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Assistant Athletic Trainer

Employer
Temple University
Location
Philadelphia, PA

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Institutional & Business Affairs, Athletics
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

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Description**There are three (3) Assistant Athletic Trainer position openings**
The Assistant Athletic Trainer, under the direction of the Associate Director of Athletic Training, is responsible for the daily athletic training needs of assigned intercollegiate athletic teams as well as overall care and maintenance of the athletic training facilities.  This person must provide exceptional personal care for the student-athletes and sport programs, as assigned to them, with regards to injury prevention, rehabilitation, healthy eating and living and health insurance matters. The Assistant Athletic Trainer manages the athletic training needs of the intercollegiate athletic teams, as assigned, and other student-athletes when necessary. The Assistant Athletic Trainer assists in organization and execution of pre-participation examinations, and in providing preventative care and rehabilitation for all athletic and medical problems that the student-athletes may experience. The Assistant Athletic Trainer will apply protective or injury preventative devises such as tape, bandages, or braces to body parts such as ankles, fingers, wrists, and knees, and serves as a constructive liaison between the student-athlete and their coach, parent(s), and team physician(s). The Assistant Athletic Trainer serves as clinical preceptor to athletic training students, providing updates on the progress of recovering athletes, and collaborates with team physicians to evaluate athletes' readiness to play and provide participation clearances when warranted. The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for ensuring that all University, NCAA and conference rules are followed. The Assistant Athletic Trainer travels with the athletic teams to away competitions as needed and transports student-athletes to other healthcare facilities for evaluation, diagnostic testing, and treatment. The Assistant Athletic Director properly manages all aspects of student-athlete medical records, including the occurrence and nature of injury, physical examination, treatment plans, and communications. The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for the daily operations and maintenance of satellite facility during the active months of use. Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education & Experience:Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training or related field/concentration. A minimum of one (1) year of directly related experience as a certified athletic trainer. Possess state athletic training licensure, in good standing, in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, or eligible to pursue upon being hired; Certified by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification (NATABOC). Demonstrated experience working with spreadsheets and relevant databases. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Preferred:• Master’s degree;• Three (3) or more years of experience at the Division I collegiate level;• Experience managing multiple sports as an athletic trainer.An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.  
Required Skills & Abilities:• Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.• Experience working with healthcare professionals from variety of disciplines.• Work experience that demonstrates ability to work successfully with a diverse student population.• Possess a valid driver’s license and good driving record.

This position requires a background check.This position requires Child Abuse Certifications prior to the commencement of service.
Temple University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.
Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.
To obtain additional information about Temple University please visit our website at www.temple.edu.  
Temple University's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains statistics, policies, and procedures related to campus safety and can be found at: https://safety.temple.edu/reports-logs/annual-security-report
You may request a copy of the report by calling Temple University’s Campus Safety Services at 215-204-7900.
https://safety.temple.edu/reports-logs/annual-security-report 

Primary Location: Pennsylvania-Philadelphia-Main Campus-Mcgonigle Hall
Job: Staff
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Employee Status: Regular

Organization

One of the nation’s top urban public research universities, Temple University is a dynamic workplace in the heart of one of the nation’s most vibrant cities. Founded in 1884 as a night school for the working-class men and women of North Philadelphia, for 130 years Temple has retained its core mission of being a beacon of educational opportunity to students of every background, while adding a national and global reputation as a leader in education, research and real-world oriented instruction.

With nearly 39,000 students and 290,000 living alumni, Temple has a major impact on its region and on Philadelphia, the nation’s 5th largest city. One in seven college graduates in the Philadelphia area holds a Temple degree, and the university is the 4th largest provider of professional education in the nation (law, medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and podiatry). Temple offers 17 schools and colleges, 399 academic degree programs, 17 Division 1 intercollegiate men’s and women’s athletic teams, as well as nine campuses including international campuses in Italy and Rome.  

Like the students the university serves, Temple’s approximately 8,000 employees are hardworking, diverse and energized by the vibrant and supportive work environments across the university, all aligned towards advancing the teaching, research and service missions of Temple University.

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