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Overview:

St. John Fisher University is an independent, liberal arts institution that provides a transformative education to approximately 3,800 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students each year. Across its five Schools, Fisher offers nearly 40 majors in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, business, education, and nursing; 11 pre-professional programs; and master’s and doctoral programs in business, nursing, education, pharmacy, and public health. The University’s residential campus boasts a robust living and learning community and a successful intercollegiate athletics program. Fisher is a community where all are welcome, regardless of religious or cultural background. The University continues to honor its founders, the Congregation of St. Basil, by embracing their motto, “Teach Me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge.” We are located in Pittsford, N.Y., seven miles outside of the city of Rochester. The campus is situated on 164 park-like acres—a beautiful setting for a warm, friendly campus community.

Job Responsibilities:

The athletic trainer is a ten month position responsible for rendering first aid and instilling prevention of injuries in athletic activity.

• Adhere to all NCAA , conference, and institutional guidelines, policies, and rules

• Assist in medical care and rehabilitation activities of injured athletes (40%)

• Maintain positive constructive working relationships with student-athletes, athletics department coaches and staff, and all members of the University community

• At all times promote the athletics program in a positive way

• Attend team practices and contests for oversight of safety measures (40%)

• Assists with administrative duties (insurance coverage, following up with doctors) (13%)

• Works with work study student employees (2%)

• Acts as liaison of University Health Service (3%)

• Performs duties as may be assigned by Athletic Director or Head Athletic Trainer (2%)

• Work with sports/ teams as assigned.

Education / Experience:

Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred from a program accredited by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association ( NATA ), the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs ( CAAHEP ), or the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education ( CAATE ). Current New York State Athletic Trainer licensure or be eligible for licensure.

Competencies / Skills:

Ability to demonstrate interpersonal skills between students, staff, alumni and friends of the University.

Must be knowledgeable of all OSHA regulations.

Supervision of Employees:

Assist in the coordination of duties and supervision of work study students and part time hourly athletic trainer support.

Physical and Mental Demands:

Physical Demands:

Normal sitting, standing and walking throughout the course of the day. May require some lifting of an injured player for evaluation and rehab.

Mental Demands:

Must be able to work in loud environment and keep mental concentration associated with events. Maintain professional attitude and demeanor in difficult situations. Ability to multi-task in a very busy environment.

Work Hours:

Full-time, 10-month position

Must be able to work weekends, travel, drive rental vehicles and be away from home for extended periods of time. Extensive weekends and evenings required of the job.

EEO Statement:

It is the policy of St. John Fisher University to provide Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with the applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in each locality in which the University has employees.

The University does not discriminate against applicants or employees in hiring, promotion, termination or the terms and conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, perceived sex, gender identity, gender expression, the status of being transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, military status, veteran status, predisposing genetic, characteristics or genetic information, arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Title IX Coordinator is the designated University official with primary responsibility for coordinating compliance with Title IX and related federal and state laws. The Title IX Coordinator, Meg Flaherty, Ph.D., can be reached by phone (585-385-8232), email (titleix@sjfc.edu), in-person in Campus Center 206, or outside of business hours by contacting the Office of Safety and Security (585-385-8111).