Athletic Trainer

ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY; Moon (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Robert Morris University is seeking an athletic trainer to support its intercollegiate varsity program under NCAA guidelines. The role focuses on injury prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation for student-athletes throughout practices, games, and travel.

You will perform therapeutic modalities, document injuries, coordinate care with the team physician, and serve as a liaison between the Athletic Department and medical staff. Commitment to student welfare and compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Two years athletic training experience preferred.
• Strong communication and organization skills.
• Commitment to student-athlete welfare and NCAA rules.
• Valid driver's license or reliable transportation to travel for the University.
• Athletic Training Certification (NATA) required and eligible for PA State Certification.

Responsibilities

• Develops and conducts athletic training programs to prevent, treat and rehabilitate injuries during practices, games, and at other times as indicated.
• Administers exercises and controlled therapeutic modalities to treat or rehabilitate injuries as instructed by the team physician, including heat, ice, ultrasound, and other modalities as indicated.
• Makes initial diagnoses regarding injuries that occur outside the presence of a physician, with referral to the team physician when indicated.
• Is present at team practices and competition during the assigned team’s competition season, including accompanying the team on trips for competition away from campus.
• Serves as a primary liaison between the Athletic Department and medical personnel in arranging for evaluation and treatment of injuries that require specialty care.
• Supervises the referral of students to the University Health Center or Counseling Center as indicated.
• Prepares and maintains documentation of student-athlete injuries and treatments, including medical documentation as well as weekly progress reports of injury status for use by team coaches.
• Engages in the documentation required for the processing of insurance claims.
• Must be available by phone and email after typical business hours.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Organization

Travel coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Serves as athletic trainer for the intercollegiate varsity program within the guidelines, rules and regulations of Robert Morris University and the NCAA.

Responsibilities:

• Develops and conducts athletic training programs to prevent, treat and rehabilitate physical injuries during practices, games, and at other times as indicated.
• Administers exercises and controlled therapeutic modalities to treat or rehabilitate injuries as instructed by the team physician, including heat, ice, ultrasound, and other modalities as indicated.
• Makes initial diagnoses regarding injuries that occur outside the presence of a physician, with referral to the team physician when indicated.
• Is present at team practices and competition during the assigned team’s competition season, including accompanying the team on trips for competition away from campus.
• Serves as a primary liaison between the Athletic Department and medical personnel in arranging for evaluation and treatment of injuries that require specialty care.
• Supervises the referral of students to the University Health Center or Counseling Center as indicated.
• Prepares and maintains documentation of student-athlete injuries and treatments, including medical documentation as well as weekly progress reports of injury status for use by team coaches.
• Engages in the documentation required for the processing of insurance claims.
• Must be available by phone and email after typical business hours.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Two years of athletic training experience preferred.
• Strong communication and organization skills.
• Commitment to student-athlete welfare and University/NCAA rules.
• Valid driver's license or reliable transportation to travel on behalf of the University is required.
• Athletic Training Certification (NATA) required and eligible for PA State Certification.

Exemption Status: Exempt

Act 153 Clearance Required: Yes

Required To Pass a Motor Vehicle Report Check (If driving on behalf of the University): Yes

Required to Pass a Credit Check: No

Additional Posting Information: None

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Advertised: July 22, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time