Assistant Athletic Trainer

Qualifications

We seek a candidate who values diversity, equity and inclusion in all that they do. Candidates must have strong organizational skills and a proven ability to work collaboratively with partners across campus in support of Hood College’s mission as a student-centered, liberal arts institution.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience

• Minimum Requirements/Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• At least two years of experience as a certified athletic trainer at the college level or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Flexible work hours

• Preferred Skills and Characteristics
• Master’s degree in athletic training, exercise science, kinesiology, or related field
• Ability to educate student-athletes on wellness, nutrition, injury prevention, and recovery strategies
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and sports medicine software platforms
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities in high-pressure situations
• Demonstrated professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical judgment
• Ability to work collaboratively within a sports medicine and athletics team environment

Technology Skills

Strong computer proficiency in internet applications, SportsWare, Google System and Office Suite Productivity products (such as Microsoft Word, Excel & Powerpoint); and ability to learn new applications quickly including organization-wide information systems and department-specific software applications.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and interpret medical documents and NCAA guidelines.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of students.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with and apply mathematical concepts timely and accurately, either manually or by using a calculator which apply to athletic trainers. Ability to apply concepts to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to hypothesize, draw conclusions, and support conclusions. Ability to work in theoretical arena and apply logic as appropriate.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Applicant must meet the following criteria 1) be certified by NATABOC and 2) currently possess a Maryland State License from the Maryland Board of Physicians or be eligible to apply for said license. Certification in equivalent with ARC FA/CPR/AED and CPR/AED for the professional rescuer required. Certification from recognized fitness, strength, or conditioning association recommended.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand for long periods of time; walk from end of the campus to the other; sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must be able to lift up to 50 lbs; climb up flights of stairs; and move in and out of air-conditioned or heated buildings. The employee must also be able to tolerate some exposure to varying environmental conditions in the outdoors.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Noise factors could include interaction with students, staff and public, telephones, and office equipment. Must be available for weekend and evening events.

Compensation

• This is a position with an annual starting salary range of $49,500 to $55,000 depending on circumstances including an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, training, and other relevant factors.
• Hood College has provided a compensation range representing its good faith estimate of what the College may pay for the position at the time of posting.
• The College may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range.
• Hood College offers excellent benefits [https://www.hood.edu/offices-services/human-resources/benefits], including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefits.
• Learn more about Hood College [http://www.hood.edu/].

To Apply

We invite qualified candidates to apply online via our electronic application which requires submission of a cover letter, resumé and three professional references.

If you need assistance with the online application process, please email humanresources@hood.edu or call (301) 696-3592.

Hood College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, disability, religion, or age in recruitment, admission and access to, or treatment, or employment in its programs, services, benefits, or activities as required by applicable laws including Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and complies with the law regarding reasonable accommodation for disabled applicants and students. Inquiries about discrimination or reasonable accommodation should be referred to the Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator at Alumnae Hall, 401 Rosemont Avenue, Frederick, MD. 21701 (AD 308), (301) 696-3123. For complete information on Hood College’s nondiscrimination policy, please visit http://www.hood.edu/non-discrimination/.

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