The Assistant Athletic Trainer is a vital practitioner in sports health care for Hobart and William Smith Colleges' intercollegiate student-athletes. The Assistant Athletic Trainer will execute the philosophy and objectives of sports medicine at Hobart and William Smith, which sponsors 31 intercollegiate, multi-divisional sports (NCAA Division I & III) with approximately 800 student athletes. The Assistant Athletic Trainer will report to the Asst AD for Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer and will have responsibilities in these areas: medical care, injury prevention and rehabilitation of athletes; communication with athletic trainers, athletes, physicians, coaches, and parents regarding medical care; student worker management; supply management; electronic medical record keeping; ongoing professional development; emergency action plans; and other duties as assigned.
Hobart and William Smith Sports Medicine is committed to unwavering, unified sports medicine care where every athletic trainer is empowered and enthusiastic to support all student-athletes and teams, ensuring equitable access and exceptional outcomes.
Essential Responsibilities:
Care, Prevention and Rehabilitation -
Provide pre-practice and competition sports medical care for athletes of assigned teams.
Evaluate injuries.
Provide proper pre- and post- practice/competition treatment and rehabilitation.
Administer proper first aid procedures when needed.
Implement Emergency Action Procedures as necessary for practice and competition venues.
Have working knowledge of all rehabilitation equipment in the sports medicine clinics at Hobart and William Smith.
Work collaboratively with the HWS Sports Performance coaches to coordinate safe and effective exercises for injured student-athletes.
Collaborate with contracted, on-campus physical therapists regarding athlete rehabilitation.
Communication with physicians, coaches, parents, HWS constituents -
Establish and maintain effective communication with staff members, parents and physicians.
Assist with pre-season physical examinations.
Coordinate care by team physician and other specialized medical physicians for assigned sport athletes.
Coordinate ambulance service for athletic contests as needed.
Communicate and collaborate with offices across campus regarding academic absences for student-athletes as appropriate.
Leadership -
Recruit, train, schedule, and evaluate student workers.
Supply Management -
Assist with maintaining inventory of supplies.
Assist with oversight of all aspects of all athletic training clinics (e.g. equipment and supplies, maintenance, room procedures/protocol).
Electronic Medical Record Keeping -
Review completed HWS Sports Medicine intake paperwork.
Maintain confidential, accurate, and current injury and treatment electronic records.
Complete all required NCAA sports medicine related forms.
Professional Development -
Maintain certified athletic trainer status through the National Athletic Trainers Association and Board of Certification.
Obtain and/or maintain New York State Athletic Trainer Licensure
Stay current with athletic training techniques for the prevention, care and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.
Continually increase knowledge of athletic training medical care, prevention and rehabilitation through a working relationship with physicians and other sports medicine personnel.
Attend E.A.T.A., N.A.T.A. and other sports medicine conferences/events on an annual basis as approved.
Emergency Action Plans -
Maintain a working knowledge of state and institutional safety plans.
Practice venue-specific emergency response plans once annually.
Assist with implementation of athletic facility emergency action plans as necessary.
Other Department Responsibilities -
Work in compliance with the rules and regulations of the NCAA, Liberty League and other relevant governing bodies as they pertain to sports medicine.
Demonstrate support of NCAA Compliance and fully engage in the HWS athletics compliance education program
Perform the requirements as a Campus Security Authority pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (20 U.S.C. §1092 (f) (Clery Act).
Other duties as assigned.
Other Information:
This is a full-time, 10-month, benefits-eligible position. This position description is not all-inclusive as other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned. Evening and weekend work are required. Salary: $52,855.07
About HWS
A liberal arts and sciences institution, Hobart and William Smith is known for consistent success in preparing students for meaningful lives and fulfilling careers through an outcomes-based focus on their futures. Our nationally ranked faculty are accessible teachers and scholars known for the impact of their research and distinguished by the depth of their mentorship. World challenges are studied in the classroom where critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills are honed. In the field, knowledge turns into discovery. In office hours, plans are carefully crafted to tie interests and talents to an academic path that motivates beyond graduation.
Our location in the heart of the Finger Lakes allows faculty, staff and students to live and work collaboratively on the banks of a resource-rich lake. Student-athletes play for 30 varsity teams boasting 24 national titles, including the 2023 and 2024 NCAA DIII Men's Ice Hockey Championships. With three graduate programs, students can build on their undergraduate degree with a Master of Arts in Higher Education Leadership, Master of Arts in Teaching, or a Master of Science in Management. Together, the experiences and mentorship at HWS prepare students to lead lives of consequence.
Certification by the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) and current New York State Athletic Trainer License or eligibility for the New York State license is required. Current CPR/AED certification (renewal can be done at HWS). Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with college student-athletes, coaches and administrators within highly competitive NCAA multi-divisional intercollegiate athletics department. Previous experience (1-3 years) in intercollegiate athletics is preferred. Candidates must demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills with all constituents. A desire to work within the framework of all HWS departmental policies and requirements is a must. A valid U.S. drivers' license is required.
The Colleges are an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment in their programs and activities against employees or applicants based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, caregiver status, military status, including past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, social class, or any other category or characteristic protected by applicable law.
