ASSISTANT ATHLETIC TRAINER

Hopkins Athletics is multidivisional department with 22 programs competing at the NCAA DIII level and two programs (men’s and women’s lacrosse) competing at the NCAA Division I level (BIG 10 Conference). The department also hosts a variety of robust recreational activities such as club sports, intramurals, and fitness programming.

The Hopkins Athletics department seeks an innovative and forward-thinking Assistant Athletic Trainer. The athletic trainer must operate within the framework of a best-in-class athletic department at Johns Hopkins University. Hopkins encourages inquiries from candidates who value professional and personal development and will actively contribute toward a culture of inclusiveness within both the department and University setting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Assistant Athletic Trainer will coordinate and provide healthcare and comprehensive athletic training services to varsity student-athletes in the Department of Athletics and Recreation including injury prevention, assessment, management, treatment, rehabilitation, and education of athletic injuries and conditions affecting student-athletes.

• Manages clinical and administrative responsibilities related to health and safety of student athletes with specific teams, including maintaining appropriate documentation and record keeping as well as daily communication with coaches, staff, team physicians, and administrators as needed.

• Work collaboratively with athletic training colleagues, athletic performance staff, dietician, mental health and performance staff, student outreach and support, and other professionals in a holistic sports performance model.

• Follow standard operating procedures under the medical supervision of a team physician.

• Maintains Certification and License as set forth by the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) and State of Maryland to include maintaining continuing education.

• Complies with all policies, rules, regulations as set forth by NCAA, conferences, athletics department and Johns Hopkins University

• Administrative responsibilities and other duties for the athletic training department as assigned by the Assistant Athletic Director, Sports Performance and Wellness (Head Athletic Trainer)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Athletic Training from an accredited athletic training program required

• Certified Athletic Trainer by the National Athletic Trainers’ Board of Certification (NATABOC)

• Maryland Licensed Athletic Trainer (or eligible to become licensed in the state of Maryland by date of employment)

• Current CPR/AED Certification (Instructor preferred)

• Familiarity with NCAA governing rules

PREFERRED LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

·    2-5 years in a college setting preferred

·    Experience in collision/contact sports (i.e. Men’s Lacrosse) is preferred

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

The Assistant Athletic Trainer is directly supervised by the Assistant Athletic Director, Sports Performance and Wellness (Head Athletic Trainer). This position has significant interactions with faculty and staff, students, alumni, and other outside constituencies.

PHYSICAL EFFORT/ENVIRONMENT:

General office, athletic facility, and campus environment, indoors and outdoors. Position involves sitting, although frequent movement is necessary. Walking, standing, bending, twisting, and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds is required. Computer usage involving repetitive and/wrist motion is required. The position will be a full-time, twelve-month appointment, with frequent evening and weekend work required throughout the year with those dates determined by a supervisor. Early morning/evening/weekend work is required.

A review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please send cover letter and resume to elong@jhu.edu.

Johns Hopkins does not discriminate in its educational programs or employment on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, or military or veteran’s status. JHU is an equal opportunity employer and operates in accordance with federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination. JHU complies with Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in an institution’s education programs and activities.  Questions regarding Title IX may be referred to JHU Title IX coordinator or to the federal Office of Civil Rights. 

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