Assistant Certified Athletic Trainer

Gannon University; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Certified Assistant Athletic Trainer to join a dedicated team. This full-time position involves providing essential preventative care and rehabilitation services for intercollegiate sports, ensuring the well-being of student-athletes. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with faculty and staff to promote a thriving athletic environment while maintaining equipment and supplies. The role requires quick decision-making skills in high-pressure situations and a commitment to the university's mission. If you are passionate about sports medicine and ready to make a difference in students' lives, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in sports medicine or related field required.
• NATABOC certified in good standing and CPR/First Aid certified.

Responsibilities

• Provide prevention care and rehabilitation for intercollegiate sports teams.
• Ensure athletic training supplies are maintained and secure.
• Assist Head Athletic Trainer and coordinate insurance claims.

Skills

Emergency Response

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Team Building

Decision Making

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Sports Medicine

Master's Degree in Sports Medicine

Tools

Athletic Training Equipment

Injury Management Software

Job description

The Certified Assistant Athletic Trainer is a full-time, 12-month exempt position. This position is a part of a 7-member team of full-time athletic trainers.

The successful candidate provides preventative care, rehabilitation, and athletic trainer services for competitions and practices for intercollegiate sports. This position provides preventative care, rehabilitation and athletic trainer services for all competitions and practices for intercollegiate sports; administer/organize athletic training services for student-athletes; and participate collaboratively and professionally with other faculty and staff to promote the general well-being of the department and University, and collective and individual interest of its staff and student body. Must be able to support and promote the University’s Mission.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Provides prevention care and rehabilitation for intercollegiate sports teams.
2. Provides athletic trainer services for competitions and practices.
3. Ensures that all athletic training supplies and equipment are kept secure and properly maintained, upgrading as necessary.
4. Assists the Head Athletic Trainer in their duties when necessary.
5. Coordinates and initiates the insurance claim process regarding Gannon’s secondary sports accident policy.
6. Sports team coverage to be assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer.
7. Performs other duties related as assigned within the scope and responsibility and requirements of the job.

Required Qualifications

Education: A bachelor’s degree in sports medicine or related field is required.

Skills: Must be able to respond to students and others in extreme circumstances and have the ability to make quick decisions in a life-threatening situation. Must have knowledge of University, NCAA and PSAC policies, rules, and procedures. Must be able to motivate students and to work with a diverse group of people. Must have excellent verbal and interpersonal skills; organizational, supervisory and management skills; budgeting, maintenance and purchasing skills; and team building skills. Must be able to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet scheduled deadlines. Must have the ability to assess student needs and be able to respond to those needs effectively.

Licenses or Certifications:

• NATABOC certified in good standing
• Commonwealth of Pennsylvania license that is active and in good standing as an athletic trainer or eligible for Pennsylvania licensure
• CPR /First Aid, AED certified in good standing
• A valid driver’s license that is in good standing is required. Per Gannon’s Institutional Policy Manual there can be no suspensions on the Motor Vehicle Record for 5 years prior to being hired.

University Mission: Must be able to support and promote the University’s Mission.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: A master’s degree in sports medicine or related field is preferred.

Certification:

• Strength & conditioning certification
• CPR /First Aid, AED instructor

Experience: One-to-three years of athletic training experience is preferred.

Physical Demands

Must be able to meet the physical demands associated with a busy University sports environment. Instructional work schedule conforms to professional responsibilities.

• Walking – Moving to various sites on practice field and between buildings.
• Verbal – Giving instructions and teaching concepts during practices and games. Contact with coaches about injured/sick athletes.
• Written/Computer Generated – Preparing daily injury logs, injury reports and injured athletes documents.
• Hearing – Activities during practices and games.
• Vision – Far – Activities during practices and games. Near – Use of instructional/rehabilitation equipment, computer terminal use, etc.
• Field of Vision – Activities during practices and games.

Evening and weekend hours, along with flexible work scheduling, are required. Work is performed in the office, athletic training room and playing field in all types of weather. Travel is required and includes extended periods of time on the road.

Exempt Status

Exempt Status: Exempt

Position Classification

Position Classification: Professional

Position Type

Position Type: Staff

Employment Status

Employment Status: Full-Time

Position Length

Position Length: 12M

Hours per Week

Hours per Week: As required

Work Schedule

Work Schedule: As required

Shift

Shift: Other

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents:

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Erie, Pennsylvania Campus
109 University Square
Erie, Pennsylvania 16541
1-800-GANNON-U or 814-871-7000

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