Associate Athletic Trainer - Football

EXPIRED

Posting Details

Posting Details

Position Number:

100059

Title:

Associate Athletic Trainer

Functional Title:

Associate Athletic Trainer - Football

Category Status:

Posting Details

Posting Details

Position Number:

100059

Title:

Associate Athletic Trainer

Functional Title:

Associate Athletic Trainer - Football

Category Status:

33-Exempt Regular

Applicant Search Category:

Staff

University Authorized FTE:

1.000

Unit:

VPSA-UHC-University Health Center

Campus/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. Acts as

JHH

(Jones Hill House) facility manager, including oversight of the pools, ordering and managing pool chemicals, daily checks and scheduling repairs and annual maintenance. Ordering and inventory of

JHH

medical supplies.

Ability to work a flexible work schedule to include some evenings, weekends and holidays.

Benefits Summary

Top Benefits and Perks:

Exempt Benefits Summary

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Master’s degree from an accredited athletic training educational program degree or related field.

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. Possess a valid driver’s license.

Experience:

Five (5) years of experience and Three (3) years with division 1 football or pro level football. One (1) year of supervisory experience. Directly responsible for the performance of assigned staff.

Experience providing health care services for college or professional athletes.

Certified pool operator.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Strong communication, organizational, administrative, and teamwork skills.

Preferences:

Preferences:

Working Division I

FBS

or

NFL

Football;

NHL

or

NCAA

Ice Hockey; or

NCAA

Lacrosse.

Additional Certifications:

Certified pool operator

Additional Information:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duty/Responsibility (1):

| Provide comprehensive athletic training services for student athletes including evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and documentation of athletic injury /Illness. Attend practices, events and competitions for Men’s Football.

JHH

(Jones Hill House) facility manager, including oversight of the pools, ordering and managing pool chemicals, daily checks and scheduling repairs and annual maintenance. Ordering and inventory of

JHH

medical supplies.

Percentage (1):

| 75%

Essential Duty/Responsibility (2):

| Serve as the supervisor to the Athletic Training staff (assistant athletic trainers and student athletic trainers).

Percentage (2):

| 15%

Essential Duty/Responsibility (3):

| Positively Interact and communicate on a daily basis with student athletes, coaches, physicians, administrators and members of the athletic training staff.

Percentage (3):

| 5%

Essential Duty/Responsibility (4):

| Comply with policies, rules and regulations governing the

NCAA

, Big 10 conference, the State of Maryland, the University, the athletic department and the sports medicine program. Maintain continuing education to support and advance knowledge base.

Percentage (4):

| 5%

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position, Occupational Related Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure , Respiratory Protection

Physical 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; and 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:

05/23/2024

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

Yes

Best Consideration Date

06/22/2024

Diversity 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.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. List of References (no emails sent from system) Optional Documents

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you able 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?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * How did you hear about this position?

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