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 the department and University setting.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- The Athletic Trainer will 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.
- Manages 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.
- Maintains Certification and License as set forth by the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) and the State of Maryland to include maintaining continuing education.
- Complies with all policies, rules, and regulations as set forth by NCAA, conferences, 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).
Key Relationships
- 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.
Physical Effort/Environment
- General office, athletic facility, and campus environment, indoors and outdoors.
- Position involves sitting, although frequent movement is necessary. Walking, standing, bending, twisting, and occasional lifting 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).
- Familiarity with NCAA governing rules.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree.
- Two to five years in a college setting preferred.
- Current CPR/AED Instructor.
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: M-F, 8:30am-5pm
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: Homewood Campus
Department name: Sports Medicine
Personnel area: University Student Services
*Please mention you saw this ad on HigherEdPost.*