Position: Assistant Athletic Trainer
Rank: Coach II
Search Number: #24-010
Job Posted: June 12, 2024

Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) is a diverse and student-centered university dedicated to academic excellence, access, and service for the public good. Southern provides a supportive and welcoming environment for all its community members through a campus-wide commitment to social justice. Founded as a teacher’s college in 1893, Southern has evolved over the past century into a comprehensive public university of more than 10,000 students, offering graduate and undergraduate programs in liberal arts and professional disciplines. It is one of four universities in the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities System. The University is located in New Haven, a city rich with arts and culture and with easy access to New York City and Boston.

The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is a NCAA Division II program and a member of the Northeast 10 Conference. Consisting of 19 athletics teams, SCSU’s outstanding program continually ranks among the top NCAA Division II programs in the nation and also boasts a long record of dominance in the Northeast for both team and individual championships. The Owls rich tradition of success consists of 83 Northeast 10 Conference Championships, over 1,200 All-Americans, 80 NCAA individual titles, and 10 NCAA team championship titles.

Position Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

• Coverage at practices and home contests.
• Evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.
• Work in conjunction with the team physician and other staff athletic trainers.
• Some travel with assigned sports teams may be required.
• Maintain medical files and perform other duties as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer.

Qualifications

• An earned master’s degree is required.
• BOC certified and three (3) years of appropriate professional level experience.
• Must hold or be able to obtain an Athletic Training license in the State of Connecticut.
• Commitment to following the letter and spirit of NCAA, Conference, and University rules and regulations.
• Ability to effectively work with a diverse population of student-athletes and coaches in a cultural climate that celebrates diversity.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, and/or Skills

Red Cross Professional Rescuer and Community First Aid Instructor. Certification with the National Strength and Conditional Association (CSCS), Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES), Performance Enhancement Specialization (PES), Functional Movement Screening (FMS), Active Release Techniques (ART), Certified Sport Nutrition Coach (CSNC, Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC), or Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC). Graston (G1 & G2) certification and/or experience with muscle energy, cupping, BFR, ext.

Application

Candidates must send a resume, cover letter, and three professional references to Sharon DeCrescenzo at decrescenzs1@southernct.edu. In order for your application to be given full consideration, all materials must be received by June 30, 2024. The position will be open until filled.

Southern Connecticut State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University seeks to enhance the diversity of its faculty and staff. People of color, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.