Assistant Athletic Trainer - Primary Coverage Football Program

Position: Assistant Athletic Trainer - Primary Coverage for Football Program
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** Job Description Summary
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* JOB SUMMARY:

The Assistant Athletic Trainer will work under the medical supervision of the head team physician and is responsible for working with the day-to-day athletic training operations for the assigned sport(s). Collaborate with the Director of Athletic Training with other administrative duties and special projects as assigned.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of student-athletes; pre-participation physicals; maintaining medical records and submitting medical documentation; completing required insurance claims; daily interaction and communication with coaching staff, team physicians, resident athletic trainers, and administration; attending team practices, game coverage and events (including travel to away games); injury track and analysis, appointment scheduling, direct oversight of student workers; serving as the clinical mentor to students in training and manages injury prevention programming.
PREFERENCES:  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.
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.  
• 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.
JOB RISKS:  Respiratory Protection, Occupational Related Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure#
** Minimum Qualifications
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* Education:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience:

Two (2) years of experience as a certified athletic trainer in a collegiate or professional sports organization.

Other:
Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.

Other:
Current National Board of Certification (BOC) for Athletic Trainers, CPR and AED Certification for healthcare workers by an accredited organization, and current or eligible State of Maryland Athletic Trainer Licensure required. Knowledge of injury prevention and rehabilitation.

Skill in oral and written communication.

Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.

Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.

Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service and sensitivity to a culturally and ethnically diverse community.#
** Additional Job Details
**** Preferences:*
* ** Experience working with student athletes specifically football programs
**** Required Application Materials:
Resume, Cover Letter &  Current National Board of Certification (BOC)*
* ** Best Consideration Date:
January 30,2025*
* ** Posting Close Date:

NA*
* ** Open Until Filled:

Yes**#
** Job Risks
** Occupational Related Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure, Respiratory Protection#
** Financial Disclosure Required
** No

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** Department
* * VPSA-UHC-University Health Center#
** Worker Sub-Type
** Staff Regular#
** Salary Range**$61,997- $70,000#
** Benefits Summary
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