Assistant Athletic Trainer

NCAA; Gettysburg (Adams County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Gettysburg College is seeking a full-time Assistant Athletic Trainer to support student-athletes by providing quality care and rehabilitation. Responsibilities include managing emergency situations, organizing health initiatives, and ensuring compliance with Pennsylvania licensure. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree, BOC certification, and strong communication skills to effectively engage with diverse groups.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Qualifications

• NATABOC Certified Athletic Trainer with 2-5 years of experience.
• Board of Certification (BOC) certification required.
• Licensure to practice in Pennsylvania before start date.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing emergency care and rehabilitation.
• Organize health-related experiences for student-athletes.
• Collaborate with athletic training staff to ensure athlete safety.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Cross-cultural abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Gettysburg College, located in historic Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, is seeking an Assistant Athletic Trainer. This is a full-time, 10-month (with some summer commitments) administrative position reporting to the Director of Athletic Medicine and Sports Performance (Head Athletics Trainer). The assistant athletic trainer will assist the athletic training staff in providing a safe and healthy environment for our student-athletes to compete.

The successful candidate will assist in providing emergency care, initial treatment, follow-up care, rehabilitation, and a successful return to competition. It is expected that the assistant athletic trainer can perform all athletic training skills and be a proactive, contributing member of a highly respected athletic training team.

This position involves working various nights and weekends, occasional holidays, and travel. Gettysburg College sponsors 24 varsity sports, with over 500 student-athletes competing in Division III of the NCAA.

Requirements include:

1. A bachelor’s degree (required)
2. A master’s degree (preferred)
3. Two to five years of experience as a NATABOC Certified Athletic Trainer
4. Board of Certification (BOC) certification
5. Licensure or eligibility to hold a license by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania before start date

Additional beneficial qualifications include instructor rating in CPR and First Aid. The successful candidate should possess strong communication skills and cross-cultural abilities to work effectively with diverse groups of students, colleagues, and community members. They will also organize health-related experiences benefiting student-athletes, coaches, and summer campers.

Salary is commensurate with experience and complemented by an excellent benefits package.