Athletic Trainer
Job Description
Centered on a departmental mission of “Be More” Hopkins Athletics and Recreation is in a period of fast-paced progress and building on its strong foundation. The department is committed to the core tenets of competitive success, student-athlete experience, and developing strong community connections within the greater Baltimore/Maryland region. This new chapter includes investments in state-of-the-art athletic and recreation facilities, innovative programming and partnerships, mental and physical well-being, and strengthening the connections between holistic student development and the professional world. Hopkins invites applicants to apply for the position of Athletic Trainer.
Hopkins Athletics is a multidivisional department with 22 programs competing at the NCAA DIII level and two programs (men’s and women’s lacrosse) competing at the NCAA Division I level (BIG 10 Conference). The department also hosts a variety of robust recreational activities such as club sports, intramurals, and fitness programming.
The Hopkins Athletics Department seeks an innovative and forward-thinking Athletic Trainer. The Athletic Trainer must operate within the framework of a best-in-class athletic department at Johns Hopkins University. Hopkins encourages inquiries from candidates who value professional and personal development and will actively contribute toward a culture of inclusiveness within both the department and University setting. The Athletic Trainer is directly supervised by the Assistant Athletic Director, Sports Performance and Wellness (Head Athletic Trainer). This position has significant interactions with faculty and staff, students, alumni, and other outside constituencies.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Coordinate and provide healthcare and comprehensive athletic training services to varsity student-athletes in the Department of Athletics and Recreation including injury prevention, assessment, management, treatment, rehabilitation, and education of athletic injuries and conditions affecting student-athletes.
- Manage clinical and administrative responsibilities related to the health and safety of student-athletes with specific teams, including maintaining appropriate documentation and record keeping as well as daily communication with coaches, staff, team physicians, and administrators as needed.
- Work collaboratively with athletic training colleagues, athletic performance staff, dietician, mental health and performance staff, student outreach and support, and other professionals in a holistic sports performance model.
- Follow standard operating procedures under the medical supervision of a team physician.
- Maintain certification and license as set forth by the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) and the State of Maryland, including maintaining continuing education.
- Comply with all policies, rules, and regulations set forth by the NCAA, conferences, the athletics department, and Johns Hopkins University.
- Administrative responsibilities and other duties for the athletic training department as assigned by the Assistant Athletic Director, Sports Performance and Wellness (Head Athletic Trainer).
Physical Effort/Environment
- The general office, athletic facility, and campus environment are indoors and outdoors.
- Position involves sitting, although frequent movement is necessary. Walking, standing, bending, twisting, and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds is required.
- Computer usage involving repetitive and/or wrist motion is required.
- The position will be a full-time, twelve-month appointment, with frequent evening and weekend work required throughout the year with those dates determined by a supervisor.
- Early morning/evening/weekend work is required.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Athletic Training from an accredited athletic training program is required.
- Certified Athletic Trainer by the National Athletic Trainers’ Board of Certification (NATABOC).
- Maryland Licensed Athletic Trainer (or eligible to become licensed in the state of Maryland by date of employment).
- Current CPR/AED Certification (Instructor preferred).
- Familiarity with NCAA governing rules.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's Degree.
- Two to Five years in a college setting preferred.
- Current CPR/AED instructor.
- Experience in collision/contact sports (i.e. Men’s Lacrosse) is preferred.
Classified Title: Athletic Trainer
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MB
Starting Salary Range: $41,300 - $72,300 Annually (Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Mon - Fri / 08:30am - 05:00pm
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: Homewood Campus
Department name: Sports Medicine
Personnel area: University Student Services
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