What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Athletic Trainer position at York College of Pennsylvania?
York College of Pennsylvania, a private liberal arts institution serving over 3,500
students across more than 110 academic programs, is located in close proximity to both
Baltimore and Philadelphia, on a 190-acre suburban campus adjacent to the City of
York. The College is home to 24 NCAA Division III sports teams, competing within the
Middle Atlantic Conferences. The York College Athletic Training Team is dedicated to
providing a comprehensive and collaborative approach to the prevention, evaluation,
treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries for approximately 550 student-athletes. This position may include paid Board of Certification (BOC) annual dues, National Athletic
Trainers’ Association (NATA) membership, licensure fees, opportunities for
continuing education, and relocation assistance.
DESCRIPTION:
The Assistant Athletic Trainer is a full-time, 10-month position that will collaborate closely with team physicians, physical therapists, the Head Athletic Trainer, and other assistant trainers to deliver professional and administrative services that support the effective implementation of the College’s sports medicine program. The position includes direct involvement with specific athletic teams and requires a commitment to delivering high-quality care in a dynamic, team-oriented environment. Responsibilities will include injury prevention, assessment, rehabilitation, and related administrative duties.
OUTCOMES:
Athletic Training 80%
students across more than 110 academic programs, is located in close proximity to both
Baltimore and Philadelphia, on a 190-acre suburban campus adjacent to the City of
York. The College is home to 24 NCAA Division III sports teams, competing within the
Middle Atlantic Conferences. The York College Athletic Training Team is dedicated to
providing a comprehensive and collaborative approach to the prevention, evaluation,
treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries for approximately 550 student-athletes. This position may include paid Board of Certification (BOC) annual dues, National Athletic
Trainers’ Association (NATA) membership, licensure fees, opportunities for
continuing education, and relocation assistance.
DESCRIPTION:
The Assistant Athletic Trainer is a full-time, 10-month position that will collaborate closely with team physicians, physical therapists, the Head Athletic Trainer, and other assistant trainers to deliver professional and administrative services that support the effective implementation of the College’s sports medicine program. The position includes direct involvement with specific athletic teams and requires a commitment to delivering high-quality care in a dynamic, team-oriented environment. Responsibilities will include injury prevention, assessment, rehabilitation, and related administrative duties.
OUTCOMES:
- Provision of suitable health care and sports medicine services for intercollegiate student-athletes.
- Provision of a healthy athletic training environment, conducive to positive athletic and academic results.
Athletic Training 80%
- Provide athletic training services for intercollegiate athletics through scheduled training room hours, in attendance at team practices and home and away competitions, as well as in emergency and other necessary-care circumstances.
- Assist in sports medicine record keeping and documentation.
- Graduate of a CAATE accredited athletic training program. Master's degree preferred but not required.
- BOC certification.
- Eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
- Current CPR/AED certification.
- Familiarity with NCAA governing rules.
- Certified experience in collegiate athletics preferred.
- Ability to work effectively in a collegiate setting with student-athletes, other athletic trainers, coaches, administrators, faculty, staff, and allied providers.
- Excellent organization, communication (verbal, interpersonal, and written), attention to detail, and customer relations skills.
- Commitment to the NATA Code of Ethics.
