Swarthmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college located in the suburbs of Philadelphia, whose mission combines academic rigor with social responsibility. Swarthmore has a strong institutional commitment to inclusive excellence and nondiscrimination in its educational program and employment practices and encourages candidates who will further advance the goal of fostering a diverse and inclusive community. As one of the nation’s finest institutions of higher learning, Swarthmore College is global in outlook and draws students from around the nation and world. The 425‐acre campus is a designated arboretum, complete with gardens, rolling lawns, a creek, wooded hills, and hiking trails in the Crum Woods.

Position Summary

Provides preventive, rehabilitative, and emergency medical care to club sports teams. Provides on-site pre-practice and pre-event preparation for club sports teams. Approximately 2 to 3 hours per day, Monday through Friday, with some weekend coverage; September through December/February through May.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provides on-site pre-event and pre-practice preparation for club sports teams during practice and competition. Provides the same services for visiting teams when necessary.
• Treats and implements rehabilitation programs for injured student-athletes.
• Communicates injuries with set documentation process to the Sports Medicine Office to ensure timely and appropriate care of injured athletes.
• Facilitates baseline balance tests for all new rugby and ultimate frisbee club sports participants.
• Assists with administrative tasks as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer certification.
• Pennsylvania state certification.

Preferred

• Basic skills/knowledge of Google Suite.
• Basic knowledge of other computer programs, i.e., Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to remain in a standing position 50% of the time for up to three hours.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to work in extreme hot and extreme cold conditions.

Act 153 Required by Position 

This position may regularly interact with minors. Under Pennsylvania Child Protective Services Law, (23 Pa. Cons. Stat. §§6301, et seq.) employees who have direct contact with minors are required to obtain the following background clearances prior to the start of employment:

• Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History (PATCH) through the Pennsylvania State Police
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (PACA) through the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
• FBI Criminal History Background Check (FBI Fingerprint).

Review the 2024 Benefits Flyer. We offer benefit plans starting at zero cost! Upon benefit eligibility, the College contributes 10% of an employee’s salary to their retirement account. Employees are 100% vested in their accounts on the date participation begins.

Swarthmore Benefits Guidebook

Retirement Plans

Tuition Grant Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Paid Time Off (Staff)

Holiday Schedule

Swarthmore College actively seeks and welcomes applications from candidates with
exceptional qualifications, particularly those with demonstrable commitments to a more inclusive society and world. Swarthmore College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and those with underrepresented identities are encouraged to apply.