Athletic Trainer

Staff Athletic Trainers (ATs) are primarily responsible for providing medical treatment,

evaluation and rehabilitation of injuries that occur to athletes at Juniata College. All ATs

work under the direction and supervision of the Director of Sports Medicine to provide

health care to varsity student-athletes competing on a variety of athletic teams. They

provide immediate response and support for critical and non-critical injuries during

practices and competitions. They provide administrative support in the areas of schedule coordination within the athletic department, supply inventory and the ordering and coordination of medical insurance benefits for student-athletes.

This is a 10-month benefits-eligible position.

Key Responsibilities:
• Provide medical coverage for practices and competitions as deemed necessary by
the Director of Sports Medicine, including some travel for select away competitions.
• Regular evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation and referral of varsity student-athletes’
injuries and conditions
• Documentation of injuries, therapy, referrals and other pertinent interactions
• Provide communications between student-athletes, coaches, Team Physician and
administrators as necessary.
• Assist with inventory ordering and maintenance of the Sports Medicine department
supplies and equipment.
• Referral to and communication with appropriate external healthcare practitioners.
• Work closely with other internal support personnel including Athletic
Administration, Sport Performance, Event Management, sport coaches, compliance
coordinator etc.
• Attend department meetings, designated campus events when appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or Director of Sports Medicine

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree required in Athletic Training, Kinesiology, or Exercise Science
• NATA BOC Certification required
• Licensed or the ability to be licensed in the Commonwealth of PA Department of
State
• Emergency Cardiac Care Certification required
• CPR/AED/ First Aid certification required