Certified Athletic Trainer- Now Hiring- Summer 2026!

JOB SUMMARY 

As an Athletic Trainer - Certified, responsibilities include the day-to-day care of injuries and emergencies that occur on camp facilities for campers, staff, guests and visiting professional athletes – not just on a professional level but personal as well and the increased networking opportunity is unmatched!   

Within this role there are varying degrees of processes in which must be understood and prioritized in order to successfully achieve the daily operations of this department.   

Our Medical Staff should be knowledgeable in the injuries and sport injury prevention as well as basic illness medical treatments. Our Medical Staff will work hand in hand with visiting professional athletes to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for all campers.   

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? 

• Summer Season: 3 Meals Daily and Employee Housing Available.  

• Access to our world-class facilities. You will work and play in the same innovative environments as professional and Olympic athletes. 

• Discounts on food, retail and gear.  

• Career Development and growth opportunities here and at our facilities across the globe. 

• A connection with people who share the same passions and embrace each other’s unique and individual styles.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Maintain and be a knowledgeable resource of current and proposed standards of practice and PA state guidelines of Athletic Trainer Certified 

• Ensuring adherence to HIPPA standards  

• Work as a team within the Nursing Station, Athletic Training Room, and Transportation Department to ensure the best care is provided to all on camp property   

• Responsible to provide comprehensive medical care to all campers, guests, and staff   

• Attend and participate in staff training to acquire knowledge for behavior management techniques, emergency evacuation procedures, etc.   

• Responsible for maintaining records on campers, staff, and guests utilizing our internal platforms   

• Contribute to overall organization and administration of the Nurses Station and Athletic Training Room in conjunction with other assigned staff  

• Responsible for scheduling and follow-up evaluation and check-in appointments as needed   

• Liaison between parents, coaches, program staff, and athletes regarding illnesses, injury care, prevention, management, and treatment.  

• Maintain Woodward's safety logs, operational sheets and incident logs    

• Train and develop students to ensure health and safety are executed to Woodward's standards   

• Provide oversight to students  

• Maintain a positive learning environment for clinical education of student and other medical personal   

• Attend weekly meetings to discuss current issues and safety lists     

• Provide on-call overnight coverage on a rotational basis every night via phone and radio coverage   

• Take daily inventory on supplies and operational needs   

• Communicate any and all maintenance needed to uphold a safe and sanitized medical facility  

• Attend camper orientation to provide education on health and safety  

• Help facilitate safety and wellness across the entire camp   

• Support storytelling, social and content ideas for medical, health and safety  

• Other duties as assigned.  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• +/- 10 campers in the clinic   

• +/- 4 students   

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES 

• Ability to project manage and prioritize multiple tasks at the same time   

• Strong interpersonal skills. Able to interact effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.  

• Is creative. Can conceptualize ideas. Can think "outside the box". Has the ability to implement ideas.  

• Ability to remain calm under pressure and meet deadlines    

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with moderate supervision, agile, and able to pivot quickly     

• Exhibits initiative, responsibility, and accountability     

• Strong attention to detail     

• Comfortable handling confidential information     

• Successful working in an independent and team environment    

• Ability to develop strong relationships with diverse groups of people     

QUALIFICATIONS 

Required Qualifications 

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree 

• NATABOC Certified 

• Active Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Licensure / Compact State (Multi-State Licensure) 

• Must have 1+ years of experience working with kids and/or teens  

• Must have CPR Certification   

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite, comfortable presenting and deploying new technologies  

• Demonstrate broad technical knowledge of management techniques   

• Proven ability to collaborate well across functions and departments, to work as part of a team.   

• Employment in this position is contingent upon successful completion of all pre-hire background checks, including criminal history clearance through the Pennsylvania State Police (PATCH), child abuse clearance through the Department of Public Welfare, Motor Vehicle Record if required by position and federal background screening via FBI fingerprinting 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• 1+ year as a certified AT 

PRE-REQUISITES 

Must have or be able to obtain the following prior to starting work: 

Woodward will supply information to assist you in obtaining these if needed.  

• Mandated Reporter Training Certificate 

• Safesport Training Certificate 

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Physical Capabilities: bend, twist, push, pull, stand, lift 50 lbs.   

• Must be comfortable working in an outdoor and indoor all-season environment.   

• Adhere to all workplace safety practices, expectations, and guidelines.   

• Primary on-site work location: Woodward, PA 

PREFERRED COMMITMENT 

• Preferred Commitment: Minimum commitment of 1 week (at least 3-4 weeks preferred)