About the Role
Provides care, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries and related problems in cadet-athletes, with primary responsibility for assigned team(s), including Men's Soccer. Assumes responsibility for coordinating and delivering all athletic training services and overseeing the overall health and well-being of cadet-athletes for assigned sport(s). Conducts thorough and accurate record keeping and performs administrative tasks. Duties are consistent with NATA, BOC, and NYS Board of Education standards.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and deliver athletic training services daily to assigned team(s).
- Provide care and manage injuries and illnesses, including prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation strategies.
- Maintain proper records of injuries, treatment, rehabilitation, and exposure.
- Communicate effectively with the Associate Athletics Director, Head Athletic Trainer, Supervisor, coaches, parents, military personnel, and physicians in all matters of cadet health and safety.
- Design and supervise rehabilitation programs.
- Refer cadet-athletes to the appropriate physician according to accepted guidelines.
- Collaborate with sports performance staff on matters of cadet-athlete wellness and return to play.
- Provide education and instruction to cadet-athletes on the prevention and care of musculoskeletal injuries.
- Supervise athletic training students and cadet managers/trainers for assigned team(s).
- Implement risk mitigation strategies in collaboration with the performance team.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Associate Athletics Director, Head Athletic Trainer.
Requirements
- Must be eligible to work in the United States of America, without sponsorship.
- Must be eligible to work on a military installation, including a willingness to submit to a background screen.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Skills
- Manual therapy skill sets
- Competency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and medical records software.
Location
- West Point, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- 1-2 years of athletic training experience with a Division I intercollegiate athletics program or related experience (Preferred)
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in athletic training or related field.
- Master’s degree (Preferred)
Salary/Compensations
- $60,000 - $65,000
About the Company
- USMA is renowned as the world’s preeminent leadership development institution. 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 build, educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets to be commissioned leaders of character committed to the Army Values and ready for a lifetime of service to the Army and Nation." This position will be housed within the 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 recruit, educate, train and inspire leaders of character who are committed to the Army Values through an extraordinary NCAA Division I athletic experience.
Equal Opportunity
- AWPAA is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by law.
- Applicant qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by law.
