Assistant Certified Athletic Trainer

Position Summary:
The Certified Assistant Athletic Trainer is a
full-time, 12-month exempt position. This position is a part of a 7-member team of full-time athletic
trainers.

The successful candidate provides preventative care, rehabilitation, and athletic trainer services for
competitions and practices for intercollegiate sports. This position provides preventative care, rehabilitation and athletic trainer
services for all competitions and practices for intercollegiate sports; administer/organize athletic training services for student-athletes;
and participate collaboratively and professionally with other faculty and staff to promote the general well-being of the department and
University, and collective and individual interest of its staff and student body. Must be able to support and promote the University’s
Mission.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Provides prevention care and rehabilitation for intercollegiate sports teams.
2. Provides
athletic trainer services for competitions and practices.
3. Ensures that all athletic training supplies and equipment are kept secure
and properly maintained, upgrading as necessary.
4. Assists the Head Athletic Trainer in their duties when necessary.
5. Coordinates
and initiates the insurance claim process regarding Gannon’s secondary sports accident policy.
6. Sports team coverage to be assigned by
the Head Athletic Trainer.
7. Performs other duties related as assigned within the scope and responsibility and requirements of the
job.

Required Qualifications:
Education: A bachelor’s degree in sports medicine or related field is required.

Skills: Must be able to respond to students and others in extreme circumstances and have the ability to make quick decisions in a
life-threatening situation. Must have knowledge of University, NCAA and PSAC policies, rules, and procedures. Must be able to motivate
students and to work with a diverse group of people. Must have excellent verbal and interpersonal skills; organizational, supervisory and
management skills; budgeting, maintenance and purchasing skills; and team building skills. Must be able to work independently, prioritize
tasks, and meet scheduled deadlines. Must have the ability to assess student needs and be able to respond to those needs effectively.

Licenses or Certifications:
NATABOC certified in good standing.
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania license that is active and in good
standing as an athletic trainer or eligible for Pennsylvania licensure. FBI Fingerprinting, Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance, and
Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check. CPR/First Aid, AED certified in good standing.
A valid driver’s license that is in good
standing is required. Per Gannon’s Institutional Policy. Manual there can be no suspensions on the Motor Vehicle Record for 5 years prior to
being hired.

University Mission: Must be able to support and promote the University’s Mission.

Preferred
Qualifications:
Education: A master’s degree in sports medicine or related field is preferred.

Certification:
Strength
& conditioning certification
CPR/First Aid, AED instructor

Experience: One-to-three years of athletic training experience is
preferred.

Location: Erie, Pa
Employment Status: Full Time
Department: Athletics
Division:
Athletics
Subdivision: Athletic Director’s Office

To apply, visit https://gannon.peopleadmin.com/postings/14737

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