Athletic Trainer
EXPIRED
Posted Aug 24, 2024
Expired Aug 31, 2024
Position Details
Position Information
Position Type
Professional Staff
Position Details
Position Information
Position Type
Professional Staff
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Position Title
Athletic Trainer
Employment Status
Full Time
Months
9
Campus
Biddeford, ME
Description
The Athletic Trainer will administer athletic training services for the University’s varsity athletics programs. This role includes direct care, injury prevention, coordination with medical professionals, and administrative duties to ensure the health and safety of student-athletes. This is a 9-month position, with a contract period from mid-August to mid-May, and year-round benefits.
About the University of New England
UNE
is Maine’s largest private university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study-abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of flexible online offerings. In an uncommonly welcoming and supportive community, we offer hands-on learning, empowering students to positively impact a world full of challenges. We are the state’s top provider of health professionals and home to Maine’s only medical and dental colleges, a variety of other interprofessionally aligned health care programs, and nationally recognized programs in the marine sciences, the natural and social sciences, business, the humanities, and the arts.
UNE
offers a generous comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The package includes varied health and dental plans; a retirement plan that includes up to an eight percent match; extensive paid leave including holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time; and educational benefits. Please visit the Human Resources Benefits site for additional information regarding UNE’s benefits package.
Responsibilities
Administer a University-wide program for the prevention and care of athletic injuries.
Conduct an ongoing injury prevention program through conditioning, safety checks and formal instruction for student-athletes in injury prevention techniques
Provide direct care to student-athletes in care of injuries: identify, assess, and treat athletic injuries, including referral to physician and outside medical facilities as appropriate; manage injuries and rehabilitation under a physician’s direction; counsel student-athletes; fit with and instruct in use of braces, crutches and other medical equipment; prepare student-athletes for practices and competitions through the use of preventative taping, protection of previous injuries, giving special instruction, and other methods
Coordinate and approve student-athlete’s health documentation including physical exams, health history questionnaire and pre-participation form
Confer regularly with head coaches and other athletics personnel to plan, coordinate and evaluate programs and activities, and consult on specific student-athlete health issues
Maintain and operate athletic training room facilities and rehabilitation equipment
Administer an appropriate records documentation system for all varsity student-athletes; prepare various administrative reports
Remain current in athletic training methods and injury prevention techniques
Understand and comply with all University policies and procedures, and in particular, OSHA’s Blood borne Pathogen Standard
Attend conference and regional meetings, as needed
Train, supervise and evaluate athletic training students participating in the Athletic Training Education Program
Participate in a variety of athletics staff promotional activities, as well as fundraising and student recruitment initiatives
Perform other duties, as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training (Master’s degree preferred) or related field, National Athletic Trainers Association certification and membership and two to four years of relevant technical and administrative experience.
Broad-based technical knowledge and skills related to athletic training and sports injuries.
Proficient with program planning, administrative and supervisory skills.
Excellent teaching and counseling skills.
Ability to deal effectively with student athletes, coaches, physicians, and others outside the University system to carry out athletic training functions.
EEO Statement Summary
Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits, and will not tolerate, discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information,
HIV
status, or status as a veteran. Prohibited bias factors should not motivate decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities.
COVID Vaccination Statement (PLEASE NOTE)
Employees in clinical settings must meet the State of Maine’s immunization requirements for clinical activity.
Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number | 2022PS0481P | | Open Date | 07/23/2024 | | Close Date | | | Open Until Filled | Yes |
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents 1. Cover Letter 2. Resume Optional Documents
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