Sports Specialist (Athletic Trainer)

Maritime Administration • Kings Point, NY

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About The Position

This position is in the Department of Physical Education and Athletics at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Maritime Administration (MARAD). The Sports Specialist (Athletic Trainer) develops and conducts educational courses and programs, instructs and provides academic counseling to Midshipmen, and contributes to departmental and other academic responsibilities. The position teaches Physical Education courses in First Aid, CPR, and Ship’s Medicine, and serves as Assistant Athletic Trainer for contact sports such as football, wrestling, and lacrosse.

The ideal candidate is a motivated, experienced professional who supports the USMMA mission, can adapt to different work environments, physical demands, and schedules, and works effectively as a positive contributor within the Physical Education and Athletics Department team.

This is an Excepted Service appointment with an initial term not to exceed 13 months. With a satisfactory performance appraisal, the appointment may be extended for an additional year. The position involves travel and requires use of a government-issued travel card for official business.

Requirements

• One academic year of experience as a collegiate-level Athletic Trainer supporting various sports, or one academic year of high school-level or higher teaching experience mentoring student athletic trainers or instructing students in CPR certification.
• Current Board of Certification (BOC) certification for Athletic Trainers, in good standing.
• CPR certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• A bachelor’s degree in a field related to the duties of the position. A bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field may be substituted if accompanied by significant related professional training and specialized experience at an equivalent level of complexity and responsibility.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible for consideration.
• Must meet applicable Selective Service registration requirements for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Must complete any required background or security investigation and meet preliminary onboarding requirements.
• Must submit the application, resume, and required documents by the closing date.
• Must be able to adjust to different work environments, physical demands, and schedules.
• Must work effectively within a team and contribute positively.
• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in an appropriate discipline.
• College-level teaching experience.
• At least one academic year of collegiate-level athletic training experience across a variety of sports, including contact sports such as football, wrestling, lacrosse, rugby, or ice hockey.
• At least three years of demonstrated experience in athletic training with contact sports, college service, and teaching.
• CPR instructor certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Develop and conduct educational courses and programs.
• Instruct Midshipmen and provide academic counseling.
• Contribute to departmental and other academic responsibilities.
• Teach Physical Education courses in First Aid, CPR, and Ship’s Medicine.
• Serve as Assistant Athletic Trainer for contact sports, including football, wrestling, and lacrosse.
• Support the mission of the USMMA and work effectively within the Physical Education and Athletics Department team.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package; specific benefit eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level