The University of Southern Maine’s Athletic Department is seeking applicants for their full-time, 10-month, Associate Head Athletic Trainer position. The University seeks candidates with leadership and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse group of student athletes. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Athletic Trainer who seeks to expand and develop their career. We welcome the opportunity to talk with you about joining a team that strives to serve our students first every day!

Athletics is an important and exciting part of student life at USM. Sponsoring 22 NCAA Division III intercollegiate teams and nearly 500 student-athletes, Husky student-athletes 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. Learn more about USM Athletics here.

The Associate Head Athletic Trainer will:

• Provide comprehensive care for intercollegiate student athletes including preventive and emergency care, initial evaluation and management, rehabilitation and return to sport.
• Complete appropriate referrals and educational counseling relating to the student-athlete's overall wellness.
• Collaborate with the sports medicine team, department and university staff and healthcare professionals within the community.
• Maintain appropriate injury and illness records and other medical documentation.
• Travel with intercollegiate teams when appropriate.
• Complete administrative responsibilities which will be assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer/Athletic Healthcare Administrator.
• Assist in supervision of other staff Athletic Trainers and student employees.
• Provide clinical instruction, supervision, and proficiency evaluation of athletic training majors pursuing a Master of Science degree in Athletic Training.

This is a full-time 10-month (mid-August – June) position with an annual salary up to $48,000 commensurate with experience. This position is located on our Gorham Campus.

For a full job description to learn more about the essential duties and responsibilities click here.

The University of Southern Maine embraces an inclusive campus community that values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development, and institutional success. Our Office of Equity, Inclusion and 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.

The University of Maine System provides a highly competitive benefits package that includes holidays, vacation, and sick time; health, dental and vision insurance; life insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; a tuition waiver program for employees and eligible dependents; a 403(b) retirement plan; and more. Click on our Benefits Information Summary to learn more.

• Degree in Athletic Training from a CAATE accredited institution.
• Minimum of five years professional experience in Athletic Training (may include post-professional graduate school experience)

Licenses/Certifications:

• BOC (Board of Certification) Certification
• State of Maine Athletic Training license (must obtain by appointment date)
• Maintain Preceptor role in Athletic Training Education
• Emergency Cardiac Care Certification
• American Red Cross First Aid, CPR and AED Instructor Certification or ability to obtain within the first year of employment.

You will create an applicant profile and complete an application. You will need to upload 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.

We will review applications beginning on May 24, 2023.

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

Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.

The University of Southern Maine is an EEO/AA employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran’s status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities.

For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Office of Equal Opportunity, Room 101, Boudreau Hall, Orono, ME 04469, (207) 581-1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System)