Athletic Trainer

Athletic Trainer

Athletics Administration - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26002598)

Individual will serve the Athletic Department as an Athletic Trainer for the varsity Women’s Volleyball Program.

Job Summary

Provides comprehensive care to student-athletes on campus and at game venues. Assists in supervision of all facets of the Athletics Training Program. Coordinates medical procedures and physicals.

Essential Functions 

Provides comprehensive athletic training services to the sports assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer; Provides injury prevention, management, treatment, and rehabilitation of all assigned athletes as directed by the Head Team Physician and/or consulting physician; Works in cooperation with the Head Athletic Trainer with regard to daily injury status and consultation and advising of nutritional matters; Assists with the coverage of the sports medicine clinic. Works in cooperation with the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences; Supervises and evaluates student athletic trainers in the clinical setting; Maintains educational standards for approved programs as established by the National Athletic Trainer’s Association; Demonstrates involvement in athletic training and sports medicine through publications, public speaking, research, and membership in related professional organizations; Maintains certification and proper credentialing according to the guidelines set by the Board of Certification of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association.

Physical Effort 

Athletic Trainer

Athletics Administration - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26002598)

Individual will serve the Athletic Department as an Athletic Trainer for the varsity Women’s Volleyball Program.

Job Summary

Provides comprehensive care to student-athletes on campus and at game venues. Assists in supervision of all facets of the Athletics Training Program. Coordinates medical procedures and physicals.

Essential Functions 

Provides comprehensive athletic training services to the sports assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer; Provides injury prevention, management, treatment, and rehabilitation of all assigned athletes as directed by the Head Team Physician and/or consulting physician; Works in cooperation with the Head Athletic Trainer with regard to daily injury status and consultation and advising of nutritional matters; Assists with the coverage of the sports medicine clinic. Works in cooperation with the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences; Supervises and evaluates student athletic trainers in the clinical setting; Maintains educational standards for approved programs as established by the National Athletic Trainer’s Association; Demonstrates involvement in athletic training and sports medicine through publications, public speaking, research, and membership in related professional organizations; Maintains certification and proper credentialing according to the guidelines set by the Board of Certification of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association.

Physical Effort 

Teaching, performing all athletic training functions in the athletic training room and at games and practice. Standing, walking, bending and lifting at games and practices and in the training room. May be required to lift and/or support student athletes.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category Full-time regular

Job Classification Staff.Athletics Trainer

Job Family Athletics

Job Sub-Family Training

Campus Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required 2

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience?  Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Required Licensure/Certification BOC Certification; ATC Certification; CPR/AED/First Aid Certification

Additional details about Required Licensure/Certification BOC Certification; PA State License, CPR/AED Certification required. Master’s degree required. Collegiate Athletics experience strongly preferred. An equivalent combination of work and high-level playing experience may be substituted at the discretion of the University.

Work Schedule Varies

Work Arrangement On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

Hiring Range To be determined based on qualifications

Relocation Offered Yes

Visa Sponsorship Provided No

Background Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Required Documents Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents Not Applicable

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