Athletic Trainer | Temporary Full-Time 2025-2026

Slippery Rock University; Slippery Rock (Butler County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Slippery Rock University is seeking an Athletic Trainer for a temporary full-time position for the 2025-2026 academic year. Responsibilities include providing athletic training and medical services to student-athletes, alongside essential administrative duties. Candidates should hold a Master's degree and be BOC certified by August 2025. The role requires a commitment to diversity and excellence in service delivery within a college athletic environment.

Qualifications

• BOC certified by August 2025
• Experience working in a college athletic department
• Commitment to the education of diverse populations

Responsibilities

• Provide athletic training and medical services to SRU student-athletes.
• Complete administrative tasks necessary to be an effective athletic trainer.
• Assist in athletic amenities and ensure successful medical care for student-athletes.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management skills

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

Athletic Trainer | Temporary Full-Time 2025-2026

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Required documents include a cover letter addressing how job qualifications and requirements of the position are met, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references.

Graduate and undergraduate transcripts are required for this position. Applicants may upload either official or unofficial transcripts using the "Transcript" selection under Required Documents.

Official transcripts will be required prior to appointment. Recommended candidates will be required to complete criminal background check, including Act 34 Background Check and Act 151 (Child Abuse) Background Check and Federal Criminal (FBI) clearance prior to appointment. Full consideration will be given to applications received by May 30, 2025.

Posting Number

Posting Number I02397

Classification Title

Classification Title Instructor | Athletic Trainer

Working Title

Working Title Athletic Trainer | Temporary Full-Time 2025-2026

Employee Group

Employee Group Faculty

Bargaining Unit

Bargaining Unit APSCUF

Location

Location Main Campus

Department

Pay Rate

Pay Rate Instructor 1 (10 month)

Employment Type

Employment Type Regular FT

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, Saturday & Sunday, evenings and weekends as needed for the successful medical care of student-athletes. This is a 10-month, yearly contracted position.

Position Summary Information

Position Summary

Slippery Rock University invites applicants for a non-teaching, temporary, 10-month faculty, with the rank of Instructor. This position will provide athletic training and medical services to SRU student-athletes. This position additionally includes all administrative tasks necessary to be an effective athletic trainer. Sporting assignments TBD . This posting is the result of a resignation, and the line is under consideration for a tenure track search following the 2025-2026 academic year.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree required
BOC certified by August 2025
PA state license or eligible
Experience working in a college athletic department
Commitment to the education of diverse populations
Successful performance in an on-campus interview
Successful Background checks

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in an NCAA college athletic department

Experience with administrative tasks (ie. Budget, insurance, drug testing,etc.)

Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills

Posting Date

Posting Date 05/20/2025

Closing Date

Open Until Filled No

Respect for Individuals in the Community

Slippery Rock University provides an environment that respects, encourages, and promotes the talents and contributions of all. Slippery Rock University values a community with a shared sense of purpose, where people demonstrate mutual respect and appreciation. Slippery Rock University values diversity that honors and includes all persons regardless of age, creed, disability, ethnic heritage, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status in academic and extracurricular endeavor, in the working environment, and in the daily life of the university community.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religion, age, disability, or veteran status in its programs or activities in accordance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Chief Human Resource Officer
205 Old Main Building
104 Maltby Avenue
Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
724.738.2016

Special Instructions to Applicants

Required documents include a cover letter addressing how job qualifications and requirements of the position are met, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references.

Graduate and undergraduate transcripts are required for this position. Applicants may upload either official or unofficial transcripts using the “Transcript” selection under Required Documents.

Official transcripts will be required prior to appointment. Recommended candidates will be required to complete criminal background check, including Act 34 Background Check and Act 151 (Child Abuse) Background Check and Federal Criminal ( FBI ) clearance prior to appointment. Full consideration will be given to applications received by May 30, 2025.

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