Athletic Trainer

Allegany College of Maryland; Cumberland (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Cumberland, MD is seeking an athletic trainer to manage sports injuries and ensure athlete safety. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and NATA-BOC certification. Responsibilities include injury assessment, immediate care, and health education for athletes. Evening and weekend work is required. The role offers a supportive work environment focused on student success.

Benefits

Ample paid time off

Great retirement options

On-site facilities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• NATA-BOC certification must be maintained.
• Experience with athletic care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage risk and prevention of athletic injuries.
• Provide immediate care and first aid for injuries.
• Monitor environmental conditions to ensure safety.
• Oversee athletic training needs for camps and clinics.

Skills

Risk management

Athletic injury evaluation

CPR and First Aid certification

Health care administration

Event management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or related field

NATA-BOC certification

Job description

Overview

Join our team of dedicated employees focused on student success and transformation!

ACM is a close knit, family-like work environment who care deeply for each other, just as we do our students. Some of the many benefits of working at ACM include ample paid time off, great retirement and insurance options, on-site facilities, and opportunities to connect with the community, co-workers, and students.

Allegany College of Maryland's main campus is nestled on beautiful, scenic acres in the mountains of Allegany County - Cumberland, Maryland. A downtown center extends our reach into the heart of the community's business and tourism sector. Our small, attentive college atmosphere engages students of all ages and backgrounds in rich, challenging learning opportunities at all of our campuses.

See more about Cumberland, MD here

https://www.ci.cumberland.md.us/724/Features-of-Cumberland-Maryland

Please apply if this sounds like the place for you!

Responsibilities

• risk management and the prevention of athletic injuries; recognition, evaluation, and assessment of athletic injuries; immediate care and first aid of injuries; treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning of athletic injuries; health care administration; and professional development and responsibility. This position is responsible for team coverage and the daily operation of the athletic training facilities. Evening, night and weekend work required. This position will adhere to the Colleges, state and federal regulations of confidential information.
• Responsible for athletic care pertaining to Allegany camps, clinics and tournaments.
• Maintain CPR and First Aid certifications; determine when to activate EMS as part of Allegany's emergency action plan.
• Interprets the role of the certified athletic trainer and promotes athletic training as a professional discipline.
• Monitors environmental conditions to ensure safety.
• Event management and prevention considerations for athletes, visiting teams, and relevant events.
• Plans and implements programs for prevention, recognition, evaluation, and care of athletic injuries; identifies injury and illness risk factors.
• Coordinates accident insurance for athletes and processes insurance claim forms and records.
• Works with coaches on injury reporting, examinations, and safety equipment recommendations.
• Participates in Athletics and Physical Education department assessment and data collection.
• Work approximately 10 hours per week in Fitness Center as needed.
• Completes yearly inventory of athletic training supplies and equipment and reports to supervisor.
• Advises athletes, parents, and coaches on health matters within the scope of professional certifications.
• Occasional travel with teams; travel expectations evaluated at the start of each season.
• Oversees athletic training needs of all Allegany College of Maryland sports camps and clinics.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Education, Experience, and Specialized Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Athletic Training, Sports Medicine, or related field.
• Certification from the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification (NATA-BOC) required.
• Recent graduates may be required to have a Master's degree as program/certification requirements have changed.