Areas of responsibility include:

*Serves as the primary athletic trainer for some teams, covering practices and competitions, and assists other teams and individual student athletes as needed

*Assists the Heath Athletic Trainer and Associate Head Athletic Trainer in coordination of all aspects of injury prevention, evaluation, rehabilitation of student athletes

*Completes necessary documentation including (but not limited to) injury reports, daily check in log, student athlete travel and insurance records. Works with the College’s insurance administrator with claims and necessary paperwork related to injuries covered but the Bard College insurance plan

*Assists in communication with coaches, physicians, and other medical professionals

*Relates necessary sports medicine information to visiting institutions and athletic training staff

*Attends periodic staff meetings and select Bard College Student Services meetings *Must maintain a working knowledge of up to date information, research, and changes in the athletic training field through attendance at and participation in professional development and continuing education opportunities

*Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited athletic training program is required; a Master's degree in a related field is preferred
• NATA-BOC certification, New York State license and CPR/AED and First Aid certifications are required. CSCS, PES, CES, Graston, ART, EMT certifications are preferred
• Excellent communication skills are necessary
• Knowledge of computer statistical software and internet skills required
• Flexible work schedule is required, to include evenings and weekends and occasional travel with teams
• Must have interest in supporting an environment in which students of all experience and ability levels and from diverse backgrounds are supported and encouraged

TO APPLY:
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to Interfolio:  https://apply.interfolio.com/172136

BENEFITS: 

We are pleased to offer our full-time employees an excellent benefit package which includes; multiple health insurance options; TIAA retirement plans; generous vacation, sick, and personal time; and more. To learn more about employee benefits and eligibility at Bard College, please visit https://www.bard.edu/humanresources/benefits/.

About Bard College

Bard is a private liberal arts college with approximately 1800 students, located 90 miles north of New York City on the Hudson River in Northern Dutchess County. Bard is a member of the NCAA Division III and the Skyline Conference (Liberty in fall 2011).

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