Head Athletic Trainer/Ortho Tech

Maine Mariners; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 61,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work policy

Student loan assistance

Well-being resources

Job summary

MaineHealth is seeking an Athletic Trainer to provide athletic training and clinical support in sports medicine and orthopedics, serving collegiate and high school youth programs and coordinating with the Physical Therapy department.

Under supervision, you will manage injury prevention, acute care, and rehabilitation for ice hockey players, work with team physicians and coaches, and maintain medical records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training required (CAATE accredited).
• License/Certifications: current athletic trainer license or compliant with state act; BLS required or obtained within 30 days.
• BOC certification; NBCOT certification eligible or in process; casting certification required or within six months.
• One year of experience as Athletic Trainer preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage injury prevention, acute emergency care, and rehabilitation for ice hockey players.
• Collaborate with team physicians, strength coaches, and coaching staff.
• Update on player availability and coordinate referrals; maintain medical records.

Skills

Clear communication

Multi-tasking

Travel to Canada

Evenings/weekends/holidays

Education

Bachelor's in Athletic Training

CAATE accredited program

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Our Team

The Maine Mariners are a proud member of the ECHL, the premier AA professional hockey league in North America and a key development pipeline to the National Hockey League. As the ECHL affiliate of the Boston Bruins, the organization benefits from a strong and collaborative relationship with one of hockey’s most historic and successful franchises. The organization is committed to delivering a first-class sports and entertainment experience while serving as a central pillar of the Portland community.

The Mariners have built strong momentum in recent seasons, establishing a winning culture throughout the organization and advancing to the second round of the Kelly Cup Playoffs, while also driving significant growth in attendance, ticket sales, corporate partnerships, and overall revenue. This combination of on-ice success and business performance positions the club for continued growth and long-term success.

This position will be within the MaineHealth ecosystem. Please see below for MaineHealth's summary.

Position Summary

Under general supervision by clinical leadership, the Athletic Trainer role provides athletic training and clinical support services in sports medicine and orthopedic practice and functions as a liaison between providers and local athletes at collegiate and high school youth programs, working closely with the Physical Therapy department. If the Athletic Trainer has obtained the Orthopedic Technologist Certification (OTC), they will also provide surgical assisting duties as directed by the orthopedic surgeon.

What You Will Do

• Manage injury prevention, acute emergency care, and rehabilitation for ice hockey players
• Work closely with team physicians, strength coaches, and coaching staff in fast-paced environments
• Update coaches and management daily on player availability, coordinate specialist or physician referrals, and maintain strict medical records

Skills You Will Need

• Clear and concise communication
• Ability to multi-task
• A passport for travel to and from Canada
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the hockey calendar

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training required (graduation from CAATE accredited program). Master's degree preferred.
• License/Certifications: Current applicable state(s) temporary/permanent license as an Athletic Trainer required or in compliance with the state practice act. Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date. BOC certification. NBCOT certification (eligible or application in process). Casting certification required or needs to obtain within six months of start date.
• One year of experience as a Certified Athletic Trainer preferred.

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care,

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources - so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Any offer of employment will depend on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job-related factors. The base range is an estimate and does not reflect the full value of our total compensation package.

The pay range for this position is $61,256.00 to $82,867.20 per year.

Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives.