Athletic Trainer

Gorham, ME, United States (On-site)

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Athletic Trainer

Gorham, ME, United States (On-site)

Job Info

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• Job Identification 119
  
• Job Category Health & Safety Services
  
• Posting Date 07/03/2024, 11:12 PM
  
• Locations 37 College Avenue, Gorham, ME, 04038, US (On-site)
  
• Apply Before 08/25/2024, 11:12 PM
  
• Business Unit University of Southern Maine
  
• Grade Professional Salaried grade 05
  
• Job Schedule Full time
  
• Regular or Temporary Regular
  
• Department USM Athletic and Recreation
  
• Bargaining Unit Universities of Maine Professional Staff Association (UMPSA)
  

Job Description

The University of Southern Maine’s Athletic Department is seeking applicants for their Athletic Trainer. This is an exciting opportunity to expand and develop a career in Athletic Training at a NCAA Division III university.We welcome the opportunity to talk with you about joining a team that strives to serve our students every day! The expected start date for this position is early August 2024.

USM Athleticsis an important and exciting part of student life at the University of Southern Maine and over 500 student-athletes who routinely compete at the regional and national level. As anNCAA Division III member institution, Huskies’ Athletics places the highest priority on the overall quality of the educational experience and on the successful completion of all students’ academic programs.

The selected candidate will serve as a member of the athletic healthcare team for intercollegiate student-athletes. The Athletic Trainerwill be supervised by the Head Athletic Trainer/Athletic Healthcare Administrator and will work under the direction of the Head Team Physician. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, prevention, clinical evaluation and diagnosis, immediate and emergency care, treatment, rehabilitation & reconditioning, organization & administration and professional responsibility. He/She/they will work as part of a team of 4 athletic trainers, 2 team physicians, 2 physical therapists, a dentist and a mental performance coach as well as other community members. Team assignments are negotiable.

This is a full-time positions with a day-to-day work schedule that may vary during the academic year (September through May) depending on the competition and practice schedule and sports season. This is an ongoing position that will work either 10 months or 11 months out of the year. This position is located on the Gorham campus and will require some travel.

• 10 months (mid-August through mid-June) has an annual salary of $49,091.
• 11 months (August through June, July off) has an annual salary of $54,000.

USM covers the cost of state licensure renewal (yearly), annual membership to the National Athletic Trainer Association (NATA), BOC maintenance and renewal fees (yearly), Emergency Cardiac Care certification and provides up to $500 per year for continuing education funding to assist staff Athletic Trainers in meeting CEU requirements for certification & licensure.

USM provides a highly competitive benefits package that includes:

• 13 paid holidays
• Generous vacation and sick time
• Exceptional and low-cost health, dental and vision insurance
• Employer-paid basic life insurance
• Low-cost short-term disability insurance and employer-paid long-term disability insurance
• A tuition waiver program for employees (and discount program for spouse/eligible dependents)
• A 403(b)-retirement plan with a 10% employer contribution; and more.

To learn more, visit ourBenefits websiteand review theBenefits Information Summary.

The University of Southern Maineis committed to developing a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. It embraces an inclusive campus community that values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development, and institutional success. TheOffice of Equity, Inclusion and Community Impact supports the University of Southern Maine’s DEIA and Community Impact focused departments, committees, groups, projects, training, and events. USM encourages women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds to apply.

We live our USM Service Promise: Student Focused Every Day. We are looking for a team member who understands that promise and supports our values: Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity and Responsiveness.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training from CAATE accredited program (obtained by start date).

Licenses/Certifications:

• BOC (Board of Certification) Certification
• State of Maine Athletic Training license (must obtain by appointment date)
• Current Professional Rescuer (or equivalent) CPR/AED Certification
• Eligible for American Red Cross First Aid, CPR and AED Instructor Certification (must be obtained within six months of appointment).

To Apply:

Please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below or visit our USM Careers Pageand submit the following:

• Cover Letter
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Finalist candidates will be asked to provide a list of the names and contact information for references.

We will examine candidate packages on an ongoing basis as they are submitted, and the position will remain open until filled.

We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.

Clery Act:

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish, and distribute an Annual Security Report (ASR), and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. View the University’s Annual Security Report (PDF). If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University willprovide such a copy upon request. Please email or call 207.780.4035.

EEO Statement:

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5748 Boudreau Hall, Room 101, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

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