Athletic Trainer | NYU Athletics

New York, New York, Provide athletic training support intercollegiate athletics. Provides athletic training services including testing, evaluation, assignment for training regimens, treatment of injuries, rehabilitation and medical referrals. Under the supervision of a physician, works with student athletes to provide care, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries and illnesses both on campus and at game venues. Provide injury prevention measures such as appliances, braces and devices for control of joint motion and limb protection. Collaborates with physical therapist regarding rehabilitation progress and return-to-play planning of injured athletes. Provides daily injury reports, and reports status and progress of injured athletes to team physicians and coaches. Maintains established safety standards. Provides first aid support. May instruct recreation programs. Works closely with Head Athletic Trainer to manage, plan, and supervise all aspects of the athletic training program, and acts as lead in the absence of the Head Athletic Trainer. Required Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Athletic Training or other health related (biology, nutrition, physical education. Preferred Education: Master's Degree in Athletic Training or other health related field. Required Experience: 2+ years athletic trainer experience at the high school or collegiate level. Preferred Experience: 3+ years athletic trainer experience at the collegiate level. Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: NATA (National Athletic Trainers Association) Certification, First Aid and CPR certification, AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) Training. Participation in NATA continuing education programs to maintain certification. Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Conduct research or provide instruction on subject matter related to athletic training or sports medicine. Present as subject matter expert at NATA convention. Accompany injured athletes to hospitals. Travel with athletic teams to be available at sporting events.