Assistant Athletic Trainer

Position Title:

Assistant Athletic Trainer

Job Description:

This position encompasses the prevention, assessment and intervention of emergency, acute and chronic medical conditions involving impairment, functional limitations and disabilities. The health care professional will collaborate with physicians to optimize activity and participation of student-athletes across 24 NCAA Division I athletic teams. The Assistant Athletic Trainer reports directly to the Head Athletic Trainer. The position of the Assistant Athletic Trainer is a 12-month, salaried position, with full benefits.

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Position Title:

Assistant Athletic Trainer

Job Description:

This position encompasses the prevention, assessment and intervention of emergency, acute and chronic medical conditions involving impairment, functional limitations and disabilities. The health care professional will collaborate with physicians to optimize activity and participation of student-athletes across 24 NCAA Division I athletic teams. The Assistant Athletic Trainer reports directly to the Head Athletic Trainer. The position of the Assistant Athletic Trainer is a 12-month, salaried position, with full benefits.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Some of the major responsibilities include:

1. Providing comprehensive medical services to athletic teams as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer in the major areas as outlined by the NATA. 

• Prevention of athletic injuries/illnesses.
• Recognition and evaluation of athletic injuries/illness and medical referrals.
• Management/treatment and disposition of athletic injuries/illnesses.
• Rehabilitation and conditioning of injuries/illnesses. Education and counseling of student athletes.

1. Assist the Head Athletic Trainer in the supervision of practices and games for both men's and women's NCAA Division I athletic teams.  This position is primarily responsible for the coverage of home and away practice and contests as delegated by the Head Athletic Trainer.

2. Assist the Head Athletic Trainer in confirming that all student athletes have medical insurance.

3. Assist the Head Athletic Trainer in developing and implementing emergency transportation procedures for athletic injuries/illnesses.

4. Assist the Head Athletic Trainer to recruit, teach and assign student workers and intern students. 6. Responsible for preparing medical kits for all athletic teams.

5. Assist the Head Athletic Trainer in arranging and administering physical examinations.

6. Electronic documentation of all patient encounters.

7. Communicate with physicians and coaching staff regarding the injury status of athletes, within HIPAA regulations.

10.Attend all practices and contests of sports as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer.

11.Travel with sports teams as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer.

Minor tasks may include:

• Assist the Head Athletic Trainer in purchasing, budgeting and maintenance of supplies and equipment for the athletic training facility.
• Attend all athletic department meetings as assigned.
• Assist in maintaining a clean environment in the training room.
• Provide adequate emergency supplies and water for all games.
• Required attendance at NATA Annual Convention and maintain accreditation with the NATA. 
• Assist in other duties as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer and/or Athletic Director.

Job Requirements: Education, Experience and Skills:

• BOC Certified Athletic Trainer
• Bachelor’s degree; a Master’s degree in a related field and experience at the college level is preferred.
• Up-to-date Professional Rescuer or equivalent certification
• Eligible for Maryland State Licensure
• Two years of experience as a certified athletic trainer preferred.

Pay Range:

$ 43,888.00 - $45,000.00

Application Instructions:

Consideration of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. 

Please submit the following application materials: 

• Cover Letter 
• Resume 
• 3 references 

Employee Benefits:

This is a full-time position with full benefits and annual, holiday and sick leave. The university offers a generous benefits package, including tuition remission for graduate and undergraduate classes at Mount St. Mary’s University, retirement program with a match as well as a generous paid time off schedule. For a complete list of employee benefits please visit: https://inside.msmary.edu/more/human-resources/index.html 

Full Time/Part Time:

Full time

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