What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Athletic Trainer position at Inside Higher Ed?
Position Summary
Description
The Assistant Athletic Trainer is a full-time, 10-month position that will collaborate closely with team physicians, physical therapists, the Head Athletic Trainer, and other assistant trainers to deliver professional and administrative services that support the effective implementation of the College’s sports medicine program. The position includes direct involvement with specific athletic teams and requires a commitment to delivering high-quality care in a dynamic, team-oriented environment. Responsibilities will include injury prevention, assessment, rehabilitation, and related administrative duties.
Outcomes
Athletic Training 80%
York College of Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Non-Discriminatory. For a copy of York College's Annual Security Report, you may contact the Office of Campus Safety or visit the website: Annual Security Report.
Description
The Assistant Athletic Trainer is a full-time, 10-month position that will collaborate closely with team physicians, physical therapists, the Head Athletic Trainer, and other assistant trainers to deliver professional and administrative services that support the effective implementation of the College’s sports medicine program. The position includes direct involvement with specific athletic teams and requires a commitment to delivering high-quality care in a dynamic, team-oriented environment. Responsibilities will include injury prevention, assessment, rehabilitation, and related administrative duties.
Outcomes
- Provision of suitable health care and sports medicine services for intercollegiate student-athletes.
- Provision of a healthy athletic training environment, conducive to positive athletic and academic results.
Athletic Training 80%
- Provide athletic training services for intercollegiate athletics through scheduled training room hours, in attendance at team practices and home and away competitions, as well as in emergency and other necessary-care circumstances.
- Assist in sports medicine record keeping and documentation.
- Graduate of a CAATE accredited athletic training program. Master's degree preferred but not required.
- BOC certification.
- Eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
- Current CPR/AED certification.
- Familiarity with NCAA governing rules.
- Certified experience in collegiate athletics preferred.
- Ability to work effectively in a collegiate setting with student-athletes, other athletic trainers, coaches, administrators, faculty, staff, and allied providers.
- Excellent organization, communication (verbal, interpersonal, and written), attention to detail, and customer relations skills.
- Commitment to the NATA Code of Ethics.
York College of Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Non-Discriminatory. For a copy of York College's Annual Security Report, you may contact the Office of Campus Safety or visit the website: Annual Security Report.