Athletic Trainer (2 Positions)

Salary: $59,000 – $62,000, 11-month

Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.

Student and Campus Life (SCL) inspires transformation in all Cornell students on their journey of individual, academic and personal evolution. Our division is comprised of leading student affairs experts who support our campus on pressing student life matters including public service, health, wellness, social justice, residential living, food services, sports, recreation, career services, and student activities and organizations including sorority and fraternity life. We provide support and services to roughly 25,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students on multiple campuses in the U.S. and abroad.

Cornell University is an NCAA Division I institution and a member of the Ivy League. The university fields teams in 37 intercollegiate sports and provides a comprehensive physical education program. The university is committed to excellence in academics and athletics, gender equity and diversity in its programs, and a well-balanced, broad-based intercollegiate athletics program. Athletics and Physical Education offers a diverse program of physical and outdoor education, recreational services, intramural sports and intercollegiate athletic competition, plus Wellness programs for faculty and staff and fitness centers for the entire Cornell community.

The Sports Medicine unit is dedicated to protecting and enhancing the health, safety, and welfare of Cornell student-athletes by providing a safe environment and the best possible and most expedient healthcare utilizing the 6 domains of athletic training as established by the NATA: prevention; recognition, evaluation, and assessment; immediate care; treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning; organization and administration; and professional development and responsibility.

The Athletic Trainer in the Cornell University Sports Medicine department evaluates, treats, coordinates and carries out the prescribed physical rehabilitation of athletes. The position is responsible for the compilation and maintenance of medical and statistical records, in compliance with HIPAA and other relevant regulations. As a crucial member of the department, this role requires a consistent need to study, evaluate and recommend new techniques and equipment in physical rehabilitation/training and therapy. The athletic trainer also assists in the daily management and operation of the athletic training room, provides sports coverage as assigned, and supervises athletic training students.

There are two available positions: one 11-month regular position and one 11-month fixed-term position. Extension of the term appointment is contingent on business need, funding and performance. There is no visa sponsorship available for these positions.

Success Factors

• Ability to manage multiple competing responsibilities in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining a professional, calm and controlled demeanor at all times.
• Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to build working relationships with a wide variety of individuals to include colleagues, physicians, coaches, student-athletes, and parents.
• Effective organization and communication skills, to consistently relay accurate information and needs to the appropriate audience and to maintain complete and detailed written records.
• Ability to respond to injuries and other medical issues in a timely, calm, and professional manner in order to start the appropriate medical response and treatment as quickly as possible.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Athletic Training and 1 – 2 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Certified Athletic Trainer and in good standing with the Board of Certification
• CPR and AED certification for the professional rescuers and responding to emergencies first aid.
• Eligible for New York State Licensure
• Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing.
• Experience working with diversity, equity, inclusion, and wellbeing programs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous work experience as an athletic trainer with an NCAA Division I athletics program