Widener University, an NCAA Division III Commonwealth Conference member of the Middle Atlantic Conferences, is currently seeking an Assistant Athletic Trainer in the Department of Athletics. Reporting to the Head Athletic Trainer, this role provides support to Widener’s 21 athletic teams throughout the academic year. The Assistant Athletic Trainer is a member of the athletic training staff responsible for providing high-quality care for the student-athletes participating on the 21 NCAA Division III varsity teams. The primary objective is to help provide the safest possible sports experience for the student-athletes by preventing as many injuries as possible, and properly managing the injuries that do occur. Additional responsibilities may be assigned in areas such as committee work, and administrative duties.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to):
Essential Duties:
- Provides prevention, evaluation, recognition, treatment, diagnosis, referral, and rehabilitation of injuries for student athletes. Assists in the selection and fitting of protective equipment, including special taping, pads, or braces.
- Serves as the primary medical contact and liaison between members of the coaching staff, student-athletes, parents, and physicians, other on and off-campus allied health personnel for assigned sports.
- Maintains safe environment for student athletes to include decision making involving the ability of student athletes to safely return to practice or competition following an injury and/or illness and communicate participation status with the appropriate personnel.
- Provides assistance to staff members regarding the prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries for all student athletes.
- Provides athletic injury care coverage during all practice, strength and conditioning sessions, and competitions, at home and some away events.
- Prepares and maintains appropriate athletic injury care records, statistics and reports as required utilizing the present computer programs for such purposes following all NCAA and NATA (National Athletic Trainers’ Association) guidelines.
- Adheres to compliance with all federal, state, university laws including FERPA and HIPPA; and the maintenance of the highest level of confidence in regard to the various confidential information that the sports medicine staff is exposed to in regards to student-athletes and coaches.
- Ensure that all insurance procedures including pre-authorizations are followed prior to referring student athletes to all providers.
- Understands responsibilities with respect to Title IX, Clery, and other compliance requirements.
- Attends conventions, conferences, clinics, etc., to maintain Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and BOC (Board of Certification) licensure.
- Facilitating and overseeing excess medical policy, tracking open claims, parent communication, updating core provider up-to-date information. Communicates with student-athletes and coaches about the department’s health insurance policies. Coordinates the disposition of medical bills incurred by student-athletes as well as the medical insurance for our student-athletes, as assigned by supervisor.
- Coordinating event/practice coverage for student workers, part-time professional staff, and clinical education of visiting interns for CAATE (Commission of Accreditation for Athletic Training Education). Provides supervision and serve as the preceptor for clinical education students from an approved educational program for athletic training. Coordinates scheduling of professional and clinical inter staff for home competitions and practices, as assigned by supervisor.
Secondary Responsibilities:
- Assists in the development and integration of sports medicine policies and procedures as they relate to the operation of athletic training services including EAP‘s (Emergency Action Plan) and coordination with Campus Safety and EMS.
- Understands and contributes to implementation of departmental and institutional goals for achieving non-discrimination and creating a respectful, inclusive environment that is supportive of diversity.
- Coordinates scheduling for annual pre-participatory physical examination for returning student-athletes with Student Health Services. As part of clearance physicals, perform baseline concussion testing for each assigned sport.
- Reviews appropriate required paperwork for pre-participatory physical examination for first year and transfer student athletes. Work with Student Health Services to coordinate any necessary follow-up.
- Work with athletic training staff on the operation of the athletic training facility to insure appropriate function, maintenance, and accurate inventory control.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned or directed to support departmental needs and align with the mission, values and goals of Athletics and Widener University.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (education/training and experience required):
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree. An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.
- Certification via the Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers.
- Pennsylvania Licensure via PA State Board of Osteopathic Medicine or equivalent out of state licensure prior to achieving PA licensure previously noted.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED), & First Aid Certification.
Preferred:
- Master’s degree.
- Collegiate athletic trainer experience.
- First Aid Instructor Certification.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR UNUSUAL HOURS:
- Regular physical activity, including standing, walking, sitting, using hands for fine motor tasks, reaching with arms, and communicating effectively.
- May occasionally need to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
- Ability to execute emergency protocols, ensure proper hydration, and maintain a safe environment during practices and competitions.
- Capable of transporting an injured student‑athlete from the field of play in a timely manner and positioning oneself to assess injuries in acute situations (e.g., squatting, kneeling, bending, and lifting or moving 25–50 pounds as needed).
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Widener University is committed to fostering an inclusive community in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.
Widener University, an independent, metropolitan, doctoral-intensive university, connects curricula to social issues through civic engagement. Dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention and experiential learning are key components of the Widener Experience. Located in Chester, PA, Widener's main campus is nestled between Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE, with Law Schools located in both Harrisburg and Wilmington. For more information about the university, please visit our website at www.widener.edu.
