Athletic Trainer

Southern New Hampshire University is a team of innovators. World changers. Individuals who believe in progress with purpose. Since 1932, our people-centered strategy has defined us — and helped us grow a team that now serves over 180,000 learners worldwide.

Our mission to transform lives is made possible by talented people who bring diverse industry experience, backgrounds and skills to the university. And today, we're ready to expand our reach. All we need is you.

This position is based in the following office location:

Manchester, NH

The opportunity

Southern New Hampshire University's traditional campus in Manchester, NH is hiring a full-time Athletic Trainer. SNHU is an NCAA Division II institution and a member of the Northeast 10 Conference. You will report to the Head Athletic Trainer and help provide daily medical coverage to assigned sports along with injury prevention, baseline concussion testing, recognition, treatment, rehabilitation, and maintenance of accurate records of injuries. This position is located onsite and is a 10 month annual position.

 

What you'll do:

• Help provide daily medical coverage to assigned sports
• Injury prevention, recognition, emergency response, treatment, rehabilitation, and maintenance of accurate records of injuries
• Communicate daily with our coaches and student athletes along with ensuring the safety of student athletes and staff by enforcing OSHA policies and safety procedures
• Maintain strict adherence to our established University and athletic training policies and procedures
• Work cooperatively with the head strength and conditioning coach regarding injuries and programming needs
• Travel with our athletic teams will be required
• Maintain a safe environment, medical supplies and emergency readiness. Practice emergency protocols
• Other responsibilities as assigned. Job responsibilities can change at any time, with or without notice

 

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Active New Hampshire Athletic Training license
• Current certification in CPR and First Aid that aligns with NH athletic training licensing standards and the Board of Certification CEU requirements
• 1+ years of working experience in a collegiate athletic training program with knowledge and skill in:
  • Experience with various therapeutic modalities and administering therapeutic/preventative exercise protocols
  • The application of multiple preventable adhesive taping techniques
  • Developing rehabilitation programs for multiple common athletic injuries
  • Performing systemic evaluation of athletic injuries
  • Injury tracking using online electronic medical record (EMR)
  • Experience in using a baseline concussion tool such as Sway Medical or similar and carry out return to play protocols
  • Experience in the Northeast region dealing with extreme cold temperatures and safety expectations for cold exposure
  • Experience in working with high impact sports
• Previous experience working with both male and female athletic teams
• Certified member of the NATA in good standing

This position follows an academic calendar and is active for 10 months out of the year, from August 15th to June 15th. The salary range listed in the compensation section below will be prorated based on a 10-month work year. This prorated range is 44,477.67 - $60,175.67. 

We believe real innovation comes from inclusion - where different experiences, perspectives and talents are celebrated. So if you're wondering whether SNHU is right for you, take the leap and apply. You might be just the person we're looking for.

If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to fully engage in any part of the application or hiring process, please complete the Accommodation Request form or contact us at 603-626-9447. A member from the Employee Accommodation Support Center will be in contact with you within two business days to discuss your request.

Compensation

The annual pay range for this position is $49,750.00 - $79,615.00. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. We expect this position to be hired in the following target hiring range $54,974.00 - $74,376.00.

Exceptional benefits (because you’re exceptional)

You’re the whole package. Your benefits should be, too. As a full-time employee at SNHU, you’ll get:

• High-quality, low-deductible medical insurance

• Low to no-cost dental and vision plans

• 5 weeks of paid time off (plus almost a dozen paid holidays)

• Employer-funded retirement

• Free tuition program

• Parental leave

• Mental health and wellbeing resources