Athletic Trainer

Penn State University is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Athletic Trainer to join our team at Penn State Behrend. As an Athletic Trainer, you will be responsible for providing day-to-day medical care for student-athletes, leading compliance efforts for AED/CPR training, and developing departmental goals and objectives.

• Provide preventative, ongoing, and rehabilitative medical care for student-athletes
• Act as a liaison between external health care providers, doctors, and other medical professionals
• Lead departmental compliance efforts for AED/CPR training and organization
• Plan and develop departmental goals and objectives, ensuring commitment to equity and inclusion in all aspects of student engagement with athletics

• Bachelor's Degree or higher; Master's Degree preferred
• Minimum of 2+ years related experience
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• BOC Certified Athletic Trainer; PA State Licensed Athletic Trainer; Certified Health Care Provider (CPR/AED)

• Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse History
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Background Check

This is a 10-month position with the months of June and July off. Full Penn State benefits included. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

Penn State Behrend is a member of the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC) and has 24 DIII varsity sports programs. Our athletic facilities are expanding and updating to keep pace with the growth and success of our intercollegiate athletics programs.

Penn State Behrend offers a unique blend of academic and research opportunities, with a focus on teaching and scholarship. Our college is an open laboratory of learning and discovery where students gain real-life experience engaging with business, industry, and community partners.

Erie, Pennsylvania is a metropolitan area of more than a quarter million people located on the southern shores of Lake Erie, two hours from Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and Buffalo. The area's economy reflects a mix of educational, medical, industrial, tourism, and service activity.