Head Athletic Trainer

Salary : $52,769.00 - $89,707.00 Annually

Location : La Plata, MD

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : FY24-117

CSM Department : Division of Student Equity and Success

CSM Division : Student Life and Athletics

Opening Date : 02 / 07 / 2025

Position Summary

Located 45 minutes from the Nation's Capital, nestled in a history-rich community of southern Maryland, The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has been twice named in the top 150 community colleges by the Aspen Institute with academic programs in over 100 disciplines. CSM is among America's top 100 producers of Minority associate degrees in twenty categories, according to Diverse Issues in Higher Education. CSM offers excellent health insurance benefits; State Retirement Pension plan; wellness programs; Code Green early closure Fridays in the summer; college closure for spring break and several major holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year; and for several days in March for Spring Break. We are an innovative institution committed to student success and well known for our flexibility to meet student and community needs.

The hiring salary for this position will be from the min to mid-point of the salary range.

Athletic programs provide competitive opportunities that promote learning and development outside the classroom and encourage interaction among students and between students and the college community. The Head Athletics Trainer plans, schedules, and manages all home athletic events, Additionally, the Head Athletics Trainer provides athletic training services to all athletes, orders equipment / uniforms, hires officials, and participates in contract negotiation.

Reports to : Director II, Athletics and Fitness

The College of Southern Maryland conducts background checks in order to ensure the safety and well-being of the College's staff and students. The final candidate for this position will be subject to the following background checks : Criminal History Check and Sex Offender Registry Check.

This position is open until filled. The College of Southern Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Athletic Training 45%

• Serves as the Athletic Trainer and provides injury prevention, injury evaluation, first aid, and emergency care for home training sessions and athletic events to all CSM and visiting athletes.
• Works with the Athletic and Fitness Director to assess potential safety hazards at all home athletic events / training sessions and with the use of equipment.
• Develops and facilitates rehabilitation programs for student-athletes.
• Provides direct patient care to the student-athletes participating in varsity sports.

Regulatory Compliance 45%

Strategic Planning 10%

Additional Duties :

Minimum Education and Training

Required Education and Experience :

Preferred Education and Experience :

Licenses, Certifications, or Additional Requirements :

Minimum Qualifications and Standards Required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is medium work, which requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a relatively safe, and secure work environment.

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Salary : $52,769 - $89,707