Certified Athletic Trainer

The University of Maine at Fort Kent is seeking to hire a Certified Athletic Trainer. This is a 10 month position from August 1- May 31. The Certified Athletic Trainer is responsible for providing quality health services to student athletes, serving as a liaison between the athlete and the physician, and performing other University duties as assigned by the Athletic Director. This position works closely with the Athletic Director in regard to the Athletic Department policies and procedures as they relate to the student athletes health care. Works directly with student athletes and all coaches in the administration of their programs regarding health care for the student athletes (ex. medical clearances reports, physical exams, physician referrals, insurance, and consent forms, safety equipment). The Athletic trainer is expected to travel with the University Teams.

Based on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant, the salary for this position is $42,436.00 plus a 10% employer contribution to the UMS retirement plan. Additional benefits include medical, dental, vision, and tuition waiver programs for employees and dependents. The UMS is a recipient of the Wellness Councils of Americas Well Workplace Award and offers wellness programs.

Essential Duties/ Responsibilities (Note: The University reserves the right to change or assign additional duties as necessary.):
- Direct the total intercollegiate sports program as it relates to first aid, care, injury prevention, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries to the Universitys student athletes
- Provide initial injury evaluation, recommendations and appropriate treatment,
- Develop a program of rehabilitation exercises and provide follow-up care as needed
- Direct and coordinate student athlete physician referrals
- Provide certified athletic trainer coverage for all home athletic contests, practices, and summer camps
- Supervise the training room with hours conducive to athletic team practice, rehabilitation and competition schedules
- Direct and coordinate the recruitment, training, and supervision of student athletic training interns.
- Disseminate and collect all needed pre-participation medical paperwork
- Arrange and coordinate all pre-participation physical exams for student athletes
- Conduct a pre-season orthopedic screening on an as-needed basis
- Complete season statistics involving injuries and facility use
- Supervise the training room and direct and supervise the use of medical-related equipment including whirlpools, hydroculators, electrical stimulation, first aid equipment, and other related diagnostic and rehabilitation equipment
- Maintain and complete medical-related documentation such as medical histories, injury and treatment reports, physician referral reports, physician exam results, and all other related information
- Prepare athletic training budget and monitor athletic medical supplies
- Educate student athletes in best practices for fitness and prevention of injuries
- Perform AT duties during team travel when applicable
- Travel with University Teams as needed/ required
- Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Athletics Director

Budget Responsibilities: Develop supplies order and operate within the departmental budget.

Campus/ University Service: Service on a variety of campus, professional and system committees and groups as appropriate.

Reporting Relationship: Reports directly to the Athletic Director.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises Work-study students.

Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree
- 1 to 3 years relevant experience
- Certified Athletic Training License

Preferred:
- Masters degree

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Fully qualified and certified athletic trainer with demonstrated ability to assess and manage difficult or complex situations, often in a highly charged atmosphere. Exceptional communication, interpersonal, problem-solving and decision making skills. Must be able to handle multiple tasks and facilitate strong teamwork. Requires excellent judgment, initiative and customer service.

Position Type: UMPSA Represented salaried full-time regular fiscal year (12 month) position.

Work Schedule: Work schedule will be dependent on needs of the department and teams. May include days, nights, weekends and holidays.

Schedule for Evaluation: Six month required probationary period and then annually based on date of hire.