Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.

The Assistant Athletic Trainer will work under the medical supervision of the head team physician and is responsible for the day-to-day sports medicine/athletic training operations for assigned sport(s); to include prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of student-athletes; pre-participation physicals; maintaining medical records; monitoring insurance claims; daily interaction and communication with coaching staff, team physicians, athletic trainers and administration; attending team practices and events; manage functional movement assessments, corrective exercises and injury prevention programming. Collaborate with Strength and Conditioning, Nutrition and Mental Health providers and assist the Director of Athletic Training with other administrative duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Athletic Training educational program or related field;
Current National Board of Certification (BOC) for Athletic Trainers; CPR and AED Certification for healthcare workers by an accredited organization;
Two (2) years of experience as a certified athletic trainer in collegiate or professional sport organization; currently possess and/or eligible for State of Maryland Athletic Training License;
Possess a valid driver’s license; strong communication, organizational, administrative, and teamwork skills; available to work a flexible work schedule to include some evenings, weekends and holidays.

Master’s degree from an accredited athletic training educational program degree or related field;
Five (5) years baseball experience preferred; experience with assessment and interpretation of relevant performance data monitoring, preventive screening and recovery practices for athletes;
Manual therapy techniques, kinesiotaping, and advanced clinical skills are preferred.

Current National Board of Certification (BOC) for Athletic Trainers. CPR and AED Certification for healthcare workers by an accredited organization.

The scope of the position frequently requires weekend and evening work with team travel (non-standard work hours). While performing the essential functions of the job, the employee operates a computer and other office devices such telephones, copy machines, fax machines, etc; constantly moves about the facility and event site before, during and after events to service clients; constantly communicates via telephone, email and in-person with others to exchange accurate information. Standing, walking, kneeling/crouching, balancing, lifting student-athletes, water coolers, equipment or boxes up to 50 pounds.

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.