Announcement: The University of Maryland is now accepting applications for two separate positions. An Athletic Trainer to work with the Men’s Lacrosse and Track and Field programs and the Cheer and Women’s Golf programs to start June 2024. Each position may provide additional coverage with other sports as well.
Title: Athletic Trainer – Men’s Lacrosse / Track and Field; Athletic Trainer - Cheer / Women’s Golf
Salary: Hourly plus overtime
Period: Flexible (12 months or 24 months)
Position Overview: The Athletic Trainer will work under the supervision of the head team physician and with the collaboration of a mentor Athletic Trainer. This position will be responsible for the day-to-day clinical application and administration of comprehensive health care service for their programs, to include the prevention, evaluation, management, treatment, and rehabilitation of student-athletes; pre participation physicals; inventory management of supplies and equipment; maintaining medical records; completing required insurance claims; daily interaction, communication, and relationship building with coaching staff, strength and conditioning and sports performance personnel, physicians, peer athletic trainers, members of the medical community, and athletic administrations; attending team practices and events; assisting with administrative duties; and performing other duties as assigned.
The duties for this position include the following:
1. Clinical application and administration of comprehensive health care services for student-athletes:
• Prevention, recognition, evaluation, management, treatment, and rehabilitation of student-athlete injuries and/or illnesses
• Attend team practices, competitions, strength and conditioning sessions, and other team events as needed and/or assigned, including team travel. • Document daily updates to student-athlete conditions in the electronic medical record system and provide summary reports to the assigned team physician based on the sports schedule.
2. Proactive interaction and communication on a daily basis with student athletes, coaches, strength and conditioning and sports performance personnel, physicians and other medical consultants, administrators, fellow athletic trainers, and parents/guardians as needed regarding the health and well-being of student-athletes.
3. Assist with the day-to-day operation of the Sports Medicine Unit, including, but not limited to medical documentation, insurance operations and processing, inventory control of supplies, strategic planning, and other administrative duties as assigned.
Professional Development:
This position will prepare the Athletic Trainer for advanced clinical practice that will enhance the quality of athlete health care, optimize athlete outcomes, and improve athletes’ health-related quality of life through the utilization of evidence-based practice concepts and an interdisciplinary model.
Qualifications:
Applicants must demonstrate:
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Athletic Training Program, or Master’s degree from an accredited athletic training educational program degree or related field. Required by appointment date,
• Board of Certification (BOC) certification by appointment date,
• Current or be eligible for Maryland Athletic Trainer Licensure by the Maryland Board of Physicians,
• Current CPR certification,
• Appropriate documentation of personal health information (e.g. annual vaccine, 2 MMR’s, Tdap, varicella),
• Appropriate training and adherence to regulatory requirements (e.g. blood-borne pathogen training and prevention, annual TB testing and other health screening requirements), and
• Effective communication skills with staff members, physicians, coaches, and student-athletes.
Applications will be considered until filled, and must included:
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Three References
• Proof of BOC certification or BOC scheduling receipt documenting date of test prior to beginning residency
• Proof of CPR/AED Certification
Send materials to Anthony Benyarko, Associate Athletic Trainer– benyarko@umd.edu