Athletic Trainer

As part of UMass Boston's Holistic Performance Team, an integrated program designed to enhance both individual student-athlete and team performance through a holistic approach combining sports medicine, athletic training, strength and conditioning, sport science, sports dietetics, and mental health/well-being, the Athletic Trainer will play a key role in supporting student-athlete health, performance, and recovery. Responsibilities include the prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries, ensuring a cohesive, collaborative, and effective approach to student-athlete wellness. This position serves UMass Boston's 20 NCAA Division III varsity athletic programs, which compete in the Little East Conference.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Athletics for Sports Medicine & Operations, the Athletic Trainer will manage the care of potentially catastrophic, acute, and chronic injuries, including return-to-play decisions, in accordance with the recognized scope of practice for athletic training. This role requires strong collaboration with the Associate Athletic Director for Sport Performance, the Assistant Director of Athletics for Sports Medicine & Operations, coaching staff, athletic administrators, strength and conditioning personnel, and, when necessary, the team physician. Regular attendance at assigned team practices as well as home and away competitions is required. The Athletic Trainer is expected to work effectively with student-athletes, coaches, and department staff, while upholding the professional standards and ethical guidelines established by the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA).

Examples of Duties:

• Uphold and promote the mission, vision, and core values of UMass Boston Athletics and Recreation in all programs, services, and interactions.
• Assist the Assistant Director of Athletics for Sports Medicine & Operations in the application of principles, methods and procedures of evaluation and treatment of athletic injuries, pre-conditioning and reconditioning of athlete through the use of appropriate preventative and support devices, temporary splinting and bracing, therapeutic modalities through the administration of thermal, mechanical, electromagnetic, light energies, and evidence based treatment techniques under the direction of a physician.
• Counsel and instruct coaches, athletes, parents, medical personnel and communities in the area of care and prevention of athletic injuries.
• Coordinate and provide medical coverage for home and away contests as well as events as assigned by Assistant Director of Athletics for Sports Performance & Operations.
• Coordinate and schedule medical referrals with on- and off-campus healthcare providers to support student-athlete health and determine their eligibility for safe participation in practices and competitions.
• Evaluate and recommend new techniques, equipment, and technologies to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the sports medicine program.
• Maintain a positive and collaborative working relationship with administration, coaching staff, and institutional personnel to support the overall success of the athletics program.
• Uphold strict confidentiality regarding student-athletes’ health information and prioritize their well-being in all interactions and decisions.
• Ensure the physical maintenance of the sports medicine area and administrative duties.
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date inventory of all sports medicine materials, equipment, and supplies to ensure proper tracking and availability.
• Responsible for maintaining current electronic medical records, treatment plans and educational programs.
• Coordinate athletic injury insurance claims.
• Develop and provide education for various groups within the university community including student-athletes, coaches, departmental staff, undergraduate and graduate students, university faculty and staff, and the surrounding community.
• Assist the Assistant Director of Athletics for Sports Medicine & Operations in providing supervision, mentoring, direction, and education of student athletic trainers in a clinical setting.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining standards for NATA approved internship per accredited undergraduate student athletic trainer program.
• Assist the Assistant Director of Athletics for Sports Medicine & Operations with CPR requirements pertaining to Athletic Department Staff.
• Assist with the development and implementation of the Holistic Performance Program, including return-to-play protocols, data collection, collaboration with on- and off-campus partners, student-athlete health education, and supporting the program's overall goals.
• Monitor athlete performance, readiness, and return-to-play protocols.
• Attend meetings as needed: Holistic Performance team meetings, department meetings, continuing education meetings, and any other as directed by the Assistant Director of Athletics for Sports Medicine & Operations.
• Demonstrate adaptability and responsiveness in a fast-paced, evolving performance environment to meet the dynamic needs of student-athletes and the athletics program.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Assistant Director of Athletics for Sports Medicine & Operations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree, Master’s Degree preferred, in Athletic Training or related fields.
• One to three years of experience as a certified athletic trainer is required.
• Possession of or eligible for the Massachusetts licensure as an Athletic Trainer through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board of Allied Health Professions required.
• NATA certification and maintenance of certification by NATA is required.
• CPR, AED, & First Aid Certification (Instructor Certification Preferred).
• Prior experience within a college or university setting is preferred.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Experience collaborating with strength and conditioning coaches for exercise prescription and rehabilitation needs is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to execute some diverse projects simultaneously.
• Ability to take the initiative and make progress amidst competing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• There is a strong commitment to customer service.

Application Instructions:

Please apply online with your resume, cover letter and list of three professional references. Review of candidates will begin following the application closing date.