Athletic Trainer

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State Behrend, located in Erie, Pennsylvania, is seeking qualified candidates to apply for two positions of Athletic Trainer. The Athletic trainer serves as a member of the Athletics Department and reports directly to the Director of Athletics. Penn State Behrend is a member of the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC) and has 24 DIII varsity sports programs.

Penn State Behrend’s athletic facilities are expanding and updating to keep pace with the growth and success of our intercollegiate athletics programs. We have a lighted, artificial-turf field soccer and lacrosse complex, an eight-lane composite track with a separate area for field events in our track and field complex. Our baseball and softball complex has two fields, each with irrigation, in-ground dugouts, bullpens, and batting cages. Our Junker Center has three all-purpose courts, seating for 1,600, and eight-lane swimming pool, running track, jumping pits, aerobics room, and strength-training room. Penn State Behrend also sits on the edge of Wintergreen Gorge, an 11,00-year-old chasm that’s a spectacular backdrop for a run or a hike. Or head north instead; a six-mile paved trail connects campus to Erie’s downtown and lakefront. On-campus sand volleyball courts and multiple intramural fields are available for all students to use.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day preventative, ongoing, and rehabilitative medical care for student-athletes at Penn State Behrend.
• Acts as a liaison between external health care providers, doctors, and other medical professionals.
• Lead the departmental compliance efforts for AED/CPR training and organization.
• Plan and develop all departmental goals and objectives, assuring commitment to equity and inclusion in all aspects of student engagement with athletics, gender equity, and successful athletics experiences by all students.

Education:

• This position will be filled as an Intermediate or Advanced level dependent on the final applicant’s experience and education.
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher; Master’s Degree preferred
• Minimum of 2+ years related experience
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Certifications, Registrations, or Licensure: BOC Certified Athletic Trainer; PA State Licensed Athletic Trainer; Certified Health Care Provider (CPR/AED)

The following clearances must be successfully completed for this position: 

• Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check 
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse History 
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Background Check 

This is a 10 month position with the months of June and July off. Full Penn State benefits included. 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.

Please upload a cover letter and resume at the time of application submission. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. 

Penn State Behrend, is an undergraduate and graduate college of The Pennsylvania State University.  Situated on a beautiful, wooded 854-acre hillside campus recognized as a U.S. arboretum, we have four academic schools (Business; Engineering; Humanities and Social Sciences; and, Science); student residential living; a range of research programs and outreach centers; and a highly successful business and technology park. With 5,000 students in resident instruction and online in college programs offered through Penn State World Campus, we uniquely blend the atmosphere and focus on teaching of a small college with access to the academic, research, and professional development resources of a Big 10, R1 University. Our college is an open laboratory of learning and discovery where students gain real-life experience engaging with business, industry, and community partners. We seek faculty members who share our commitment to both teaching and scholarship, to the holistic development of students, and to principles of respect, diversity, and inclusiveness. 

Erie, Pennsylvania is a metropolitan area of more than a quarter million people located on the southern shores of Lake Erie, two hours from Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and Buffalo. The area’s economy reflects a mix of educational, medical, industrial, tourism, and service activity; the region is home to five colleges and universities in the region, including Penn State Behrend.  Northwestern Pennsylvania offers abundant cultural, sports, and recreational opportunities with four seasons of adventure.  Summers feature miles of beaches, a range of lake sports, and festivals every weekend, and the winters are made for skiing, skating, and more. It’s easy to get around, housing is affordable, and the cost of living is modest. Erie offers relaxed, comfortable living. 

The pay range for this position, including all possible grades is:

$42,100.00 - $67,300.00

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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. 

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