Assistant Athletic Trainer, Insurance and Medical Claims Liaison
Salary
$67,000.00 Annually
Location
Manhattan University, Riverdale NY
Job Type
Administrator Full-Time
Job Number
FY202700050
Department
Sports Medicine
Opening Date
08/19/2026
Position Description
Manhattan University, an NCAA Division I institution and member of the Metro-Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC), is seeking a qualified candidate for a full-time position of Assistant Athletic Trainer to work with our 22 Division I sport programs. This position will also coordinate all aspects of the department's athletic injury insurance claims. This position assists the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer and staff with the safety and welfare of the student-athletes. This is an in-person, on-campus, non-remote position.
Position Reports To: Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine / Head Athletic Trainer
Job Responsibilities
- Assist the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer with day-to-day operations of the athletic training room
- Provide treatment and care to injured athletes.
- Responsible for injury evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, practice and game coverage, documentation, and communication with physicians and coaches.
- Manages athletic injury insurance claims, verifies primary insurance information, submits primary and secondary insurance documentation, processing of student athlete bills, submits and tracks claims through resolution as needed and educates student athletes and families on the insurance processes.
- Serve as liaison between team physicians, athletic administrators and coaches.
- Maintain comprehensive medical documentation.
- Assist with the administering of institutional drug testing programs, game/event and practice coverage and team travel.
- Collaborate with assistant athletic trainers and supervise work study students.
- Assist with pre-participation health screens.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in athletic training or related field.
- NATABOC certified, NY State licensed or eligible.
- CPR/AED certified.
- Strong computer, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to travel, work evenings, weekends, and some holidays as needed.
- 2+ years of experience in higher education or professional sports settings.
- Possess a valid driver’s license.
- Ability to lift equipment on occasion and work in various environmental conditions.
- Ability to foster positive relationships and create partnerships with a wide range of constituent groups.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, strong attention to detail and keep specific timelines.
- Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with the ability to problem solve.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work an average of 20 hours per week over the course of a year, receive certain benefits on a pro-rated basis. To learn more details, visit our benefits page.
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