Assistant Athletic Trainer - Baseball

NCAA; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 61,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Assistant Athletic Trainer at University of Maryland Sports Medicine will work under the medical supervision of the head team physician and handle day-to-day athletic training operations for the assigned sports. You will collaborate with Strength and Conditioning, Nutrition and Mental Health providers and assist the Director of Athletic Training with administrative duties.

Minimum qualifications include a Master's degree, BOC certification, Maryland licensure or eligibility, and two years'

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two years of experience as a certified athletic trainer in a collegiate or professional sports organization.
• BOC certification and Maryland licensure or eligibility.
• Current CPR and AED certification.
• Knowledge of injury prevention and rehabilitation; strong communication and MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehab of student-athletes.
• Pre-participation physicals and medical records management.
• Coordinate with team physicians, trainers, and staff; travel to events.
• Oversee student workers and mentor trainees.
• Assist with appointment scheduling and care plans.

Skills

Injury prevention

Rehabilitation

Oral and written communication

Policy interpretation

Customer service mindset

Multitasking

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Master's degree in athletic training or related field

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary Details

Salary will also be considered due to applicant experience.

Location: College Park, Maryland

Type: Full-time

Salary: 61,000 - 80,000

Categories: Sports Medicine, Sports Medicine - Athletic Training

Sector: Collegiate Sports

Required Education: Masters

Job Summary

The Assistant Athletic Trainer will work under the medical supervision of the head team physician and is responsible for working with the day-to-day athletic training operations for the assigned sport (s). Collaborate with Strength and Conditioning, Nutrition and Mental Health providers and assist the Director of Athletic Training with other administrative duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities

Injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of student-athletes; pre-participation physicals; maintaining medical records and submitting medical documentation; completing required insurance claims; daily interaction and communication with coaching staff, team physicians, resident athletic trainers, and administration; attending team practices, game coverage and events (including travel to away games); injury track and analysis, appointment scheduling, direct oversight of student workers; serving as the clinical mentor to students in training and manages injury prevention programming.

Licenses/ Certifications

Current National Board of Certification (BOC) for Athletic Trainers, CPR and AED Certification for healthcare workers by an accredited organization, Current or eligible State of Maryland Athletic Trainer Licensure.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience: Two (2) years of experience as a certified athletic trainer in a collegiate or professional sports organization.
• Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.
• Other: Current National Board of Certification (BOC) for Athletic Trainers, CPR and AED Certification for healthcare workers by an accredited organization, and current or eligible State of Maryland Athletic Trainer Licensure required.
• Knowledge of injury prevention and rehabilitation. Skill in oral and written communication. Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products. Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws. Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service and sensitivity to a culturally and ethnically diverse community.

Preferences

Additional Job Details

• Master’s degree from an accredited athletic training educational program degree or related field.
• 5 years of experience with collegiate or professional baseball or softball
• Strong background in upper extremity evaluation and management, including throwing specific rehab, prevention strategies and return to sport programing
• Experience coordinating and managing physicians’ appointments and care plans

UMD will not sponsor the successful candidate for work authorization in the United States now or in the future.

Best Consideration Date: September 8, 2026

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

About University Of Maryland Sports Medicine

Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.