Head Athletic Trainer

University of Maryland Eastern Shore•Princess Anne, MD

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About The Position

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) invites applications to apply for a full-time, exempt position with full benefits. The position involves working various nights and weekends, occasional holidays and travel. The Head Athletic Trainer will provide strategic leadership, expert organization, and comprehensive oversight in the development and execution of a Division I athletic training program. This role includes managing the daily operations of sports medicine services, supervising a team of certified athletic trainers, coordinating care with medical professionals, and ensuring the health, safety, and performance of approximately 200 student-athletes across 15 varsity sports. The Head Athletic Trainer will collaborate closely with coaches, strength and conditioning staff, administrators, and healthcare providers to implement injury prevention strategies, rehabilitation programs, and emergency action plans, while maintaining compliance with NCAA, conference, and institutional policies.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Nine (9) years of experience as a certified athletic trainer in a collegiate or professional sports organization.
Four (4) years of experience supervising or managing professional staff.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: Knowledge of providing health care services for college or professional athletes.
Knowledge of best practices of supervision and administration.
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.
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.
Must possess a valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology, Kinesiotherapy, sports medicine or other field related to athletic training OR a PhD or MD related to sports medicine, Kinesiotherapy, Kinesiology.
Thorough knowledge of the care and prevention of athletic injuries.
Excellent evaluation, observation, and analytical skills.
Proficiency with technology applications (ATS/Sportsware) applicable to the position.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Valid driver's license and safe driving record in accordance with all institutional policies.
Must possess detail-oriented skills.
Excellent interpersonal, customer service, organizational, planning, prioritization, problem-solving, follow-through, and time management skills.
Must be flexible and possess the ability to successfully handle multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.
Ability to work well under pressure, independently, and in a team-oriented environment.
Knowledge of NCAA and conference rules.
Knowledge of NATA rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive preventive and emergency care, initial treatment, follow-up care, rehabilitation, and successful return to competition.
Demonstrate a high level of involvement in the personal and health and welfare of student athletes.
Work cooperatively with all department staff and areas regarding public relations efforts, practice coordinator, and health and safety of student- athletes.
Maintain appropriate athletic injury records and assist in the coordination of reports following NATA, NCAA, HIPAA, and FERPA guidelines.
Maintain medical documentation including health insurance, emergency contacts, physicals, injury reports, and treatment logs.
Interact with the team physician.
Provide educational programming for athletics staff and student-athletes.
Assist with the hiring and supervising of the Assistant Athletic Trainer.
Performs other administrative responsibilities assigned by the Director of Athletics and/or the Deputy Athletics Director.

Benefits

UMES offers exciting opportunities for professional growth.
Generous benefits include health benefits (medical, prescription, dental, flexible spending accounts), Retirement (State or Optional Retirement Plan with Fidelity or TIAA), Supplemental Retirement Accounts (TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide) with $600 annual state match, Life Insurance (state sponsored MetLife, USM sponsored MetLife Plan, life insurance and long-term disability insurance), Tuition Remission, Employee Assistance Program, paid holidays, paid leave (Exempt positions start at 22 days annual, non-exempt positions start at 11 days annual per year, sick leave 15 days per year, personal leave 3 days per year).
Overtime, shift-differential and on-call pay (non-exempt positions only)

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