Assistant Athletic Trainer
Penn State UniversityAbout the role
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POSITION SPECIFICS
Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics is seeking candidates to fill two (2) Assistant Athletic Trainer positions. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Delivery of comprehensive athletic training and sports medicine services for assigned student athletes.
- Travel as needed with team to away contests.
- Assist in the implementation of comprehensive injury prevention and performance enhancement programs for Intercollegiate Athletics.
- Collaboration with Sports Performance Team members.
- Maintain proper medical records in accordance with all governmental guidelines.
- Assist with maintaining athletic training facility and inventory of supplies and equipment.
- Transport student athletes to appointments when medically necessary.
- Participate in staff meetings and other administrative duties as assigned.
- Manage student athlete onboarding and physicals.
- Cross coverage and support of sports medicine services where needed.
- Additional opportunities for athletic clinics and camps (supplemental compensation).
- Supervise athletic training students (preceptor) as assigned.
Physical effort required for practice/game preparation and during emergency care management and rehabilitation. These positions are full time, 12 month positions. Full Penn State benefit package included with this position.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
If filled as Athletic Trainer - Advanced Professional, this position requires: Master's Degree 3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications: Licensed Athletic Trainer - Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) - National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification - American Red Cross, American Heart Association or other accredited organization Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certification - American Red Cross, American Heart Association or other accredited organization If filled as Athletic Trainer - Intermediate Professional, this position requires: Bachelor's Degree 1+ years of relevant eApply for this role
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