Assistant Athletic Trainer

Join our vibrant community of dedicated faculty and staff who work to create a transformative educational experience rooted in faith, reason, and justice.

Eastern University is a nationally-recognized Christian university enrolling approximately 9,000 students in a wide array of undergraduate, graduate, professional, and seminary programs. The university’s main campus is located in St. Davids, PA, with many programs also offered online. Eastern’s core values of Faith, Reason, and Justice are woven into all of its educational offerings. Through dynamic programs, a vibrant campus community, and meaningful service learning opportunities, Eastern University is committed to providing students with transformative, accessible, and affordable education.

Position Description

The position of Assistant Athletic Trainer requires a commitment to the core values of Eastern Athletics and in particular plays a vital role in the physical and mental health and safety of our student-athletes. This position, reporting to the Director of Sports Medicine, will assist in the oversight of the intercollegiate athletic training services program for all student-athletes at EU. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: assisting with developing, organizing, implementing, budgeting, and supervising of the athletic training services program; performing responsibilities related to the prevention, rehabilitation, care, and education of student-athletes; and acting as a resource for all members of the Eastern University community at large and specifically for student-athletes in the intercollegiate sports program. This position is responsible for ensuring that departmental efforts, especially those under the purview of the Assistant Athletic Trainer position description, support the mission of the University and are in compliance with all NCAA, MAC, and University rules and regulations.

The Assistant Athletic Trainer is accountable for modeling a positive, professional demeanor as is inherent in higher education and athletics, as well as for mentoring student-athletes with an emphasis in Christian formation.

This is a full-time, 12-month, support staff position within the Department of Athletics.

Position Responsibilities

The Assistant Athletic Trainer will:

1. Assist in providing all athletic training medical needs and related services for all intercollegiate student-athletes. These needs include preventative, primary, and secondary care.

Join our vibrant community of dedicated faculty and staff who work to create a transformative educational experience rooted in faith, reason, and justice.

Eastern University is a nationally-recognized Christian university enrolling approximately 9,000 students in a wide array of undergraduate, graduate, professional, and seminary programs. The university’s main campus is located in St. Davids, PA, with many programs also offered online. Eastern’s core values of Faith, Reason, and Justice are woven into all of its educational offerings. Through dynamic programs, a vibrant campus community, and meaningful service learning opportunities, Eastern University is committed to providing students with transformative, accessible, and affordable education.

Position Description

The position of Assistant Athletic Trainer requires a commitment to the core values of Eastern Athletics and in particular plays a vital role in the physical and mental health and safety of our student-athletes. This position, reporting to the Director of Sports Medicine, will assist in the oversight of the intercollegiate athletic training services program for all student-athletes at EU. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: assisting with developing, organizing, implementing, budgeting, and supervising of the athletic training services program; performing responsibilities related to the prevention, rehabilitation, care, and education of student-athletes; and acting as a resource for all members of the Eastern University community at large and specifically for student-athletes in the intercollegiate sports program. This position is responsible for ensuring that departmental efforts, especially those under the purview of the Assistant Athletic Trainer position description, support the mission of the University and are in compliance with all NCAA, MAC, and University rules and regulations.

The Assistant Athletic Trainer is accountable for modeling a positive, professional demeanor as is inherent in higher education and athletics, as well as for mentoring student-athletes with an emphasis in Christian formation.

This is a full-time, 12-month, support staff position within the Department of Athletics.

Position Responsibilities

The Assistant Athletic Trainer will:

1. Assist in providing all athletic training medical needs and related services for all intercollegiate student-athletes. These needs include preventative, primary, and secondary care.
2. Assist in making the proper referrals to team physicians, school physicians, and school health center (nurse) as requested or appropriate and maintain open communication as per FERPA and HIPAA guidelines as necessary.
3. Assist in maintaining appropriate medical records for school and private health insurance carriers as mandated by state law and under the direction of the Director of Sports Medicine.
4. Serve as a liaison between athletic administration, coaching staff, school health personnel, and the student-athlete’s family.
5. Assist in providing appropriate athletic training equipment and supplies to each intercollegiate athletic team.
6. Assist in daily athletic training services and coverage for all home intercollegiate athletic contests and practices.
7. Assist in the coordination of all non-traditional season, preseason, and in-season conditioning programs with the strength and conditioning coordinator as well as sport specific coaches.
8. Assist in the inventory, ordering, upkeep, and purchasing of supplies and equipment for the athletic training services program.
9. Assist the Director of Sports Medicine in efforts to secure external funding for the athletic training services program as well as take active role in department-wide fundraising efforts.
10. Assist in providing appropriate in-service training to all coaches, athletic staff and administration, and athletic training students as assigned by the Director of Sports Medicine.
11. Assist in providing pre-participation physicals and screenings on all student-athletes yearly.
12. Review and provide input on medical emergency plans for all athletic fields and facilities.
13. Attend continuing education programs as required by the appropriate governing national professional organizations.
14. Attend all department meetings; attend MAC meetings when appropriate or necessary.
15. Embody the values of caring and compassion, justice and integrity, excellence and affirmation.
16. Seek to treat each member of the campus community with fairness, dignity, and respect seeking a spirit of unity and harmony as we join together to achieve our common mission.
17. Complete other duties as assigned by the Director of Sports Medicine and/or the Director of Athletics.
18. Other duties as assigned.

Status: Staff, full-time regular, exempt, 40 hrs per week, 12 months per year.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in Sports Medicine, Athletic Training, or closely related field is required.
2. Master’s degree is preferred.
3. NATABOC Certified as an ATC is required, as is appropriate state licensure.
4. First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer is also required, with Instructor certification preferred.
5. Strong communication and organizational skills, a positive mindset, the ability to multi-task, and attention to detail are essential.
6. The ability, and desire, to work successfully within a team-oriented department environment is required.
7. A commitment to the Division III philosophy of athletics and a working knowledge of NCAA rules is needed.
8. Candidates must exhibit an understanding of, and support for, the University’s Christian Mission.
9. Additional qualifications include excellent interpersonal and an ability to effectively communicate the mission and vision of Eastern University and the Athletic Department to alumni and friends of the university.

About Eastern University

Eastern University is a Christian university of the arts and sciences that integrates faith, reason and justice for students in its undergraduate, graduate, seminary, urban, professional and international programs. Applicants should have a Christian commitment compatible with its mission and be willing to support the mission and vision of the university. The university complies with federal and state guidelines of nondiscrimination in employment; members of protected classes encouraged to apply.

Background Checks

Standard University employees are required to complete the background clearance process. Employment is contingent upon the successful results of an employment background screening. The employment background screening may include but is not limited to your consumer credit history (for positions that work with the university finances or alumni funds only), verification of education and professional credentials, criminal history, driving history, residency, immigration status, performance, references, and other qualities pertinent to your qualifications for the following position.

Youth Clearances are required for positions with direct contact with children and essential personnel positions. Employees working with or around minor age children are required to complete the youth clearance process which includes the following four child protection clearances:

1) Affidavit;

2) FBI Criminal Record Check;

3) Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Child Abuse History Clearance and;

4) Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check.

In accordance with state laws, Act 73 of 2007, Act 153 of 2014, Act 168 (relating to the Child Protective Services Law), school employees of Eastern University who will have "direct contact with children" must complete the background check process prior to employment. Results must be submitted within ten days of receipt.

Description Disclaimer

This description is intended to describe the general level and nature of work performed by the person/people assigned to this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities of the person/people so assigned.

For Staff positions: Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Statement of Non-Discrimination

Eastern University is committed to the principles of equal opportunity as defined under federal and state law, and does not discriminate unlawfully on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, color, creed, disability, national/ethnic origin, age, disabled veteran/Vietnam-era, Genetic Information and Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), or veteran status in its admission policy, program, or activities, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other University-administered programs, or employment practices and programs.

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