Athletic Trainer - Track and Field

The Naval Academy Athletic Association (NAAA), founded in 1891, is a nonprofit organization whose objective is to "promote, influence, and assist in financing the varsity athletic programs of the midshipmen of the United States Naval Academy" in accordance with the policy of the Superintendent of the Academy. Through an intercollegiate athletics program that is one of the largest in the country, every midshipman is afforded the opportunity to compete in athletics at the Division I level. The emphasis on physical fitness is borne out in the first line of the mission of the U.S. Naval Academy: To develop midshipmen morally, mentally and physically.

Summary

The Naval Academy Athletic Association is accepting applications for a Certified Athletic Trainer. The specific sport assignment for this position is assisting with Track and Field and Women’s Triathlon. There are 2 Athletic Trainers dedicated to the Track and Field program.

Essential

Duties & Responsibilities

Responsibilities

include but are not limited to practicing sports medicine care to all student athletes as needed, daily operation and maintenance of the sports medicine facilities, along with daily practice coverage and travel with the assigned team. The Athletic Trainer will also be expected to perform administrative duties, along with other duties as assigned by the Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Athletic Training required.
• Board of Certification (BOC) Certified and in good standing is required.
• Current or immediate eligibility for Maryland State licensure is required

Experience, Education, & Certification(s)

Follows the Board of Certification (BOC) Standards of Professional Practice, NATA Code of Ethics, and the State Practice Act

Prefer 1-3 years of post-graduate experience at the collegiate or professional level.

Oversees assigned tasks within the Sports Medicine Department to include

• Facilitating day-to-day operations of a training room.
• Maintains proper inventory and usage of supplies.
• Maintains equipment and ensures that modalities are in proper working order.
• Assesses, rehabilitates, and prevents student-athlete injuries in coordination with a team physician or medical professional on the care team.