Provide comprehensive athletic training and sports medicine services specifically for the baseball program, including day-to-day medical care and event coverage. Collaborate with the Sports Performance Team to implement injury prevention and performance enhancement programs.
Requirements summary
Requires a Master's degree and 1-3+ years of experience depending on the professional level. Must hold ATC certification, Pennsylvania state licensure, and CPR/AED certifications.
professional certificatepostgraduate degreeStudent SupervisionRehabilitationPatient TransportInjury PreventionMedical Record DocumentationSports MedicinePhysical AssessmentAthletic TrainingEmergency Care ManagementReturn To Play Programming
Job description
Application instructions
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Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Assist with coordination and delivery of comprehensive athletic training and sports medicine services for assigned student athletes. Scheduling, organization, and completion of onboarding and exit physicals. Attend (and transport) student athletes to medical appointments when medically necessary. Provide day-to-day medical care, practice and event coverage and travel to away contests. Serve as member of Sports Performance Team for collaborative development and implementation of comprehensive injury prevention, Return to Play and performance enhancement programs. Documentation of proper medical records in accordance with all governmental and university guidelines. Assist with policy and procedure development and updates. Assist with maintaining athletic training facility and inventory of supplies and equipment. Participate in staff meetings and on departmental committees or working groups as requested. Supervise athletic training students as a preceptor as assigned. Mentor other staff members and assist with cross coverage when needed or defined by supervisor. Physical effort required for practice/game preparation and during emergency care management and rehabilitation. Other duties as assigned. MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS If filled as
Athletic
Trainer -
Advanced
Professional, this position requires: Master's Degree 3+ years of relevant experience
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 -
Benefits
Vacation
Paid Time Off
Holidays
Sick Time
Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Retirement Plans
Tuition Discount
Intermediate
Professional, this position requires: Master's Degree 1+ years of relevant experience
Required
Certifications: Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certification - American Red Cross, American Heart Association or other accredited organization Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification - American Red Cross, American Heart Association or other accredited organization Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) - National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification Licensed Athletic Trainer - Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check. 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. SALARY & BENEFITS The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $42,100.00 - $67,300.00. Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS 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. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines There’s a reason Penn State consistently ranks among the top one percent of the world’s universities. Across 24 campuses, our 100,000 students and 40,000 faculty and staff know the real measure of success goes beyond the classroom – it’s the positive impact made on communities across the world. Our ideals stem from our origins as Pennsylvania’s sole land-grant institution, which allow us to continue to bring positive impact to humanity through our teaching, research, and engagement mission. And across the world is a community of Penn Staters – more than half a million strong – driven by that same spirit to serve our local and global communities. At Penn State, passion is met with collaboration in an environment that is rooted in shared pride for the accomplishments of our fellow students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Penn Staters cheer each other on to build a culture committed to service and engagement. Our University values represent our core ethical aspirations for all our daily activities and actions as students, faculty, staff, and volunteers at Penn State. Our values are as follows; Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, Discovery, Excellence, and Community. We Are Penn State. One Community. Impacting Many.
