Certified Athletic Trainer
About The Position
Bucknell University is seeking an Assistant Athletic Trainer to join its Department of Athletics and Recreation. This role is responsible for the administration of injury/illness prevention, recognition, evaluation, management, treatment, and rehabilitation for student-athletes participating in the intercollegiate athletics program. The position also enforces health care policies and procedures regarding medical insurance, completes physical examinations, follows risk management processes, and communicates with various stakeholders including parents, coaches, health care professionals, administrators, faculty, staff, and student-athletes.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in athletic training or a related field
- BOC Certified for Athletic Trainers
- Must possess a State of Pennsylvania License or be State of Pennsylvania License eligible
- Must be authorized to work in the US without a need for current or future visa sponsorship
Nice To Haves
- Master’s Degree
- Completed the national certification exam & are eligible for state licensure
- 1-2 years collegiate athletics experience preferred
- Athletic training experience in an NCAA Division I program is preferred
Responsibilities
- Provides healthcare for assigned teams to student-athletes within the Bucknell Department of Athletics by attending competitions and practices, including traveling with teams to away competitions.
- Administers injury/illness prevention and immediate care.
- Performs examination, assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic intervention of all athletic-related injuries.
- Oversees student-athletes' rehabilitation for athletic-related injuries to ensure a safe return to sport participation.
- Assesses the nature of injuries (e.g., range of motion, strength) and makes referrals to physicians as appropriate.
- Performs administrative duties related to insurance, medical history, and medical care and follow-up for student-athletes.
- Assists with supplies, schedules, communications, and health and safety recommendations.
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling options determined by role
- Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
- 10% employer contribution to retirement plan
- Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick time, a community service day, and 19 paid holidays (including two full weeks off for Winter Break!)
- Tuition remission for themselves (full- and part-time faculty/staff)
- Tuition remission for spouse/spousal equivalent (full-time faculty/staff)
- Tuition programs for children (full-time faculty/staff)
- Comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
- Fitness center membership
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
