Assistant Athletic Trainer

Position Summary

DESCRIPTION:
The Assistant Athletic Trainer is a full-time, 10-month position that will collaborate closely with team physicians, physical therapists, the Head Athletic Trainer, and other assistant trainers to deliver professional and administrative services that support the effective implementation of the College’s sports medicine program. The position includes direct involvement with specific athletic teams and requires a commitment to delivering high-quality care in a dynamic, team-oriented environment. Responsibilities will include injury prevention, assessment, rehabilitation, and related administrative duties.

OUTCOMES:

• Provision of suitable health care and sports medicine services for intercollegiate student-athletes.
• Provision of a healthy athletic training environment, conducive to positive athletic and academic results.

Essential Functions

Athletic Training 80%

• Provide athletic training services for intercollegiate athletics through scheduled training room hours, in attendance at team practices and home and away competitions, as well as in emergency and other necessary-care circumstances.

Administrative Assistance 20%

• Assist in sports medicine record keeping and documentation.

Experience and Education Required

• Graduate of a CAATE accredited athletic training program. Master's degree preferred but not required.
• BOC certification.
• Eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Current CPR/AED certification.
• Familiarity with NCAA governing rules.
• Certified experience in collegiate athletics preferred.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively in a collegiate setting with student-athletes, other athletic trainers, coaches, administrators, faculty, staff, and allied providers.
• Excellent organization, communication (verbal, interpersonal, and written), attention to detail, and customer relations skills.
• Commitment to the NATA Code of Ethics.