Athletic Trainer

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 athletics competition, plus Wellness programs for faculty and staff and fitness centers for the entire Cornell community.

   

Under the direction and the supervision of the Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine, the Athletic Trainer serves as primary healthcare provider for assigned sports. This position requires the ability to think critically and make decisions regarding prevention, assessment, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Needs to possess the ability to collaborate closely with other healthcare providers, strength & conditioning, coaching staff, and sports performance personnel to optimize student-athlete health and performance is essential. This role of athletic trainer is critical to the success of Cornell athletics. Athletic trainers play a central role in ensuring that student-athletes are healthy, prepared, and able to perform at their highest level while prioritizing their overall well-being. The athletic trainers assist in the daily management and operation of the athletic training room, provide event coverage as assigned and will serve as a preceptor for athletic training students.

This role operates within a high-performance, interdisciplinary model and requires a proactive, collaborative approach to holistic athlete care.

This is an 11-month, full-time position requiring extensive hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays and travel. The salary range for the 11-month position is $66,192 to $67,683 (12-month equivalent is $72,209 to $73,836); final offer will depend on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Success Factors

• Ability to manage multiple high-level responsibilities and medical emergencies in a fast-paced, high-pressure Division I environment while maintaining composure and professionalism.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and collaborate effectively with student-athletes, coaches, physicians, and strength and conditioning and sports performance staff.
• Demonstrated commitment to student-athlete health, safety, well-being, and long-term development.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of maintaining comprehensive medical records and documentation, including but not