• Current and Active Board of Certification Athletic Trainer Certification.
• Currently licensed as an Athletic Trainer (ATC) in the state of New York.
• Current First Aid and CPR / AED certifications.

• High-level organizational skills.
• Demonstrated commitment and motivation to building a successful program.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Master’s Degree in Athletic Training or Relevant Field.
• One or more years of athletic training experience in a Division I intercollegiate athletic program.
• Experience as a Certified Athletic Trainer at the collegiate level.
• Valid driver’s license.

Minimum Starting Salary $64,597.50

Maximum Starting Salary $66,500.00

Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

No

Posting Number: A992P

Number of Vacancies: 1 (A06750)

Start Date:

N/A

Posting Date: 12/03/2025

EEO Statement

Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive…