Assistant Athletic Trainer - Primary Coverage for Football Program

University of Maryland•College Park, MD

16d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Two (2) years of experience as a certified athletic trainer in a collegiate or professional sports organization.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree from an accredited athletic training educational program degree or related field.
Experience working with student athletes specifically football programs

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