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Athletic Training

The Athletic Trainer provides comprehensive athletic training services to physically active individuals within the University in accordance with the Pennsylvania Practice Act and under the direction of a licensed physician; focuses on optimizing student-athlete health, safety, and performance through injury prevention, clinical evaluation, emergency care, treatment, and rehabilitation; works collaboratively with team physicians and athletic department staff to deliver evidence-based care and contributes to an environment that supports the physical and mental well-being of student-athletes.

• Provide athletic training services including prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses within the scope of professional preparation and certification
• Deliver emergency care and first response for athletic-related injuries and medical conditions
• Collaborate with team physicians to prevent, diagnose, and treat emergency, acute, and chronic conditions
• Determine appropriate treatment and rehabilitation plans and evaluate student-athlete readiness for participation, including pre-participation clearance and post-injury/illness return-to-play decisions
• Provide athletic training coverage for practices, competitions, and strength and conditioning sessions
• Develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive injury prevention and performance enhancement programs
• Assist in the organization and ongoing review of programs designed to optimize athletic performance and reduce injury risk
• Maintain accurate and compliant medical records and documentation
• Coordinate and schedule healthcare appointments and referrals
• Oversee and coordinate student-athlete entrance and exit physical examinations
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration with physicians, healthcare providers, and athletic staff
• Serve as an educational resource on sports medicine and athletic training for coaches, staff, and affiliated personnel
• Research current treatment methods and integrate evidence-based practices into care
• Maintain required certifications and participate in continuing education
• Assist in the education and supervision of Graduate Student Athletic Trainers
• Promote a healthy and safe environment for all student-athletes
• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

Level:

– Advanced Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates proficient and comprehensive knowledge of defined skill areas/applications. Applies knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field to decision-making and problem–solving. Works under minimum supervision on varied and sometimes difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor or subject matter experts on unusual matters. May lead others or a team in completion of complex assignments. Interprets and communicates information clearly, accurately, and persuasively. Researches and tries new approaches when solving difficult or novel problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor or mentor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems with progressively more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– May apply specialized knowledge and skills to resolve complex and/or varied problems, with supervisor oversight
– Researches and tries new approaches when solving problems

Independence of Action:

– Works with minimal supervision on more difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters
– Follows precedents and procedures
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally and externally within working unit and the University
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Promotes open communication in a manner that builds relationships among team members
– Applies appropriate strategies for managing conflict; negotiate reasonable compromises; propose and evaluate possible solutions
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 7
• Minimum – $46,400.00
• MidPoint – $56,800.00
• Maximum – $67,300.00

• Conflict Resolution
• Cross-Functional Coordination
• Exercise physiology
• Forecasting
• Goal setting
• Presentation Skills
• Project Management
• Quality improvement
• Research methods
• Training evaluation

• 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