Athletic Trainer- Football

Job TitleAthletic Trainer- Football Agency Texas A&M University Department Athletic Director Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationCollege Station, Texas Job TypeStaff

Job Description

Our Commitment Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who We Are

Texas A&M Athletics department is committed to building champions through academic achievement, athletic excellence, and national recognition of student-athletes, teams, and programs. We are a proud member of the Southeastern Conference, with more than 650 Texas A&M student-athletes competing at the NCAA Division 1-A level in 20 varsity sports. What We Want The Athletic Trainer, under direction, is responsible for the prevention, care and treatment of injuries to student-athletes, using necessary knowledge of injury patterns and modern principle of athletic training. Collects samples for drug testing. Supervises and educates student athletic trainers. What You Need To Know Salary: Commensurate based on selected candidates experience. Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.

Other

• Travel required with assigned sport. Working nights, weekends, and holidays as required to complete assigned tasks. Responsibilities Treatment/Rehab - Evaluates, treats and rehabilitates injuries to TAMU athletes. Responsible for taping, bracing and preparation of student athletes for practice and games (events) of assigned sports. Athlete Care - Coordinates with Assistant Athletics Director of Sports Nutrition for appropriate meals, and supplements utilized by student athletes. Charts and keeps records of student athlete injuries utilizing current record keeping systems and protocols. Coordinates and consults with Physicians, student athletes and medical facilities regarding health care. Consults with coaches and parents regarding student athlete health care. Attendance and supervision, for safety preventive and emergency care of student athletes, at practices and games (events) of assigned sports. Travels, as directed and required, with assigned teams. Supervision - Assists in supervision of student athletic trainer apprenticeship education and sport scheduling. Assists in maintenance and supervision of athletic training room, equipment and supply inventory. Licenses - Literature review and continuing education sufficient to maintain professional licenses and certifications. Drug Testing - Collection of urine samples for drug testing. Compliance - Maintains continual and thorough familiarity with all applicable NCAA, Conference and University rules and regulations. Establishes and ensures communication and enforcement of rules and regulations for all staff members and student workers supervised. Compliance is a shared responsibility. Qualifications Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in a specialized curriculum accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. One year of full-time, or three years of part-time, paid or voluntary experience as a student trainer.
• Required
• Licenses and
• Certifications: Must be certified by the Board of Certification of the National Athletic Trainers Association. Ability to sit for State of Texas License to practice Athletic Training.
• Preferred
• Licenses and
• Certifications: CPR Certification. Automatic External Defibrillator Certification.
• Required
• Special
• Knowledge,
• Skills, and
• Abilities: Computer skills, medical & First Aid skills, joint taping, Physical Therapy skills. Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Preferred
• Special
• Knowledge,
• Skills, and
• Abilities: Knowledge of Drug Testing. 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.