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Associate Athletic Trainer
Job Description
Position Number:
124521Title:
Associate Athletic TrainerFunctional Title:
Associate Athletic TrainerCategory Status:
33-Exempt RegularApplicant Search Category:
StaffUniversity Authorized FTE:
1.00Unit:
VPSA-UHC-University Health CenterCampus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Associate Athletic Trainer will work under the medical supervision of the head team physician and is responsible for the day-to-day athletic training services for Football, to include prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of student-athletes; pre-participation physicals; inventory management of supplies and equipment; maintaining medical records; completing required insurance claims; daily interaction and communication with coaching staff, athletic trainers, and administration; attending team practices and events; supervising assistant athletic trainers and students; and injury prevention programming. Assist the Senior Associate Athletic Trainer for Football with other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited athletic training educational program degree or related field.
Experience:
- Three (3) years of experience as a certified athletic trainer at an NCAA Division I or professional sports level.
- One (1) year of supervisory experience. Directly responsible for the performance of assigned staff.
- Experience providing health care services for college or professional athletes.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong communication, organizational, administrative, and teamwork skills.
This position requires the ability to work a flexible work schedule to include some evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Preferences:
Preferences:
- Masters degree from an accredited athletic training educational program degree or related field preferred.
- Preference working Division I FBS or NFL Football; NHL or NCAA Ice Hockey; or NCAA Lacrosse.
Additional Certifications:
Required:
- Current National Board of Certification (BOC) for Athletic Trainers.
- CPR and AED Certification for healthcare workers by an accredited organization.
- Current or eligible State of Maryland Athletic Trainer Licensure.
- Must possess and maintain a current driver’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
Job Risks
Respiratory Protection, Occupational Related Bloodborne Pathogen ExposurePhysical Demands
A moderate physical effort and levels of dexterity, including but not limited to:
- The ability to stand for long periods of time in all weather conditions.
- The ability to move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
- The ability to assist injured individuals on/off the playing field/court/surfaces.
- The ability to climb, stand, stoop, run, and type.
- The ability to work with individuals on various pieces of medical, physical therapy, and/or strength and conditioning equipment.
- The ability to work early mornings, late nights, weekends, extended periods of time without days off, travel, and be on-call as a regular part of the daily job.
Posting Date:
06/01/2023Open Until Filled
YesBest Consideration Date
06/30/2023Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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