Coordinate and deliver athletic training services to assigned teams that include pre-season physicals, evaluation and treatment of injuries at practices and games, design and supervision of rehabilitation programs, pre-actice/game taping. Refer cadet-athletes to appropriate physician according to accepted guidelines. Communicate effectively with Head Athletic Trainer, coaches, parents, military personnel and physicians in matters of cadet health and safety. Provide education and instruction to cadet-athletes on prevention and care of musculoskeletal injuries. Implement risk mitigation strategies in collaboration with strength staff. Maintain proper records of injuries, treatment, rehabilitation and exposure. Takes on additional responsibility at the direction of the Head Athletic Trainer, Associate Head, Senior Associate, Head Football Athletic Trainer and Associate Athletic Trainers.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Education
Master’s degree in Athletic Training
Minimum Experience
0-2 years. D1 experience
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Employee will be proficient in injury prevention, clinical evaluation and diagnosis, immediate care, treatment, rehabilitation and reconditioning, organization administration and professional responsibility.
License required include National Athletic Trainers Association, Board of Certification, NY State Board of Education License, CPR & AED certification, Valid NY State Drivers License
Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Excel and injury tracking software.
The United States Military Academy (USMA) is renowned as the world's preeminent leadership development institution in the world. Located on the banks of the Hudson River in West Point, NY, it is approximately one hour from New York City. The mission of USMA is "to educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets so that each graduate is a commissioned leader of character committed to the values of Duty, Honor, Country and prepared for a career of professional excellence and service to the Nation as an officer in the United States Army." This position will be housed within the Army West Point Athletic Association, Inc. (AWPAA), which is a non-profit corporation organized to manage and support the 30 intercollegiate athletic programs at the Academy. The AWPAA mission is to provide an extraordinary NCAA Division I athletic experience that develops leaders of character committed to the values of Duty, Honor, Country.
