Assistant Athletic Trainer-(Women's Rugby & Women's Water Polo)

About the role

The Sports Medicine Department at Mount St. Mary’s University is seeking an Assistant Athletic Trainer to support the women’s rugby and women's water polo teams. This role involves comprehensive care for student-athletes, including injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the staff athletic trainer for the women’s rugby and women's water polo teams, with potential for additional coverage of other teams.
• Provide quality and comprehensive care for all student-athletes through prevention, evaluation, care, and treatment of injuries and illnesses, and assist with injury rehabilitation.
• Compile and maintain injury and treatment documentation for the Sports Medicine Department, including injury tracking and reporting.
• Assist with the supervision of electronic medical records.
• Assist with establishing, coordinating, supervising, and monitoring athletic training services for all student-athletes.
• Collaborate with other departments such as Academic Services, Mental Health, Nutrition, Strength and Conditioning, and the Equipment Room to ensure comprehensive healthcare and a positive experience for the student-athlete.
• Travel with assigned teams and assist the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine with other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a health-related field (preferred: Athletic Training, Sports Medicine, etc.)
• Board of Certification Athletic Trainer (new graduates welcome to apply; experience preferred)
• Current Maryland State Athletic Training Licensure or eligibility
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
• Ability to work nights and weekends, travel involved
• CPR and First Aid certified
• Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills
• Training in bloodborne pathogens
• Soft Tissue Mobilization certification (preferred)

Qualifications

• Experience working with collegiate athletes is preferred.
• Experience with sports medicine and injury management is required.
• Experience with electronic medical records and athletic training facilities is beneficial.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of bloodborne pathogens and soft tissue mobilization (preferred)

Benefits

This full-time position includes a comprehensive benefits package, featuring annual, holiday, and sick leave. The University offers a generous suite of benefits, including tuition remission for both graduate and undergraduate courses at Mount St. Mary’s University, an employer-sponsored retirement contribution, and a robust paid time off program. For a complete list of employee benefits, please visit: https://inside.msmary.edu/more/human-resources/index.html

Pay

$50,000/year (Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.)

Schedule

Full time