Athletic Trainer

Job TitleAthletic Trainer Agency West Texas A&M University Department Athletic Administration Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationCanyon, Texas Job TypeStaff

Job Description

The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package, go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits NOTICE - All posted positions are subject to budget approval. General Summary: Responsibilities for the position include: supervise medical care for student-athletes; organize and direct pre-participation in physical exams; recruits, instructs and supervises graduate assistants and student-athlete trainers including coverage of home and away events; purchases, inventories and monitors all supplies and equipment for athletic training; coordinate the treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries; serve as a liaison between Intercollegiate Athletics and with attending physicians, Student Medical Services, the Counseling Center and opponent’s athletic training staff; maintain lines of communication with the student-athlete, coaches, the Director of Athletics and parents concerning the student-athlete’s participation and current status of an injury or medical problem; renders immediate treatment at contest and practice for athletic injuries; supervise athletic training coverage for all away championship events and for all home competitive events in all sports; supervise and coordinate the treatment of student-athletes with eating disorders and substance abuse problems through Counseling services; complies with all University, NCAA, and LSC rules and regulations; summer camp coverage is part of the job responsibilities; other duties assigned.

Responsibilities

Supervises medical care for student-athletes. Coordinates the treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Renders immediate treatment at contests and practices for athletic injuries. Purchases, inventories, and monitors all supplies and equipment for athletic training. Complies with all University, NCAA, and LSC rules and regulations. Recruits, instructs, and supervises graduate assistants and student trainers, including coverage of home and away events. Serves as the liaison between Intercollegiate Athletics with attending physicians, Student Medical Services, the Counseling Center, and the opponent’s athletic training staff. Organizes and directs pre-participation physical exams. Maintains lines of communication with the student-athletes, coaches, the Director of Athletics, and parents concerning the student-athlete’s participation and current status of an injury or medical problem. Supervises and coordinates the treatment of student-athletes with eating disorders and substance abuse problems through Counseling services. Supervises athletic coverage for all away championship events and for all home competitive events in all sports. Covers summer camps. Maintains 100% compliance with timely completion of required System, University and job-specific online training courses. This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties as assigned. Necessary Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. One (1) year of Collegiate Athletic Training experience. NATA BOC or a Texas License is also required. CPR/First Aid Certification is required. Must be able to travel. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree. Five (5) years of Collegiate Athletic Training experience. Knowledge of NCAA and LSC rules. Be able to serve as a clinical instructor in the Athletic Training Education Program. Experience with CAAHEP accreditation. Applicant Instructions: Please include the following with your application: Cover letter Resume Three references Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the “My Experience” page before continuing through the application. Please use the “Upload” button to add each document individually. All revisions must be made prior to application submission. If you need assistance with uploading documents, please contact WTAMU Human Resources at hr@wtamu.edu. Due to budgetary reasons, West Texas A&M University will not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. Texas law requires all males age 18 through 25 to be properly registered with the Selective Service System. Equal Opportunity /Veterans/Disability Employer. 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. WT is located in Canyon, Texas, on a 342-acre residential campus. Established in 1910, the University has been part of The Texas A&M University System since 1990. WT, a Hispanic Serving Institution since 2016, boasts an enrollment of about 10,000 and offers 59 undergraduate degree programs, 39 master’s degrees and two doctoral degrees. WT’s long-standing commitment has always been to serve both the students and the region of the Panhandle. Our employees make a difference every day in the lives of thousands of students, and that has countless ripple effects on people throughout the region, the state and the world. Moreover, employees are encouraged to grow professionally and personally thanks to a supportive work environment. At WT, your future is our future. Employees and their dependents get half-off their tuition and fees. The minimum starting wage is $15 per hour. Employees also have generous health, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance packages, plus free basic life insurance and enrollment in the Texas Teacher Retirement System. Flexible or compressed work-week arrangements are also available. Find out more at: https://wtamu.edu/benefits West Texas A&M University is located in Canyon, home to Palo Duro Canyon and the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum. Canyon also is conveniently located near Amarillo, the largest city on Interstate 40 between Oklahoma City and Albuquerque. This region is renowned for its historical significance, vibrant arts and entertainment options, unique shopping, delicious food and the friendliest people in the state.