Athletic Trainer - South Park School District

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Commute reimbursement

NATA/BOC fee assistance

Job summary

UPMC Sports Medicine is seeking a full-time Athletic Trainer to join our outreach team at South Park School District in western Pennsylvania. Join world‑renowned experts in state-of-the-art facilities offering a broad range of services from physician to nutrition and sports performance.

Positions are level-based (Athletic Trainer I/II); external candidates may receive a $10,000 sign-on bonus with a 2-year commitment for this location and commute reimbursement is provided along with professional

Qualifications

• Certified athletic trainer by the Board of Certification (BOC).
• Licensed as an athletic trainer in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Emergency Cardiac Care per AHA standards including CPR/AED and related skills. Proof due within 30 days of hire.
• Act 114 PDE FBI Clearance, Act 168, Act 33 with renewal, Act 34 with renewal.

Responsibilities

• Provide athletic training services following applicable ethics, standards, and state regulations.
• Provide evaluations, establish plans of care, and select appropriate treatment and rehabilitation interventions.
• Present one in-service education program annually according to departmental guidelines.
• Maintain and submit incident documentation per policies.
• Proactively build relationships with UPMC services and providers.
• Participate in professional growth and development related to sports medicine.
• Deliver athletic training services at events within contractual guidelines.

Skills

Rapport building

Organization

Travel willingness

Reliable transportation

Education

Bachelor of Science or Art degree

Job description

UPMC Sports Medicine is one of the nation’s largest employers of athletic trainers with approximately 200 staff members. We have several exciting opportunities working in the outreach setting. More than 90 pro, college, and high school organizations in Western and Central Pennsylvania turn to us for athletic training services.

This is a full‑time position based at South Park School District.

As a staff member in our program, you will be part of a team led by world-renowned sports medicine experts that work in state‑of‑the‑art facilities. We have comprehensive physician, imaging, physical therapy, concussion, nutrition, and sports performance services that serve as resources to you.

Candidates will be placed into the appropriate level based on experience:

• Athletic Trainer I and Athletic Trainer II
• Sign‑on bonus available!

External/qualified candidates will receive $10,000 with a 2‑year commitment for this location.

UPMC Sports Medicine also offers reimbursement for normal and above‑normal commute, as well as financial assistance for NATA dues and BOC maintenance fees!

Responsibilities

• Provide athletic training services following the rules and regulations of the National Athletic Trainers Association Code of Ethics, BOC Standards of Professional Practice, Pennsylvania State Practice Act and Pennsylvania Rules & Regulations for Licensed Athletic Trainers, and UPMC system‑wide and Athletic Training & Development department‑specific Policies and Procedures.
• Provide evaluations, establish plans of care, and select appropriate treatment and rehabilitation interventions.
• Present one in‑service education program annually according to established departmental guidelines.
• Maintain, complete and submit appropriate electronic and written incident documentation for the contracted organization per departmental policies and procedures.
• Proactively build relationships with UPMC services (CRS facilities, neuropsychologists, physicians, etc.)
• Participate in professional growth and development related to the field of sports medicine to further his/her knowledge.
• Provide athletic training services within contractual guidelines utilizing UPMC and site‑specific Written Protocol and adhering to Written Physician Agreements.
• Participate in athletic training services at special events sponsored by UPMC Sports Medicine.
• Participate in community education programming approved by UPMC Sports Medicine.
• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science or Art degree.
• Ability to quickly establish rapport with students, physicians, staff and co‑workers.
• Highly organized and able to prioritize assignments.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to worksites within local area required.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

• Certified as an athletic trainer by the Board of Certification (BOC).
• Licensed as an athletic trainer in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Emergency Cardiac Care based on AHA standards including both didactic and skills demonstrations. Course must include following areas: adult & pediatric CPR, AED, airway obstruction, 2nd rescuer CPR and barrier devices (e.g., pocket mask, bag‑valve mask). Proof of course completion must be presented within 30 days of hire.
• Act 114 PDE FBI Clearance.
• Act 168.
• Act 33 with renewal.
• Act 34 with renewal.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.