Details

Posted: 10-Dec-25

Location: Towson, Maryland

Type: Full-time

Salary: $65,000 - $70,000

Categories:

Sports Medicine Sports Medicine - Athletic Training

Sector:

Collegiate Sports

Required Education:

Masters

Associate Athletic Trainer - (250000TF)

Job Summary 
Towson University (TU) has earned distinction as both a top-100 public university and one of the nation's great colleges to work for. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland. Towson University fosters a climate that is grounded in respect to cultivate the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.

The Associate Athletic Trainer will coordinate and provide health care and comprehensive athletic training services to student-athletes; maintain records and supplies; and ensure fiscal responsibility as it relates to student-athlete care. This position will also coordinate care with sports medicine physicians in the integration of evidence-based rehabilitation strategies in order to ensure the student-athletes are able to effectively and safely return to full fitness/participation; and work collaboratively within a sports performance model with other professionals, including: Sr. Associate AD for Sports Medicine and Performance, Director of Athletic Training, Associate Directors of Athletic Training, Athletic Trainers, Sports Dietitian, Strength and Conditioning Coaches, Chiropractors, Massage Therapists, and Clinical psychologist, to ensure a positive student-athlete experience and treatment outcomes, and to mitigate the risk of sustaining injury.

The Associate Athletic Trainer will conduct and supervise injury and illness prevention, injury management, immediate care, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries, as well as provide ongoing patient supervision to ensure compliance with treatment plans, expectations, and standing operating procedures under the medical supervision of the team physician as required by Maryland State Practice Act. This position will report to the Director of Athletic Training in the Towson Center/Field House and must be able to work in a creative and collaborative team environment where change is embraced and innovation is encouraged. The incumbent will manage administrative duties as assigned by the Sr. Associate Athletics Director for Sports Medicine and Performance and/or the Director of Athletic Training. This individual will supervise other members of the athletic training staff as designated by the Sr. Associate Director for Sports Medicine and Performance and/or Director of Athletic Training. This individual may also serve as a preceptor to mentoring athletic training students in the Athletic Training Education Program. This position will take on various other duties at the discretion of the Director of Athletic Training and Sr. Associate Athletics Director for Sports Medicine and Performance.

Responsibilities and Duties

In consultation with the Director of Athletic Training and Team Physicians, the Associate Athletic Trainer will facilitate all health care for student-athletes associated with women’s soccer, which includes formulating effective therapeutic treatment plans, implementing treatments, monitoring progress, and returning student-athletes to play. This incumbent must possess technical and practical expertise in the appropriate application and supervision of a wide range of rehabilitative exercises/therapy and diagnostic equipment.

Additional responsibilities include the following:

Applying evaluative skills and techniques for orthopedic and medical problems associated with intercollegiate athletics, as well as participating in the medical clearance and evaluation of incoming and returning student-athletes Recording, analyzing, and maintaining medical records for daily treatments/rehabilitation, practice and game limitations, medical services, and referrals; producing end-of-year reports for injury trends; and producing value-based reporting on services to teams Positively communicating and interacting on a daily basis with the athletic department’s multidisciplinary performance team, including medical professionals, coaches, strength and conditioning coaches, dietitian, and administrative staff; coordinating plans of care and diagnostic tests set forth by team physicians Facilitating and securing test results and preparing information for physician clinics; gathering information needed for insurance claims and following up as needed Delegating administrative tasks and facility management responsibilities including, but not limited to managing emergency medical policies, procedures and equipment, as well as assisting with inventory management team Overseeing insurance and working with providers and secondary insurance company to ensure claims are being managed Complying with policies, rules and regulations governing the NCAA, CAA conference, the state of Maryland, Towson University, the athletic department, and the sports medicine program; maintaining continuing education to support and advance knowledge base Managing and supervising no more than two members of the athletic training staff. This includes, but is not limited to coordinating regular meetings, completing annual evaluations, and delegating appropriate tasks Serving as a preceptor in the MSAT program and providing supervision of athletic training students during their clinical experience, if assigned Completing other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletic Training and Sr. Associate Athletics Director for Sports Medicine and Performance 

The work hours for this position will be based around sports schedules and include nights, weekends, and holidays. Travel is required.

Qualifications and Skills

Required Qualifications:

Master’s degree in athletic training or a related field Three years of experience as a certified athletic trainer BOC certification (please include on application) State of Maryland Athletic Trainers License eligible Ability to evaluate medical condition of student-athletes prior to and during their participation in intercollegiate athletics Under the direction of the Director of Athletic Training, ability to implement treatments and rehabilitation services Ability to work and understand human performance in relation to workload management Ability to effectively manage and supervise other staff members Ability to collaborate in data management for performance monitoring and collaborative decision making

Preferred Qualifications:

FMS, SFMA, PES, CES, or CSCS credentials or equivalent At least five years of working experience in a NCAA D1 environment At least one year of supervisory experience Clinical experience in athletic training working with college or Professional Soccer Evidence of strong clinical skills in a team environment

Salary and Benefits 
Targeted hiring range is $65,000 - $70,000 and full University benefits that include 22 days of annual leave, up to 17 holidays, personal and sick days; excellent health, life, and retirement plans; and tuition remission. To learn more about our benefits, click here. TU also offers a variety of great perks and discounts, which can be found here.

For consideration, please submit a resume with your online application. This position will be open for a minimum of 14 days.

Towson University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Link to Apply: https://towson.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=250000TF

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