Athletic Trainer

501 East 38th Street
Erie, PA 16546

814-824-2000
800-825-1926
mercyhurst.edu

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501 East 38th Street
Erie, PA 16546

814-824-2000
800-825-1926
mercyhurst.edu

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Athletic Trainer

Location: Erie
Department: Athletics
Reports To: Director of Athletic Training Services
Full/Part Time: Full-Time/10 month
Closes: Open until filled

POSITION SUMMARY

The Athletic Trainer works under the supervision of the Director of Athletic Training Services and
supervises the care of student athletes participating in Mercyhurst University’s athletic program. The
athletic trainer is responsible for the prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation of injuries
within the University’s comprehensive sports medicine program.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide sports medicine services for Mercyhurst University student athletes, including injury

prevention programs, injury evaluations, injury management, injury treatment and
rehabilitation, educational programs for student athletes.

• Provide athletic training services for the University’s athletic department, including attendance

at scheduled team practices and home and away competitions as necessary.

• Coordinate and schedule physical examinations and medical referrals to physicians or other

allied health professionals when needed.

• Coordinate and conduct post injury rehabilitation for athletes.
• Work in conjunction with the strength and conditioning staff, as well as coaches to ensure safety
in the design and implementation of fitness, nutrition and conditioning programs customized to
meet individual student athlete needs.

• Compile and maintain injury documentation as well as statistical records of team injuries for the

Athletic Department.

• Coordinate, schedule, and can perform testing with student athletes. To include, but not limited

to:

o Drug Testing
o Sickle Cell Screening
o COVID-19 Testing

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Review and approve student athlete insurance policies, claims and medical bills associated with
a student athletes’ intercollegiate sports injury.
Perform administrative tasks and other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletic Training
Services.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

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Certified by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (or ability to obtain).
Possess a State of Pennsylvania Athletic Training License (or ability to obtain).
Familiarity with NCAA Division 1 governing rules.

WORK CONDITIONS

Position involves both inside sedentary work and active work.
Frequent overnight travel.
Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed around athletic schedules.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled or until
date indicated above. Send cover letter, resume and 3 work-related references to:

Human Resources
Mercyhurst University
501 East 38th Street
Erie, PA 16546
hrinfo@mercyhurst.edu

Mercyhurst University values diversity and is committed to the goal of achieving equal
opportunity for all. For that reason, Mercyhurst abides by federal, state, and local law in
admissions, employment and all services and programs provided.

Mercyhurst does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, sex,
citizenship status, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, age, familial status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status or any
other legally protected characteristic or because of any individual’s legally protected activities.

Mercyhurst complies with federal, state, and local legislation and regulations regarding
nondiscrimination. This policy applies to faculty, administration and staff, applicants for
employment, students and applicants for educational programs and activities.

Candidates must be currently eligible to work in the United States.

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