Assistant Athletic Trainer (Contingent II)

Maryland Connect • Patuxent Riding, MD

112d • $60,000 - $65,000

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Head Athletic Trainer, provides physical therapy and assists in the prevention, care, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Provides trainer coverage of athletic activities, organizes orthopedic clinics, advises on prevention and care of athletic injuries, and team-teaches athletic training classes. Supervises student trainers.

Requirements

• Good Interpersonal and communication skills.
• An appreciation of a culturally diverse student population; ability to initiate and manage services and programs.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• NATA/BOC certification required.
• Maryland License in athletic training required.
• CPR certified required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head AT with the development of programs for care prevention treatment and rehabilitation in injuries to student-athletes and club sports teams.
• Responsible for maintaining a current knowledge and expertise in the field of athletic training by regularly attending workshops, seminars and conferences.
• Assist the Head AT with the hiring, training and supervision of assistant athletic trainers, graduate assistant athletic trainers and all athletic training support personnel.
• Assist Head AT with the coordination of medical care for BSU student-athletes; evaluate injuries and referral to a physician when necessary.
• Game and practice coverage (emergency care) as necessary.
• Administer first aid to injured student-athletes.
• Coordinate and conduct rehabilitation programs for injured student-athletes.
• Maintain adequate injury, treatment and rehabilitation records.
• Counsel student-athletes to seek appropriate medical assistance and/or surgery.
• Work under the supervision of the designated team physician.
• Inventory/stocking and control of all athletic training equipment.
• Work with Head AT on the submission of an annual budget request.
• Assist Head AT, athletic administration, and coaches in the development of an educational program geared to improving the social awareness of the student athletes.
• Work with Head AT for care and supervision of the athletic training room and all equipment therein.
• Assist with the supervision of safety factors involved with all playing areas by ensuring that all undue hazards are eliminated.
• Assist the Head AT with the development and implementation of an emergency plan for the athletic department with coordinated medical coverage for home events.
• Serve on campus, division, and college-wide committees as necessary.
• Serve as a BSU representative for all NCAA and institutional drug programs, managing all administrative duties associated with the program as necessary.
• Manage with the HEAD AT the CPR requirements for all staff members of the athletics department.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Prescription insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time for sick leave and annual leave
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Tuition remission
• Supplemental retirement

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree