Assistant Athletic Trainer

Bucknell University; Lewisburg (Union County); On-site; USD 52,100 - 65,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan 10%

Paid time off

Tuition remission

Wellness program

Job summary

Bucknell University is looking for certified Athletic Trainers to join our Department of Athletics and Recreation.

As a member of the NCAA Division I (FCS in Football) and the Patriot League for 23 of 27 varsity sports, the Assistant Athletic Trainer provides injury and illness prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and health care management for student-athletes in the intercollegiate athletics program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in athletic training or a related field.
• BOC Certified for Athletic Trainers.
• Must possess a State of Pennsylvania License or be State of Pennsylvania License eligible.

Responsibilities

• Provides healthcare for assigned athletic teams by attending practices and competitions, including team travel, and delivering injury and illness prevention, evaluation, diagnosis, immediate care, and therapeutic treatment for student-athletes.
• Oversees rehabilitation of athletic-related injuries, assessing recovery and coordinating physician referrals as needed to support safe return to sport.
• Provides administrative support for student-athlete medical care, including insurance, medical records, follow-up care, supply ordering/stocking, scheduling, communications, and health and safety recommendations.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in athletic training or a related field

Job description

Job Summary

Bucknell University is looking for certified Athletic Trainers to join our Department of Athletics and Recreation. As a member of the NCAA Division I (FCS in Football) and the Patriot League for 23 of 27 varsity sports. Under general supervision, the Assistant Athletic Trainer provides injury and illness prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and health care management for student-athletes in the intercollegiate athletics program. The position administers medical policies and insurance procedures, conducts physical examinations, follows risk management protocols, and communicates with student-athletes, coaches, parents, health care providers, and campus stakeholders.

Position Title

Assistant Athletic Trainer

Position Type

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Categories

Staff Exempt

Reporting Relationship

• Reports to the Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine

Work Setting / Schedule

• Primarily on-campus
• Must be able to travel with the team for competitions as necessary
• Requires night and weekend availability

What You Will Do

• Provides healthcare for assigned athletic teams by attending practices and competitions, including team travel, and delivering injury and illness prevention, evaluation, diagnosis, immediate care, and therapeutic treatment for student-athletes.
• Oversees rehabilitation of athletic-related injuries, assessing recovery and coordinating physician referrals as needed to support safe return to sport.
• Provides administrative support for student-athlete medical care, including insurance, medical records, follow-up care, supply ordering/stocking, scheduling, communications, and health and safety recommendations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in athletic training or a related field
• BOC Certified for Athletic Trainers
• Must possess a State of Pennsylvania License or be State of Pennsylvania License eligible

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree
• Completed the national certification exam & are eligible for state licensure
• 1-2 years collegiate athletics experience preferred
• Athletic training experience in an NCAA Division I program is preferred

Physical Requirements

• Work involves considerable exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises
• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four hours per day

Job Exempt

Yes

Salary Range

$52,100.00 - $65,100.00

This role is not budgeted for visa sponsorship, all candidates must be authorized to work in the US without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling options determined by role;
• Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
• An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)
• Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick time, a community service day, and 19 paid holidays (including two full weeks off for Winter Break!)
• Full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for themselves. Additionally, full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible for various tuition programs for their children. Credit for full-time benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods.
• A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
• A myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell ID card

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Inclusive Excellence

Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community. We endeavor to enhance our capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. We encourage all individuals to apply and do not discriminate in admissions, employment, educational programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.

E-Verify

Bucknell University participates with the United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) E-Verify program. We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional information regarding Bucknell's E-Verify requirements, please contact the office of Talent, Culture & Human Resources [phone] or email [e-mail].