Assistant Athletic Trainer

Position Details

• Position Title:
  
  Assistant Athletic Trainer
• Position Type:
  Full time
• Scheduled Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  40
• Categories:
  Staff Exempt
• Job Exempt:
  Yes

Bucknell University seeks a certified Athletic Trainer to join the Department of Athletics and Recreation. The Assistant Athletic Trainer will provide injury and illness prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and health‑care management for student‑athletes in the intercollegiate athletics program. The role administers medical policies and insurance procedures, conducts physical examinations, follows risk‑management protocols, and communicates with student‑athletes, coaches, parents, health‑care providers, and campus stakeholders.

• Provide health‑care for assigned teams by attending practices, competitions, and team travel.
• Deliver injury and illness prevention, evaluation, diagnosis, immediate care, and therapeutic treatment.
• Oversee rehabilitation of athletic‑related injuries, assess recovery, and coordinate physician referrals for safe return to sport.
• Provide administrative support for student‑athlete medical care, including insurance management, medical records, follow‑up care, supply ordering and stocking, scheduling, communications, and health & safety recommendations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training or a related field.
• Board of Certification (BOC) Certification for Athletic Trainers.
• State of Pennsylvania license or eligibility for the Pennsylvania license.
• Master’s degree (preferred but not required).
• Completed national certification exam and eligibility for state licensure.
• 1–2 years of collegiate athletics experience preferred.
• Experience in an NCAA Division I program preferred.

Work involves exposure to extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and loud noises. Requires moderate physical activity and handling of objects up to 25 pounds. May involve standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.

Salary Range: $52,100.00 – $65,100.00, based on qualifications and internal equity.

• Flexible scheduling options determined by role.
• Health insurance (medical, prescription drug, vision, dental), life, and long‑term disability options.
• 10% employer contribution to retirement plan.
• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick time, a community service day, and 19 paid holidays (including two full weeks off for Winter Break).
• Tuition remission for full‑time employees and eligible spouses/children.
• Employee wellness program, fitness center membership, and employee assistance program.
• Parental leave and other comprehensive benefits.

Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion, and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community. The university provides equal opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, marital status, veteran status, or disability in admissions, employment, and all educational programs and activities.

Bucknell University participates in the U.S. Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) E‑Verify program. We will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.