Assistant Athletic Trainer

University of Maine; Orono (ME); On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maine is seeking an Assistant Athletic Trainer to provide athletic training services to student-athletes and assist in operating the sports medicine center. The role requires Maine AT licensure, NATA certification, and 2 years of collegiate experience, preferably at the NCAA Division I level.

The position offers a typical hiring salary of $52,500, commensurate with qualifications and experience; travel may be required and a valid driver's license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required, master’s preferred.
• 2 years as a collegiate athletic trainer preferred, NCAA Division I experience acceptable.
• Must meet State of Maine AT licensure standards.
• NATA Certified.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Computer proficiency.
• Previous experience using independent judgment and managing and imparting confidential information.
• Ability to lift loads up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to travel, normally requiring a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide athletic training services to University of Maine student-athletes.
• Assist in operation of the sports medicine center.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer proficiency

Independent judgment

Confidential information handling

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master’s Degree preferred

NATA Certified

State of Maine AT licensure

Job description

The Assistant Athletic Trainer will provide athletic training services to University of Maine student-athletes and assist in the operation of the sports medicine center. Typical hiring salary for this position is $52,500.00 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

About the University:

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu.

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options.

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Visit the Maine Office of Tourism to learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree required, master’s preferred.


• 2 years as a collegiate athletic trainer preferred, preferably at NCAA Division I level. Graduate assistantships and internships will be acceptable years of experience.


• Must meet State of Maine AT licensure standards.


• NATA Certified.


• Excellent oral and written communication skills.


• Computer proficiency.


• Previous experience using independent judgment and managing and imparting confidential information.


• Ability to lift loads up to 30 pounds.


• Ability to travel, normally requiring a valid driver’s license.

For questions about the search, please contact the search committee chair Ryan Taylor [e-mail].

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening and post offer physical.

The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, you are encouraged to contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at www.maine.edu/title-ix/.

Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. You may view the University’s Annual Security Report. If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or you need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact: UMaine Police Department, 81 Rangeley Rd., The University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5794, or call 207.581.4053.