Assistant Athletic Trainer

Job TitleAssistant Athletic Trainer Agency Texas A&M University - San Antonio Department Athletics Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationSan Antonio, Texas Job TypeStaff

Job Description

The Assistant Athletic Trainer will assist the Head Athletic Trainer in the prevention, ongoing assessment, acute care, treatment and management of athletic injuries and conditions of student athletes to restore needed levels of function for participation in athletic competition, activities of daily living, and vocational activities using knowledge and modern principles of athletic training.

Responsibilities

Assists with the prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of injured student-athletes. Assists in the coordination of physician appointments, referred care and rehabilitation for all student-athletes. Assists with coordination of written and verbal follow-ups to Head Coaches regarding student-athlete medical care. Serves as Liaison between the team physicians and Head Coaches. Assists with the practice/game preparation and coverage for the athletic teams. Travels with assigned teams as needed. Assists with the coordination and scheduling of game and practice coverage (home and away). Assists with maintaining and reviewing policies and procedures. Assist the department with organizing and distributing supplies. Assists with the medical treatment, rehabilitation, physician, and prescription records for all student-athletes. Assists with other assigned administrative duties. Additional Responsibilities: As assigned. Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in athletic training, sports administration, or related field. Preferred Education and Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of progressive experience in sports medicine. At least a Licensed Athletic Trainer (LAT) in Texas or Board of Certification (BOC). One (1) year working within an intercollegiate athletic department.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

First aid, CPR, AED certified. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a multicultural community. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications. Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports. Knowledge of drug testing procedures and programs. Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities. Ability to use independent judgment and to gather, manage and impart information to individual student-athletes, coaches, sport teams, and administrative personnel within the university community. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Ability to work effectively with a multicultural populations. Knowledge of medical and first aid skills including joint taping and physical therapy skills. Compliance with all NAIA. RRAC, NATA, system and university rules and regulations are required in this position. Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Applicant Instructions: Please make sure to provide the following documents: Cover Letter Resume / CV Professional References For detailed instructions on how to apply for any position on our website, please use the following link: http://www.tamusa.edu/humanresources/job-opportunities/index.html Summary of Employee Benefits: www.tamusa.edu/human-resources/documents/Summary-of-Employees-Benefits1.pdf Texas A&M University-San Antonio values community engagement and encourages applicants who are committed to advancing the well-being and prosperity of our communities. Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting the application. Once the application is submitted, no changes or revisions can be made. If you have issues with adding documents to your application, please contact HR at 210-784-2058. In compliance with ADA, if accommodations are needed for the application process, please contact HR at (210) 784-2058. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS. The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee. Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees. External Applicants - Applicants not currently employed by a Texas A&M System member may Search Postings and apply for positions within one or more A&M System members by selecting the job posting. Internal Applicants - This site lists job postings throughout The Texas A&M University System. It is intended for applicants not currently employed by a member of the system. Current employees should apply for jobs on the Internal Career site. The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.