Assistant Athletic Trainer

Position Summary

DESCRIPTION:
The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for performing professional and administrative services essential for the successful implementation of the sports medicine program.

OUTCOMES:

Position Summary

DESCRIPTION:
The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for performing professional and administrative services essential for the successful implementation of the sports medicine program.

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.