Drexel University·Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The Assistant Athletic Trainer evaluates, treats, and prevents athletic injuries for Division 1 student-athletes while coordinating medical care and insurance processes. They are responsible for covering home events, traveling with teams, and maintaining organized athletic training room operations.
This position will be a member of the Sports Medicine team that oversees the medical needs of Drexel Athletics Varsity student-athletes. This position will be responsible for athletic trainer coverage for Division 1 Athletic programs as assigned.
Essential Functions
Evaluate, care, prevent and treat athletic injuries and related illnesses.
Inform coaches on status of injuries, determine ability to compete in an event and communicate this to coach & athlete.
Arrange medical appointments as necessary for student athletes. Maintain electronic medical records or student-athletes.
Make necessary doctor’s appointments and accompany student athletes to visits as appropriate.
Serve as the primary athletic trainer and travel with assigned teams.
Cover home athletic events & practice sessions for intercollegiate teams.
Assist in coordination of day-to-day operations of the DAC and Vidas athletic training rooms, which includes maintaining an accurate, organized & efficient training room.
Communication with student-athletes, team physicians, coaches, performance team, and all other medical personnel involved with a student-athletes medical treatment.
Coordinate medical insurance referral process and insurance claim management.
Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent combination of education and work experience. (Please review the Equivalency Chart [https://drexel.edu/hr/career/ducomp/equivalency/] for additional information.)
Minimum of 1 year clinical or post Bachelor's experience.
Current NATABOC certification, Pennsylvania licensed or eligible.
Active CPR/AED certification or ability to acquire by the start of the position.
Excellent communication skills for use with a variety of constituents including professional staff and students.
Ability to work weekend and evenings.
Valid Driver's License.
Ability to travel extensively throughout the year.
This position is classified as Exempt, grade I. Compensation for this grade ranges from $45,330 - $68,000 per year. Please note that the offered rate for this position will vary based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.
Applicants are encouraged to explore the Professional Staff salary structure and Compensation [https://drexel.edu/hr/career/ducomp/]Guidelines & Policies [https://drexel.edu/hr/career/ducomp/] for more details on Drexel’s compensation framework. For information about benefits, please review Drexel’s Benefits Brochure [https://issuu.com/csbcommunications/docs/drexel_ft_staff_benefits_bro_v1?fr=sZDc2YjMyNzYzOTM].
Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.
A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.
Candidates must hold at least a Bachelor's degree and possess a minimum of one year of clinical or post-Bachelor's experience. Required certifications include NATABOC and CPR/AED, along with a valid driver's license and the ability to travel.
Market context
Assistant athletic trainer openings in Pennsylvania are often tied to school and collegiate sports programs, where coverage needs can rise around in-season schedules and travel. These roles are competitive because employers usually want current certification, state licensure, and the ability to handle team travel and emergency care; this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits help you review the original posting faster. Before applying, confirm your credentials match Pennsylvania requirements and be ready to explain your experience supporting travel sports.