What are the responsibilities and job description for the Athletic Trainer position at University of Maine?
The University of Southern Maine’s Athletic Department is seeking applicants for their Athletic Trainer position. This is an exciting opportunity for an Athletic Trainer who seeks to expand and develop their career. We welcome the opportunity to talk with you about joining a team that strives to serve our students first every day!
Athletics is an important and exciting part of student life at USM. Sponsoring 22 NCAA Division III intercollegiate teams and nearly 500 student-athletes, Husky student-athletes routinely compete at the regional and national level. As an NCAA Division III member institution, Huskies’ athletics places the highest priority on the overall quality of the educational experience and on the successful completion of all students’ academic programs. Learn more about USM Athletics here.
The selected candidate will be providing the prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation of injuries sustained by intercollegiate student-athletes (which includes emergency/acute care, evaluation, referral, modality application, and educational counseling relating to the student-athlete's overall wellness). Work schedule will include mornings, evenings, and some travel. For more detailed list of job responsibilities please see the linked full job description.
This is a full-time position with an annual salary up to $41,000 commensurate with experience and is located on our Gorham Campus.
For a full job description to learn more about the essential duties and responsibilities click here.
The University of Southern Maine is committed to developing a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. It embraces an inclusive campus community that values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development, and institutional success. Our Office of Equity, Inclusion and Community Impact supports the University of Southern Maine’s DEIA and Community Impact focused departments, committees, groups, projects, training, and events. USM encourages women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds to apply.
We live our USM Service Promise: Student Focused Every Day. We are looking for a team member who understands that promise and supports our values: Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity and Responsiveness.
The University of Southern Maine provides a highly competitive benefits package that includes holidays, vacation and sick time; health, dental and vision insurance; life insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; a tuition waiver program for employee and eligible dependents; a 403(b) retirement plan; and more. Click on our Benefits Information Summary to learn more.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training from CAATE accredited program. (Obtained by start date).
Licenses/Certifications:
- BOC (Board of Certification) Certification
- State of Maine Athletic Training license (must obtain by appointment date)
- Current Professional Rescuer (or equivalent) CPR/AED Certification
- Eligible for American Red Cross First Aid, CPR and AED Instructor Certification (must be obtained within six months of appointment).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Post-Professional master’s degree in athletic training or related field
- Minimum 2 years professional experience
- Experience as a preceptor with an Athletic Training Education Program
You will create an applicant profile and complete an application and upload a cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae. Finalist candidates will be asked to provide a list of the names and contact information for references.
We will examine candidate packages on an ongoing basis as they are submitted, and the position will remain open until filled.
We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.
Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.
The University of Southern Maine is an EEO/AA employer, and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information or veteran’s status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities.
For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Office of Equal Opportunity, Room 101, Boudreau Hall, Orono, ME 04469, (207) 581-1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System)
Salary : $41,000
