Certified Athletic Trainer

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ABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS

Before you begin, please read the job posting below carefully including the Application Requirements specific to this position. Be sure your application reflects experience and education required to meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications listed. Our application guide includes detailed instructions to assist you. Once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to add documentation or make any changes.

Please note that application submission will be available only through 11:59 PM on the date prior to the indicated end date. If no end date is indicated, the posting will remain open indefinitely.

Job Posting End Date:

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DESCRIPTION

This position is posted to fill up to 13 vacancies pending budget approval for fiscal year 2027.

Under the direction of the Director, Athletics and Activities, the Athletics and Activities Managers (AAM), and the assigned school principal, the Certified Athletic Trainer (AT) will lead and administer the athletic training program in their assigned high school, supporting student athletes across all sports. This includes the prevention, care, rehabilitation, education, and emergency management of injuries. The role will provide competitive and non-competitive season event coverage (e.g., games and practices). The AT and the AAM will coordinate event coverage with the AT and AAM of the opposing school during the competition season to ensure adequate coverage for both teams practicing and competing. The AT will oversee the athletic training facilities and equipment to ensure safe and sanitary conditions in compliance with county, state, and national guidelines. The AT will serve as a liaison between and establish effective communication and working relationships with coaches, school staff, student athletes, parents/guardians, physicians, and other community stakeholders. A secondary purpose includes coverage of other team events or practices within the athletic training staff structure and performing administrative duties to be assigned by the Director of Athletics and Activities and/or the AAM.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in athletic training from a Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) accredited program.

Certification/Licensure:

Candidates must upload proof of all required certificates/licenses below.

• National Athletic Trainer's Association (NATA) Board of Certification.

• AED and CPR certification.  

• Hold a current Maryland Board of Physicians Athletic Trainer’s License and Evaluation and Treatment Protocol with a Supervising Physician or obtain this license within 60 days of hire OR hold a current out-of-state Board of Physicians Athletic Trainer’s License and Evaluation and Treatment Protocol or be pending with a Supervising Physician.

Experience:

• One year of experience in athletic training in high school, collegiate, or professional sports.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate for this role will also possess a combination of the additional qualifications below. If you don’t meet every one of the preferred qualifications, we still encourage you to apply, as we welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

• Master’s degree in athletic training from a Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) accredited program or three years of experience in