Athletic Trainer, Men's Basketball

Location: University Park

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POSITION SPECIFICS

Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics is seeking a candidate to fill the role of Athletic Trainer with primary sport responsibility for Men's Basketball. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

* Assist with coordination and delivery of comprehensive athletic training and sports medicine services for assigned student athletes. Scheduling, organization, and completion of onboarding and exit physicals. Attend (and transport) student athletes to medical appointments when medically necessary. Provide day-to-day medical care, practice and event coverage and travel to away contests.

* Serve as member of Sports Performance Team for collaborative development and implementation of comprehensive injury prevention, Return to Play and performance enhancement programs.

* Documentation of proper medical records in accordance with all governmental and university guidelines. Assist with policy and procedure development and updates. Assist with maintaining athletic training facility and inventory of supplies and equipment.

* Participate in staff meetings and on departmental committees or working groups as requested.

* Supervise athletic training students as a preceptor as assigned.

* Mentor other staff members and assist with cross coverage when needed or defined by supervisor.

Physical effort required for practice/game preparation and during emergency care management and rehabilitation.

* Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

If filled as Athletic Trainer - Senior Professional, this position requires:
Master's Degree
6+ years of relevant experience
Required

Certifications:

Licensed Athletic Trainer - Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine
Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) - National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification - American Red Cross, American Heart Association or other accredited organization
Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certification - American Red Cross, American Heart Association or other accredited organization

If filled as Athletic Trainer - Advanced Professional, this position requires:
Master's Degree
3+ years of relevant experience
Required

Certifications:

Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certification - American Red Cross, American Heart Association or other accredited organization
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification - American Red Cross, American Heart Association or other accredited organization
Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) - National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification
Licensed Athletic Trainer - Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

SALARY & BENEFITS

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $46,400.00 - $74,000.00.

Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime…