Assistant Athletic Trainer (10 months) - Temporary (2 years)

To be eligible for most benefits, you must be a permanent, full-time employee (including temporary, full-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) or a permanent, part-time employee (including temporary, part-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) who is scheduled to work every pay period for at least 50% of full-time hours.

Position Description Summary

The Assistant Athletic Trainer, as a non-instructional faculty member, will be a dedicated individual to be a part of a team who will provide strong leadership, and a high level of service and care to student-athletes. Each faculty member must carry current certifications and understanding of NATA & NCAA guidelines concerning the health and welfare of student-athletes.

This is a 10-month temporary position for Commonwealth University – Lock Haven, an NCAA Division II institution with multiple campus-based sports programs (some at the NCAA Division I level).

Duties

• Recognize, care for, and rehabilitate injuries adhering to HIPAA and FERPA while communicating with coaches and administrators.
• Diagnose and supervise care of injuries with appropriate follow-up with team physicians, when necessary. Coordinate schedules for team doctors and ambulance coverage (as necessary).
• Design rehabilitative programs for student-athletes* and those who report within athletics.
• Shared responsibility for athletic training room including budgeting, staff development, NCAA rules knowledge and drug testing experience.
• Follow NCAA and conference guidelines for medical waivers and medical redshirt processes through appropriate record keeping and paperwork collection (i.e., HIPAA forms, insurance affidavits, physical clearances, medical hardship waivers, sickle cell and injury reports. Ensure secure storage, confidentiality, and appropriate disposal of these records consistent with all applicable laws and practices).
• This position may serve as the NCAA Athletics Health Care Administrator (AHCA).
• Oversee concussion education and requirements related to NCAA, conference, and Commonwealth standards.
• Manage the Athletic Training supplies budget. Initiate all purchase orders for athletic training supplies, stock all items received, and maintain an accurate inventory.
• Maintain procedures for the general maintenance, calibration, and safety inspection of all training rooms, facilities, and equipment.
• Record-keeping; provide practice/game coverage, as well as camp/clinic/tournament activities during the academic year and over the summer
• Design and implementation of athletic health care education.
• The position may require modest travel (campus-based decision).
• Non-traditional and evening hours are primary and required, with staff rotations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Fiscal Responsibility:

• Share responsibility with the budget.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• Supervise and educate work-study students.

Qualifying Experience and Education (Minimum/Preferred)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree
• NATA Certification
• Pennsylvania licensure or eligibility
• PR/CPR/ECC Certification
• Certified athletic training experience
• Knowledge of and experience with NCAA rules
• Prior experience working with a diverse population of student-athletes required
• Experience and familiarity with accident insurance claims, working with contact sports, and an ability and understanding of sport injuries within a variety of male and female sports.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working with insurance billing software.
• Three years of collegiate certified athletic training experience.

Additional Qualifications, depending on sport coverage:

• Drug testing experience
• Mental health awareness and screening
• Athletics Health Care Administration (AHCA)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements:

• Knowledge of and experience with NCAA rules.
• Compliance with NATA regulations.
• High level of service and care to students, including but not limited to physician and specialist referrals.

Essential Functions:

• Sitting – 30%; walking – 50%; standing – 20%
• Working indoors – 50% and Outdoors (Game/Event coverage) – 50%
• Frequent lifting of objects weighing less than 5 pounds
• Occasional lifting of objects weighing 25 pounds.
• Reaching for objects at, above and below shoulder
• Occasionally twisting at waist, and stretching to reach objects
• Basic math skills and reading skills including understanding written documents
• Writing skills in preparing and organizing documents
• Sensory skills, i.e. visual, hearing, and speaking
• Keyboard skills
• Ability to perform orthopedic and concussion testing with necessary skills
• Physical dexterity to perform CPR & to immobilize injured student-athlete on spineboard

Special Instructions to Applicants

A complete application includes a letter of interest addressing the skills required and preferred for this position, resume, transcripts, and the contact information of three professional references submitted online by Wednesday, August 20, 2025.

Supplemental Information

Finalist(s) for this position must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process. Recommendation for hiring is needed for a majority of the regular, full-time department faculty. Completing this search is contingent upon student enrollment and available funding.

Background Clearances

Offers of employment are conditional, pending successful completion of the background clearances mandated by Act 153 of 2014 and Board of Governors Policy 2014-01-A: Protection of Minors. In order to qualify for a provisional appointment, the Applicant Acknowledgement Consent Form, Provisional Hire Form, Pennsylvania State Police and Justifacts portion of the clearance process must be successfully completed prior to your start date. The remaining PA Child Abuse History Clearance and FBI Clearance must be successfully completed and returned as soon as possible within the first 90 days of employment.

Diversity Statement

At Commonwealth University we recognize our responsibility to continuously support a living, learning, and working environment that values the diverse contributions from all members of our campus community. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion enriches our campus community and is instrumental to our institutional success. Commonwealth University strives to cultivate a campus climate that allows all members to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion as we achieve success both in and out of the classroom, in our work responsibilities, and in our professional lives beyond Commonwealth University. We uphold our commitment to DEI by:

• Actively supporting and promoting the intellectual and personal growth of our students, inside and outside of the classroom.
• Providing workshops, trainings, programs designed to broaden the knowledge and understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion within our campus community.
• Ensuring that all learning and living environments throughout our campus are welcoming and capable of serving all individuals.

Title IX/Clery

The University prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex, race, color, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital or family status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability in any decision regarding admissions, employment, or participation in a University program or activity in accordance with the letter and spirit of federal, state, and local non-discrimination and equal opportunity laws, such as Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendments Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act.

The University also complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crimes Statistics Act, as amended by the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Title IX prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discrimination. VAWA imposes additional duties on universities and colleges to investigate and respond to reports of sexual assault, stalking, and dating or domestic violence, and to publish policies and procedures related to the way these reports are handled. The University has designated the Title IX Coordinator (Jennifer Raup, Elwell Hall, ORL, 570-389-4808, jraup@commonwealthu.edu or titleixcoord@commonwealthu.ed...), to coordinate the University’s compliance with Title IX and VAWA and to respond to reports of violations. The University has directed the Police Department to coordinate the University’s compliance with the VAWA-related Clery reporting requirements. For information on the University’s crime statistics, which is available in a publication called “Annual Security Report”, please contact Commonwealth University – Bloomsburg Police at 570-389-2211, Commonwealth University – Mansfield Police at 570-662-4900, or Commonwealth University – Lock Haven Police at 570-484-2278 or by accessing the following website: https://www.commonwealthu.edu.... Additionally, inquiries concerning Title IX and its implementing regulation can be made to the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, Region III, The Wanamaker Building, 100 Penn Square East – Suite 505, Philadelphia, PA 19107; Phone: (215) 656-6010; Fax: (215) 656-6020.

About Commonwealth University of PA

The Power of Three Bloomsburg, Lock Haven and Mansfield universities have joined forces to boldly transform higher education in our region and beyond. While we are uniting as Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, you can expect a college experience that is anything but common.

We’re Honoring our History by preserving the founding principles of each campus and continuing our vibrant on-campus student experience, serving as pillars of our communities, supporting students and our neighbors alike.

We’re Investing in Today by answering the greatest challenges facing higher education: accessibility, cost, quality, and relevance through the combined strength of our storied institutions.

We’re Building a Powerful Tomorrow by boldly changing the trajectory of public education to position ourselves for growth, increased access, and to meet economic and workforce development needs in our region, across Pennsylvania and beyond.

Anticipated Start Date

August 23, 2025

Anticipated End Date

Posting Detail Information

| Open Date mm-dd-yyyy | 08/11/2025 | | Close Date mm-dd-yyyy | 08/20/2025 | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Quick Link | https://commonwealthu.peopleadmin.com... |

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * What is the highest level of education attained?

   • GED
   • High School Diploma
   • Associates Degree
   • Bachelors Degree
   • Masters Degree
   • PHD

2. * Do you hold NATA (National Athletic Trainer Association) Certification?

   • Yes
   • No

3. * Do you hold PR/CPR and/or ECC Certification?

   • Yes
   • No

4. * Do you have knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations?

   • Yes
   • No

5. * Do you have a current PA license or the ability to be credentialed in the state of PA?

   • Yes
   • No

6. * Do you have certified athletic training experience?

   • Yes
   • No

7. * Can you perform the essential duties of this position with or without accommodations?

   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Cover Letter 2. Resume 3. Transcripts

Optional Documents 1. Professional Licenses/Certifications 2. Additional Transcripts

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