Certified Athletic Trainer - AMDA
New York, NY
About the Job
The Athletic Trainer will collaborate with the Athletic Performance staff to provide preventative services, first aid care, injury evaluation, short-term injury rehabilitation and physician referral guidance for our students.
Primary Responsibilities:
The Certified Athletic Trainer’s primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Assist with injury consultation, management and physician referral for students currently enrolled at AMDA New York.
- Perform evaluation and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries
- Provide injury prevention consultation and education
- Apply first aid care
- Promote welcoming atmosphere and quality customer service for students
- Maintain professionalism and uphold confidentiality of student health information
- Maintain accurate and detailed record keeping
- Communicate with outside health care professionals as needed
- Assist with Athletic Performance Studio coverage as determined by supervisor
- Assist with workshops and presentations as needed
- Adhere to the policies and procedures of the AMDA Center for Health & Performance
- Maintain communication with supervisor and partnering departments
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training or related field from a CAATE Accredited Athletic Training Education Program (Master’s degree preferred)
- Board of Certification (BOC) credential required
- Minimum one year of professional experience (dance or performing arts setting preferred)
- Strong clinical skills including manual therapy techniques, postural assessment and corrective exercise prescription (previous experience in Pilates a plus)
- Familiarity with movement screening is a plus
- Certified in CPR and First Aid
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Outlook, Word and Excel
- Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with a diverse population.
- Ability to handle multifaceted tasks
- Great attention to detail
Professional Development:
- Maintain Board of Certification (BOC) credential
- Maintain continued education in performing arts and sports medicine fields
Position Information:
- The pay range for this position is between $28/hr. - $30hr
- Position is on onsite 5 days a week.
- This position is subject to a background check upon a conditional offer of employment and a reference check.
Diversity and Qualifications:
AMDA is fully committed to diversity, inclusivity, and equity throughout the teaching and learning process. We encourage applications from individuals who have extensive experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.
Successful candidates will have a sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of our students, including disabilities that may affect students' development and learning styles.
Members of traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
Successful candidates will have a sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of our students, including disabilities that may affect students' development and learning styles.
Members of traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
AMDA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in which no person is subjected to discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, supervision, promotion, working conditions, termination, layoff, demotion, transfer, compensation, and training.
Source : AMDA