Associate Athletic Trainer

Athletics 

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

UMBC offers competitive compensation.  This role starts at $57,000 and has over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.

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Responsibilities include:

• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree from a CAATE-accredited athletic training program (Master’s degree preferred)
• 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. 

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

A background check will be required. 

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UMBC offers a rich benefits package.

Regular and grant funded regular positions (Full benefits summary click here):

Generous Leave which includes accruing:

• 22 Days of Annual Leave  
• 15 Days of Sick Leave  
• 15 Holidays
• 3 Personal Days

Tuition Remission:

• 8 credit hours per semester
• Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment

Additional Benefits:

• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness opportunities
• & Much more

Salary: $57,000 - $64,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations.

The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.