Centered on a departmental mission of “Be More” Hopkins Athletics and Recreation is in a period of fast-paced progress and building on its strong foundation. The department is committed to the core tenets of competitive success, student-athlete experience, and developing strong community connections within the greater Baltimore/Maryland region. This new chapter includes investments in state-of-the-art athletic and recreation facilities, innovative programming and partnerships, mental and physical well-being, and strengthening the connections between holistic student development and the professional world. Hopkins invites applicants to apply for the position of Athletic Trainer.

Hopkins Athletics is a multidivisional department with 22 programs competing at the NCAA DIII level and two programs (men’s and women’s lacrosse) competing at the NCAA Division I level (BIG 10 Conference). The department also hosts a variety of robust recreational activities such as club sports, intramurals, and fitness programming.

The Hopkins Athletics Department seeks an innovative and forward-thinking Athletic Trainer. The Athletic Trainer must operate within the framework of a best-in-class athletic department at Johns Hopkins University. Hopkins encourages inquiries from candidates who value professional and personal development and will actively contribute toward a culture of inclusiveness within the department and University setting.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• The Athletic Trainer will coordinate and provide healthcare and comprehensive athletic training services to varsity student-athletes in the Department of Athletics and Recreation including injury prevention, assessment, management, treatment, rehabilitation, and education of athletic injuries and conditions affecting student-athletes.
• Manages clinical and administrative responsibilities related to the health and safety of student-athletes with specific teams, including maintaining appropriate documentation and record keeping as well as daily communication with coaches, staff, team physicians, and administrators as needed.
• Work collaboratively with athletic training colleagues, athletic performance staff, dietician, mental health and performance staff, student outreach and support, and other professionals in a holistic sports performance model.
• Follow standard operating procedures under the medical supervision of a team physician.
• Maintains Certification and License as set forth by the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) and the State of Maryland to include maintaining continuing education.
• Complies with all policies, rules, and regulations as set forth by NCAA, conferences, athletics department, and Johns Hopkins University.
• Administrative responsibilities and other duties for the athletic training department as assigned by the Assistant Athletic Director, Sports Performance and Wellness (Head Athletic Trainer).

 

Key Relationships

• The Athletic Trainer is directly supervised by the Assistant Athletic Director, Sports Performance and Wellness (Head Athletic Trainer).
• This position has significant interactions with faculty and staff, students, alumni, and other outside constituencies.

 

Physical Effort/Environment

• General office, athletic facility, and campus environment, indoors and outdoors.
• Position involves sitting, although frequent movement is necessary. Walking, standing, bending, twisting, and occasional lifting to 50 pounds is required.
• Computer usage involving repetitive and/or wrist motion is required.
• The position will be a full-time, twelve-month appointment, with frequent evening and weekend work required throughout the year with those dates determined by a supervisor. Early morning/evening/weekend work is required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Athletic Training from an accredited athletic training program is required.

• Certified Athletic Trainer by the National Athletic Trainers’ Board of Certification (NATABOC).
• Maryland Licensed Athletic Trainer (or eligible to become licensed in the state of Maryland by date of employment).
• Familiarity with NCAA governing rules.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree.
• Two to five years in a college setting preferred.
• Current CPR/AED Instructor.

 

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