Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics seeks an Athletic Trainer to coordinate and deliver sports medicine services, with primary coverage for the Men's and Women's Rugby teams. This role is key to supporting student athlete health and performance.
What You'll Do
- Assist with coordination and delivery of athletic training and sports medicine services for assigned student athletes.
- Travel as needed with team to away contests.
- Implement comprehensive injury prevention and performance enhancement programs.
- 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, student athlete onboarding and physicals.
- Supervise athletic training students as a preceptor as assigned.
- Provide supportive coverage with other teams when needed.
- Apply physical effort required for practice/game preparation and during emergency care management and rehabilitation.
- Pursue additional opportunities with athletic clinics and camps (supplemental compensation).
What We're Looking For
- For Intermediate Professional level: Bachelor's Degree and 1+ years of relevant experience.
- For Advanced Professional level: Master's Degree and 3+ years of relevant experience.
- Current BOC Certified Athletic Trainer in good standing.
- Eligible for Athletic Trainer Licensure within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
- Certified Health Care Provider (CPR/AED) certification.
- 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.
- Valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check.
Nice to Have
- Master's degree.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation Range: $42,100.00 - $67,300.00.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Robust retirement plans.
- Substantial paid time off including holidays, vacation and sick time.
- Generous 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible spouses and children.
Work Mode
This position requires on-site work.
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness and foster a culture of belonging. 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.
