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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:

– Supervisor

Base Description:

– Supervises direct reports, but primarily completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates appropriate knowledge to perform own work; spends majority of time on tasks related to own job responsibilities. Demonstrates baseline planning, organizing, directing, and facilitating skills. Reviews completed work of others to verify accuracy and quality. Follows recommended approaches to assigned work. Supervises assigned staff and coordinates routine work activities. Monitors employee interactions and facilitates a productive working environment. Communicates instructions and policies in a consistent, effective and timely manner. Identifies and addresses concerns appropriately. Makes recommendations for possible solutions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Typically oversees at least 2 full–time direct reports or equivalent team of part–time and/or student workers (for Support track, performs work at Senior Support level or higher; for Professional track, performs work at the Advanced Professional level or higher)

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets for specific area and/or grant(s)

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems with progressively more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows standard operating procedures to resolve problems
– May apply specialized knowledge and skills to resolve complex and/or varied problems
– Applies proven and tries new approaches when solving problems

Independence of Action:

– Works with minimal supervision on difficult work assignments, conferring with manager on unusual matters
– Follows precedents and procedures
– Organizes work of direct reports and may set priorities within general guidelines established by manager
– Reviews the work of others to verify accuracy, quality, and conformance to required procedures and special instructions

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and the University
– Communicates with external audiences for scheduling/coordination
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Collaborates closely with team members; may interact with other staff outside of area
– Utilizes a communication style that is appropriate for a given situation
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly and accurately both verbally and in written materials

• 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