Associate Athletic Trainer

UMBC•Baltimore, MD

4d•$57,000 - $64,000•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) is seeking an Associate Athletic Trainer to join the Department of Athletics, Sports Medicine and Performance. This role reports to the Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine and Performance and will provide comprehensive athletic training services to NCAA Division I student-athletes. The Associate Athletic Trainer will collaborate with physicians, coaches, sports performance staff, and other healthcare professionals to promote the health, safety, and performance of student-athletes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a CAATE-accredited athletic training program
Current BOC certification
Maryland Athletic Trainer licensure (or eligibility)
Current CPR/AED certification for the Professional Rescuer
Minimum of two years of collegiate or equivalent athletic training experience
Excellent clinical decision-making, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated commitment to providing exceptional healthcare to student-athletes.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree
Experience working in NCAA Division I athletics and/or basketball preferred.

Responsibilities

Providing prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and return-to-play management of athletic injuries and illnesses for assigned NCAA Division I sport programs.
Coordinating medical coverage for assigned team practices, competitions, and team travel as required.
Collaborating with team physicians and other healthcare providers to coordinate specialty care, diagnostic testing, and treatment plans.
Maintaining accurate and timely medical documentation in accordance with NCAA, HIPAA, FERPA, America East Conference, and University policies.
Developing and implementing injury prevention strategies, emergency action plans, and evidence-based rehabilitation programs.
Communicating effectively with coaches, student-athletes, physicians, sports performance staff, and campus partners regarding athlete health and participation status while maintaining appropriate medical confidentiality.
Assisting with departmental administrative responsibilities, including medical documentation, inventory management, policy implementation, insurance coordination, and quality improvement initiatives.
Serving as a preceptor and mentor for athletic training students and assisting with the orientation and development of new staff as assigned.
Participating in departmental committees, professional development activities, and other duties that support the mission of the Department of Athletics, Sports Medicine and Performance.

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Over 4 weeks of vacation
Tuition remission
22 Days of Annual Leave
15 Days of Sick Leave
15 Holidays
3 Personal Days
8 credit hours per semester tuition remission
Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment
Life and disability insurance
Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)
Professional development opportunities
Wellness opportunities