Position

Staff Assistant, Assistant Athletic Trainer
Posting
May 2025
Start Date
July 2025
Division
Athletic Department
Union Affiliation
APA
Position Number
FY25-42
Application Deadline
First application review on June 6, 2025; open until filled
Supervision Received
Reports to Director of Athletics and Head Athletic Trainer
Supervision Exercised
Subordinate professional, classified, and student personnel

General Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

  • Prevent, evaluate, treat, manage, and rehabilitate injuries related to Academy varsity Athletics
  • Perform administrative athletic training duties, including, but not limited to, documentation and recordkeeping.
  • Coordinate with medical doctors, MMA Health Services, and other allied health
  • professionals to provide comprehensive care to student-athletes.
  • Assist with planning and scheduling medical coverage for home and away athletic events.
  • Support the development and supervision of weight training programs for varsity teams.
  • Supervise, educate, and help recruit graduate assistants and/or student athletic trainers.
  • Provide First Aid/CPR/AED instruction to staff and students as needed.
  • Assist with scheduling practice fields for athletic programs and external groups.
  • Serve as a Clery Campus Security Authority (GSA).
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization.
  • Professional experience in a collegiate or university athletic program.
  • Certification by the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification (NATABOC).
  • Licensure as an Athletic Trainer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
  • Certified in First Aid/CPR/AED
  • Knowledge of and compliance with NCAA rules and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Certification in strength and conditioning (e.g., CSCS or equivalent).
  • Master's degree in athletic training, kinesiology, or a related field.
  • Experience with SportsWare or similar athletic training documentation software.

Salary

$62,000- $67,000

How to Apply

To Apply: Please submit the following documents: cover letter, resume, MMA application, Affirmative Action form, and contact information of five (5) professional references. These forms are located on the employment opportunities under Human Resources on the MMA website: www.maritime.edu. Application materials may be saved, attached, and sent electronically to hr@maritime.edu. Alternatively, submit application materials by USPS to: Human Resources Department, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, 101 Academy Drive, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532. Finalist must complete pre-employment background checks and drug screening.

Massachusetts Maritime Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.