Athletic Trainer

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Job Title

Athletic Trainer

Division

Office of the President

Department

Athletics Department

Work Status

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Job Title

Athletic Trainer

Division

Office of the President

Department

Athletics Department

Work Status

Full Time

Position Category

Staff

FLSA

Exempt

Pay Range

Exempt

Salary Range

$60,000 / year

Fund Source

State Support

Job Summary

The incumbent for this position will assist with the prevention, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injury and illnesses under the direction of the Head Athletic Trainer and Team Physician.

Job Duties

Founded in 1867, Morgan State University is Maryland’s Preeminent Public Urban Research University and one of the nation’s leading Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Located in Baltimore, Maryland, Morgan is home to the Morgan State Bears, an NCAA Division I athletics program and member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC). With a proud tradition of athletic achievement, leadership, and student-athlete development, Morgan State University is committed to excellence both on and off the field.

The Morgan State University Athletics Department is seeking dedicated and qualified Athletic Trainers to join its Sports Medicine team. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the health, safety, wellness, and performance of our student-athletes while contributing to a collaborative, multidisciplinary sports medicine environment. The successful candidates will play an essential role in injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and return-to-play processes, helping student-athletes compete safely and reach their full potential.

At Morgan State, we recognize that student-athlete success extends beyond competition. Our commitment to comprehensive care supports the physical and mental well-being of our student-athletes while helping them excel academically, athletically, and personally. We invite qualified professionals who share this commitment to excellence and student-athlete well-being to become part of the Morgan Bear family.

This position has great benefits package that includes health & wellness benefits, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition remission ( up to 8 credits per semester), generous leave, and more. 

Athletic Trainer Job Duties:

• Assist with the management and administration of the total athletic trainers program, generally dealing with prevention, evaluation, care, and rehabilitation of student athlete injuries.
• Partner with Medstar, including physicians on campus 4x week, physical therapists on campus 5 days per week and for game day coverage.
• Provide medical coverage for assigned sport practices, home and away contests.
• Communicate the status of injured athletes to Head Trainer and Team Doctor.
• Communicate and coordinate with respective coaches, current health care standards and implementation of medical policies and procedures.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.
• Sport coverages include but not limited to: football, cross country/track and field, women’s basketball, or wrestling.

Requested Minimum Qualifications

Education
The successful candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training or a related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience
At least one (1) year of work experience on a collegiate level is required.
Candidate must have NATABOC Certification, at the time of hire.

Other Preferences for Consideration

Preferences
A Master’s degree in Athletic Training or a related field from an accredited university is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Candidate must have NATABOC Certification, at the time of hire.
• Candidate must be eligible for Maryland State Licensure.
• A CPR and First Aide certification is required.

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | ST01497 | | Number of Vacancies | 5 | | Job Open Date | 10/03/2026 | | Application Review Date | | | Job Close Date | 11/30/2026 | | Special Instructions to Applicant |
Please enter two professional references in the References page of the application.

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

   • Diversity In Higher Education
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • Agency Referral
   • Advertisement/Publication
   • Personal Referral
   • Website
   • MSU Careers Website
   • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
   • Insight to Diversity

2. * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?

   • 0-1
   • 1-3
   • 3-5
   • 5-7
   • 7+

3. * Did you obtain a Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training or a related field from an accredited college or university?

   • Yes
   • No

4. * Do you have at least one (1) year of work experience on a collegiate level?

   • Yes
   • No

5. * Are you a current, past or retired Morgan University employee? Are you a current, past or retired State employee? If the answer is yes, please list the agency. If not applicable, put N/A.

(Open Ended Question)

1. * What is the highest level of education attained?
   • GED
   • High School Diploma
   • Associates Degree
   • Bachelors Degree
   • Masters Degree
   • PHD

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents 1. Transcripts (unofficial ) 2. Certification 3. Supporting Document

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