Position Title:

Athletic Trainer

Campus:

Gorham

City, State:

Gorham ME

Department:

Athletics - PATHL

Bargaining Unit:

UMPSA

Salary Band/Wage Band:

4

Work Schedule:

Varies

Statement of Job:

The University of Southern Maine’s Department of Athletics is seeking applicants for the position of Athletic Trainer. This is an exciting opportunity to expand and develop a career in Athletic Training at a NCAA Division III university. We welcome the opportunity to talk with you about joining a team that strives to serve our students every day! The expected start date for this position is early August 2024.

About USM Athletics:

Athletics is an important and exciting part of student life at the University of Southern Maine. USM sponsors 23 NCAA Division III intercollegiate teams and over 500 student-athletes who routinely compete at the regional and national level. As an NCAA Division III member institution, Huskies’ Athletics places the highest priority on the overall quality of the educational experience and on the successful completion of all students’ academic programs. Click here to learn more about USM Athletics (https://usm.maine.edu/athletics) .

About the Position:

The selected candidate will serve as a member of the athletic healthcare team for intercollegiate student-athletes. The Athletic Trainer will be supervised by the Head Athletic Trainer/Athletic Healthcare Administrator and will work under the direction of the Head Team Physician. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, prevention, clinical evaluation and diagnosis, immediate and emergency care, treatment, rehabilitation & reconditioning, organization & administration and professional responsibility. He/she/they will work as part of a team of 4 athletic Trainers, 2 team physicians, 2 physical therapists, a dentist and a mental performance coach as well as other community members. Team assignments are negotiable. For a more detailed list of job responsibilities, please see the job description (http://usm.hiretouch.com/uploads/457/file/job_descriptions/Athletic_Trainer_00010102_and_00025319.pdf) .

Schedule and Salary:

This is a full-time position with a work schedule that varies depending on the competition and practice schedule and season. This is an ongoing position that works 10 months out of the year (early-August through early-June) with an annual salary of $46,000 and is located on our Gorham Campus. Some travel is required.

Benefits:

USM covers the cost of state licensure renewal (yearly), annual membership to the National Athletic Trainer Association (NATA), BOC maintenance and renewal fees (yearly), Emergency Cardiac Care certification and provides up to $500 per year for continuing education funding to assist staff Athletic Trainers in meeting CEU requirements for certification & licensure.

USM provides a highly competitive benefits package that includes:

• 13 paid holidays

• Generous vacation and sick time

• Exceptional and low-cost health, dental and vision insurance

• Employer-paid basic life insurance

• Low-cost short-term disability insurance and employer-paid long-term disability insurance

• A tuition waiver program for employees (and discount program for spouse/eligible dependents)

• A 403(b)-retirement plan with a 10% employer contribution; and more.

To learn more, visit our Benefits website (https://usm.maine.edu/campus-human-resource-services/benefits-and-wellness/) and review the Benefits Information Summary (https://usm.hiretouch.com/uploads/457/file/UMPSA_ACSUM_Police_UMS_Benefit_One-Pagers_2022-03-29_Part3.pdf) .

The University of Southern Maine is committed to developing a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. It embraces an inclusive campus community that values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development, and institutional success. The Office of Equity, Inclusion and Community Impact (https://usm.maine.edu/equity-inclusion-community-impact/) supports the University of Southern Maine’s DEIA and Community Impact focused departments, committees, groups, projects, training, and events. USM encourages women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds to apply.

We live our USM Service Promise: Student Focused Every Day. We are looking for a team member who understands that promise and supports our values: Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity and Responsiveness.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training from CAATE accredited program (obtained by start date).

Licenses/Certifications:

• BOC (Board of Certification) Certification.

• State of Maine Athletic Training license (must obtain by appointment date).

• Current Professional Rescuer (or equivalent) CPR/AED Certification.

• Eligible for American Red Cross First Aid, CPR and AED Instructor Certification (must be obtained within six months of appointment).

  Other Information:

To apply materials must be submitted via "APPLY FOR POSITION" at the bottom of the job posting or at USM Jobs (https://usm.maine.edu/jobs) .

You will need to create an applicant profile and complete an application including uploading a cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae. Finalist candidates will be asked to provide a list of the names and contact information for references.

We will examine candidate packages on an ongoing basis as they are submitted, and the position will remain open until filled.

We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

Work Year Calendar:

Fiscal Year (Less than 12 months)

Required Documents:

Cover Letter, CV/Resume