Athletic Trainer

Under the supervision of the Head Athletic Trainer, the Assistant Athletic Trainer will assist in prevention, recognition, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of student-athlete injuries. They will participate in program organization, and will assist in the supervision and education of intern athletic trainers and work-study students. Your dedication to the welfare of our athletes and your commitment to excellence will be essential in helping our sport teams thrive. This is a full-time 10-month position.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.
• Collaborate with coaches, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure the well-being of student-athletes.
• Maintain accurate medical records and injury documentation.
• Provide immediate care during practices and games, including taping, bracing, and emergency response.
• Educate athletes on injury prevention and proper rehabilitation techniques.
• Assist in the organization and execution of pre-season physicals and screenings.
• Adhere to all relevant policies, procedures, and regulations.

Pay, Benefits and Perks

• The targeted hiring range for the role based on the position requirements is $59,500
• $1,500 sign on bonus (½ paid at first check and ½ paid after 90 days of eligibility requirements are met).
• Health Plans (Effective on date of hire)
• Vision and Dental Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Generous Retirement Plan – 10.12% annual compensation contribution (Eligible after 1 year of service and age 26 )
• Accrued vacation and personal time
• Paid Holidays:https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/our-workplace/college-holidays-and-special-days-off.html
• Access to many of the College’s facilities including the gym and pool (Including household)
• Free wellness classes
• Support in continuing education and recertification
• And more: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/benefits-perks/index.html

Education/Experience/Skills Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited athletic training or internship program
• 3-5 years of experience as an Athletic Trainer
• Knowledge of NCAA regulations and certification by the National Athletic Trainer’s Association
• NATABOC certification
• CPR/FPR/AED/SFA certification (Instructor preferred)
• Maine State ATC license.

Preferred:

• Master’s in a related field of Sports Medicine.
• Prior experience in a collegiate setting.

Standard Work Days and Hours

• This is a full-time position working 40 hours/week, 10 months/year (0.75 FTE) working August through May. Time off in June and July.
• 10:00 am to 7:00 pm with some variation to be determined by sport covered, and evenings and weekends as needed to cover home/away practices and games.
• Travel with student teams and extended hours required on occasion.

EEO Information

Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.