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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete theinternal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

• CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

• If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Campus Recreation, in Student Affairs, is seeking applications for an Athletic Trainer to join our team.

The Athletic Trainer will provide coverage for all high-risk competitive sports, including first aid, injury treatment, and emergency response. This position will be responsible for the operation of the athletic training room, including patient injury care, injury prevention, and rehabilitation. Additional responsibilities include baseline concussion testing for high-risk competitive sport participants, and concussion evaluation and return-to-play progression plans for participants.

Job Responsibilities Required but are not limited to the following:

Program and Services Management

• Assist with medical coverage at home club sports competitions for the high-risk tier-level clubs.

• Provide first aid and emergency response as needed.

• Provide evaluation and treatment of injuries for participants.

• Lead rehabilitation for participants following an injury or surgery.

• Implement functional return-to-play programs following an injury.

• Conduct injury prevention exercise programs for participants.

• Complete baseline concussion testing for participants in the high-risk tier-level club sports.

• Complete concussion evaluation and return-to-play progression plans for participants.

Risk Management

• Assist Competitive Sports staff with an annual review of the Club Sports Risk Matrix and where clubs are categorized in the risk tier system.

• Develop a Club Sports Emergency Action Plan, including a severe weather policy.

• Support Club Sport student leader training for risk management.

• Complete Campus Recreation Accident forms for all injury responses.

• Work with and provide consultation to the Campus Recreation Risk Management work team.

• Assist with the development of departmental safety and risk management training.

Administration

• Work closely with University Health Services and provide professional referrals to patients as needed.

• Coordinate and schedule medical coverage at home club sports competitions for the high-risk tier-level clubs.

• Provide oversight and guidance to academic interns.

• Maintain accurate records of all patient treatments.

• Maintain inventory of athletic training equipment and supplies; make recommendations on future purchases and program needs.

• Assist Campus Recreation leadership in developing and maintaining the budget for athletic training.

Other Duties as Assigned

• Collaborate with internal and external groups to complete the job responsibilities and support Campus Recreation.

• Attend and actively participate in area, department, and divisional meetings.

• Serve as an active member on committees and project groups within Campus Recreation

Education and Experience Requirements

• Master’s degree and three years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• OC Certified Athletic Trainer; ÂPA State Licensed Athletic Trainer; Certified Health Care Provider (CPR/AED)

This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

Benefits for full-time employees at Penn State include (visit https://hr.psu.edu/benefits for more detailed information):

• Medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans

• Tuition discounts (including for a spouse and dependent children up to the age of 26)

• Generous vacation time and sick time

• 16 paid holidays/campus closure days

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:

$46,400.00 - $67,300.00

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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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