Job Description Summary
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.
Physical Demands:
A moderate physical effort and levels of dexterity, including but not limited to:
•The ability to stand for long periods of time in all weather conditions.
•The ability to move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
•The ability to assist injured individuals on/off the playing field/court/surfaces.
•The ability to climb, stand, stoop, run, and type.
•The ability to work with individuals on various pieces of medical, physical therapy, and/or strength and conditioning equipment; and
•The ability to work early mornings, late nights, weekends, extended periods of time without days off, travel, and be on-call as a regular part of the daily job.
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.
Additional Job Details
Preferences:
-• 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.
Required Application Materials: Required Application Materials: Submit resume, cover letter, list of 3 professional references for employment verification.
Best Consideration Date: September 8, 2026
Posting Close Date: NA
Open Until Filled: Yes
Job Risks
Occupational Related Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure, Respiratory Protection
Financial Disclosure Required
No
Department
VPSA-UHC-University Health Center
Worker Sub-Type
Staff Regular
Salary Range
$61,997-$75,000
For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this link.
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.
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.
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