Head Football Athletic Trainer

Position Title:

Head Football Athletic Trainer

Position Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Categories:

Staff Exempt

Job Summary:

Bucknell University is looking for our next Head Football Athletic Trainer to join our Department of Athletics and Recreation. As a member of the NCAA Division I (FCS in Football) and the Patriot League for 23 of 27 varsity sports, we are looking for a candidate who will be responsible for the administration of injury/illness prevention, recognition, nutrition, evaluation, management, treatment, and rehabilitation for student-athletes participating in our Bison Football program, in compliance with all National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) and Patriot League rules and regulations. Additionally, this position enforces health care policies and procedures regarding medical insurance, and completes physical examinations. Maintains all proper medical records. The successful candidate will follow risk management processes and communicate with parents, coaches, health care professionals, administrators, faculty, staff, and student-athletes.

Job Duties:

Reporting Relationship:

• Reports to the Senior Associate Director of Athletics, Student-Athlete Health and Wellness

• Primarily on-campus
• Requires night and weekend availability

• Provides direct oversight of the Athletic Training Room, ensuring equitable and comprehensive sports medicine coverage for all student-athletes, including coordination of healthcare services, communication, scheduling, and health and safety initiatives.
• Provides supervision and leadership for Assistant Athletic Trainers, including oversight of clinical responsibilities, scheduling, and professional support.
• Serves as the primary athletic trainer for the Bison Football program within the Bucknell Department of Athletics, providing comprehensive healthcare services through injury and illness prevention, emergency and immediate care, clinical examination, assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic intervention for athletic-related injuries. Attends all required practices and competitions, including travel to away contests.
• Oversees the rehabilitation and return-to-play process for student-athletes recovering from athletic-related injuries. Conducts evaluations of injury status, including range of motion, strength, and functional performance, while coordinating referrals to physicians and other healthcare professionals as appropriate.
• Performs administrative responsibilities related to student-athlete healthcare, including insurance coordination, medical documentation, medical history management, follow-up care, and maintenance of medical records. Assists with inventory and supply management, departmental communications, scheduling, and implementation of health and safety recommendations.

What You Will Bring:

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in athletic training or a related field
• BOC Certified for Athletic Trainers
• Must possess a State of Pennsylvania License or be State of Pennsylvania License eligible
• 2 years of experience as a Certified Athletic Trainer

Preferred, But Not Required:

• Master’s Degree
• Completed the national certification exam & are eligible for state licensure
• 2 years of direct football experience
• 4 years collegiate athletics experience preferred as a Certified Athletic Trainer
• Athletic training experience in an NCAA Division I program is preferred

Physical Requirements

• Work involves considerable exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises
• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day

Job Exempt:

Yes

Salary Range:

49,200.00-61,500.00

The offer rate will be based on a review of the candidate's credentials compared to the qualifications of the position, internal equity, and our overall compensation philosophy.

This role is not budgeted for visa sponsorship, all candidates must be authorized to work in the US without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Benefits:

Eligible full- and part-time employees are compensated beyond base salary through our total rewards package that includes (but is not limited to):

• Flexible scheduling options determined by role;
• Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
• An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)
• Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick time, a community service day, and 19 paid holidays (including two full weeks off for Winter Break!)
• Full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for themselves. Additionally, full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible for various tuition programs for their children. Credit for full-time benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods.
• A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
• A myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell ID card

To learn more about Bucknell's benefits, click here! (*Eligibility criteria and waiting periods may apply.)

Inclusive Excellence:
Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community. We endeavor to enhance our capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. We encourage all individuals to apply and do not discriminate in admissions, employment, educational programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.

E-Verify

Bucknell University participates with the United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) E-Verify program. We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

For additional information regarding Bucknell's E-Verify requirements, please contact the office of Talent, Culture & Human Resources (570) 577-1631 or email hr@bucknell.edu.