Head Athletic Trainer - Football

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Posting Details

Posting Summary

Job Title

Head Athletic Trainer - Football

Division

Office of the President

Department

Athletics Department

Work Status

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Job Title

Head Athletic Trainer - Football

Division

Office of the President

Department

Athletics Department

Work Status

Full Time

Position Category

Staff

FLSA

Exempt

Pay Range

Exempt

Salary Range

$65,000 - $70,000 / year

Fund Source

State Support

Job Summary

The Head Football Athletic Trainer is responsible for the prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation of injuries within the University’s comprehensive sports medicine program. Will provide coverage of the athletic training room and travels with athletic teams. Will manage the care and prevention of athletic injuries, recognizes and manages injuries, oversees rehabilitation, evaluates sports injuries through independent judgment and discretion, and makes proper referrals of injuries as necessary. Primary responsibility will be football, with additional athletic training support to other sports programs on an as-needed basis.

Job Duties

Provide athletic training support to sport(s) practices and home/away games with football as primary responsibility

Treatment of ill and/or injured student-athletes

Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with team physicians, scheduling appointments, following medical guidelines and following up on evaluations/test results

Maintain proper medical documentation and insurance claims

Inventory tracking, distribution and maintenance of supplies

Initiate frequent communication with coaching staff, administrators, sports medicine staff, and other medical professionals

Coordinate pre-participation exams and the medical clearance process

Supervise athletic training student aides and interns

Requested Minimum Qualifications

Education:

The successful candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from an accredited college or university.

Experience:

At least five (5) years of experience as a Certified Athletic Trainer is required. This includes a

BOC

Certification from an accredited program. Candidates must be Maryland State Licensed or eligible for licensing. A current

CPR

certification is also required.

Other Preferences for Consideration

Master’s Degree or Higher from an accredited college or university

College and/or higher level football experience preferred

Supervisory experience preferred

Mental Health First Aid Certification preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Standing and/or sitting for long periods

Carrying heavy sports medicine equipment and supplies

Performing duties in inclement weather (e.g. hot, raining, cold, windy, etc.)

Medical Care Decision Making

Familiarity with the electronic medical records systems and the the latest therapeutic modalities including

STIM

/ US units, Hyperice, Normatec, whirlpools, etc.

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | ST01380 | | Number of Vacancies | 1 | | Job Open Date | 01/13/2024 | | Application Review Date | | | Job Close Date | 03/30/2025 | | Special Instructions to Applicant |
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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a bachelor's degree?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Do you have at least five years of experience as a Certified Athletic Trainer?

   • Yes
   • No

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

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

4. * Do you have a masters degree?

   • Yes
   • No

5. * Do you have a NATA BOC Certification?

   • Yes
   • NO

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents 1. Transcripts (unofficial ) 2. Certification

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