Position Title:

Athletic Trainer

Campus:

Presque Isle

Department:

Athletics - IATH

Location:

Presque Isle ME

Bargaining Unit:

UMPSA

Salary Band/Wage Band:

01

Work Schedule:

Varies, including nights, weekends and some holidays

Length:

Fiscal Year (Less than 12 months)

Statement of the Job:

REPOSTED AS OF 10/31/2023 TO ALLOW FOR VISA SPONSORSHIP

AND

WE COVER MAINE ATHLETIC TRAINING STATE LICENSING FEES & MANDATORY CEU EDUCATION EXPENSES

University of Maine at Presque Isle (UMPI) is seeking to hire an Athletic Trainer. The Athletic Trainer encompasses the clinical tasks routinely performed by athletic trainers which are organized according to the five domain areas established by the Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers and the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (I – Injury/illness prevention and wellness protection; II – Clinical evaluation and diagnosis; III – Immediate and emergency care; IV – Treatment and rehabilitation; V – Organizational and professional health and wellbeing).

The selected candidate will provide athletic training coverage for the UMPI athletic teams during clinic hours, practices, and games.

This is a 10-month on-going position that typically works August 1-May 31 of each year.

Salary is dependent upon the successful applicant's qualifications and experience. In addition there is a 10% employer contribution to the UMS retirement plan. Additional benefits include medical, dental, vision, and tuition waiver programs for employees and dependents. The UMS is a recipient of the Wellness Councils of America’s Well Workplace Award and offers wellness programs.

Complete job description can be reviewed here (https://umpi.hiretouch.com/uploads/523/file/Athletic_Trainer_Job_Description.pdf) .

About the University:

For more than a century, the University of Maine at Presque Isle has been helping students find their path to great professional careers providing its 1,300 traditional and non-traditional students from all areas of the state, country, and world with life-changing opportunities in a caring, small-university environment.

Further information about the University of Maine at Presque Isle can be found at https://www.umpi.edu/

The university sits on 150 acres surrounded by the rolling hills and potato fields of northern Maine and the university strives to be the region’s premier learning institution while helping to stimulate cultural and economic development in Aroostook County and the State of Maine. The university serves as an educational and cultural center for the area and its facilities are utilized for lectures, programs, concerts, dance performances, exhibits, and plays that benefit the entire region.

Learn more about what Aroostook County has to offer here (https://visitaroostook.com/) .

Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications:

• Excellent written and oral communication abilities.

• Organizational skills.

• Ability to work independent and act quickly in potential stressful situations.

• Ability to work with diverse populations.

  Qualifications:

  Required:

• BOC-certified

• Maine Licensure as an Athletic Trainer

• BLS for health care providers (CPR & AED) certification.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in athletic training.

• Experience in athletic training.

  Preferred:

• Master’s Degree

• Athletic training experience in collegiate athletics or 3+ years of athletic training experience.

  Other Information:

  Materials must be submitted via "Apply For Position" below. You will need to create a profile and application; upload:

  1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position with specific reference to the qualifications outlined above

  2.) a resume/curriculum vitae

  3.) contact information for three professional references

  You will also need to submit the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status forms. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the university.

  Review of applications will begin immediately. Position will remain posted until filled.

  Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.

  In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

  Required Documents:

  Cover Letter, Other, Resume/CV