Head Athletic Trainer

Head Athletic Trainer

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Employers By State in 2021.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

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Posted Job Title
Head Athletic Trainer

Job Profile Title
Manager, Sports Medicine/Head Trainer

Job Description Summary
The Head Athletic Trainer will develop, coordinate and administer a comprehensive sports medical program for intercollegiate sports in conjunction with Penn Sports Medicine Team physicians. The head athletic trainer will also perform professional and administrative services essential for the successful implementation and development of the program.This position oversees the Holistic Wellness and Concussion Center and is responsible for overseeing the prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries and related illnesses for all student-athletes while also coordinating with health care services for athletes with Student Health. Trains and supervises a staff of full-time and part-time trainers. The head athletic trainer receives general supervision and reports to the Senior Associate Athletics Director for Intercollegiate Programs.

Job Description

Duties:

The Head Athletic Trainer is responsible for overseeing the prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries and related illnesses for all student athletes on 33 intercollegiate teams.Trains and supervises a staff of full-time and part-time trainers. Coordinates health care services for student-athletes with Student Health and team physician. Receives general supervision and reports to the Senior Associate Athletics Director for Intercollegiate Programs. The Head Athletic Trainer will have the following responsibilities including but not limited to:
  • Responsible for the oversight of the athletic training staff, including hiring, training and supervision of assistant/associate athletic trainers and student athletic trainers. Schedule both home, away, and practice dates. Oversee the FT nutritionist and sport psychologist. Manage professional development, continuing education, and certifications for staff including the organization of the annual Penn sports performance conference.
  • Manage the Holistic Wellness and Concussion Center. Develop and oversee sports medicine program in consultation with Penn Sports Medicine, including: injury prevention programs, injury evaluations, management, treatment and rehabilitation, educational programs.
  • Coordinate athletic training and health care services for athletes with sports med, student health, strength & conditioning staff and other services for student-athletes to determine their ability to practice and compete and to customize plans to meet individual needs.
  • Communication with coaching staff, administration, and other university departments for coverage, injuries, and advice as well as with Ivy League peers. Serve as the liaison for athletic research being conducted on Penn athletes.
  • Assist in the development of the sports medical program budget. Maintain supplies and equipment inventory.
  • Compliance with all Ivy league, NCAA, HIPPA rules, regulations, and compliance issues. Assume control of coordinated record keeping including eligibility documents, ongoing care logs, and other necessary information. This includes overseeing the comprehensive pre-participation screening process for incoming student-athletes.


Qualifications:

A Bachelor's Degree and NATA certification required plus 5-7 years of experience as a certified athletic trainer in a college or university environment or equivalent combination of education and experience. Technical proficiency with electronic database record-keeping preferred. Experience with staff supervision and program management. Candidate must have strong interpersonal, time management, and communication skills. Ability to work nights,weekends, and travel with team as schedule dictates. Valid drivers license required.

Preferred Qualifications:

A Master's degree plus 2-3 years of experience preferred.

Application Requirement:

A Cover Letter and Resume/CV are required to be considered for this position. Please upload your Cover Letter where it asks you to upload your Resume/CV; multiple documents are allowed.

Targeted Pay Range:

$75-90K Commensurate with education and experience.

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
Division of Recreation & Intercollegiate Athletics

Pay Range
$51,824.00 - $78,096.00

Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits
  • Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
  • Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
  • Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
  • Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family-whatever your personal needs may be.
  • Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, you won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
  • Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
  • Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
  • University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on at Penn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you're right in the middle of the excitement-and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
  • Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
  • Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
  • Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
  • Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.



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