Athletic Trainer

**Posting Details** ------------------- Position Information **Job Title** Athletic Trainer **Position Summary** Hiring two Athletic Trainers; Athletic Trainer is a health care professional who is responsible for the prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation of injuries within the Department of Athletics’ sports medicine program. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities** * Assist in prevention, assessment, testing, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. * Provide medical coverage for all home and away competitions at the direction of the Head Athletic Trainer. * Assist in the purchasing of all equipment and supplies to support the functions of Athletic Training Facility. * Maintain up\-to\-date inventory. * Maintains up\-to\-date “Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan” (SOAP) notes of student athlete injuries. * Prepare, administer, and evaluate a budget for the athletic training facility. * Communicate with physicians regarding student athletes and their progress. * Communicate with the Head Athletic Trainer and coaches regarding a student athlete’s injuries and participation status. * Serve as a Preceptor for Athletic Training Students. * Organize and help facilitate pre\-participation physicals. * Recommended to maintain active Professional Liability Insurance. * Assist with secondary insurance coverage by filing claims for injured student athletes, and maintaining appropriate records of all athletic injuries. * Develop educational programs in accordance with the NAIA on drug awareness and prevention for all student athletes. * Assist with institutional drug testing. * Provide exercise prescriptions for student athletes during pre\-season, in\-season and off\-season. * Provide nutritional counseling for student athletes. * Perform body composition assessment of student athletes. * Provide and assistance with flexibility programs for student athletes. * Assist in developing and properly administering a comprehensive budget. * Serve on various committees in support of the Athletic Department, including university planning and policy making committees as needed. * Investigate and respond to grievances and complaints on behalf of the department. * Work to complete, evaluate, and assess defined objectives and tactical items pertaining to Athletic Training, as outlined in the university’s strategic plan. **Education, Certifications and/or Licenses** * Master’s degree preferred * Texas Athletic Training License or eligible. * Board of Certification (BOC) Certification. * Class C Texas Driver’s License (preferred). * Current First Aid/CPR Instructor Certification (preferred). **Experience** * Prior collegiate Athletic Training experience (preferred). * Experience and skill in crisis management and substance abuse intervention (preferred). * Experience working with professional, collegiate or large high school football program (preferred). **Knowledge, Skills \& Abilities** * Strong background and skill in rehabilitation * Ability to be discrete in handling confidential matters, while complying with privacy regulations, e.g. FERPA, HIPPA, etc. * Ability to work independently and efficiently to meet deadlines with minimum supervision. * Proficiency with an integrated administrative system and current computer software programs. * Ability to adhere to and support University \& departmental policies and procedures. * Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. * Ability to maintain a professional appearance and healthcare atmosphere. * Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and diagnostic reports and physician orders. * Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. * Ability to speak effectively to patients (athletes), coaches, parents and other healthcare professionals. * Ability to be discrete in handling confidential matters, while complying with privacy regulations, e.g. FERPA, HIPPA, etc. * Ability to work independently and efficiently to meet deadlines with minimum supervision. * Proficiency with an integrated administrative system and current computer software programs. * Ability to adhere to and support University \& departmental policies and procedures. * Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. * Ability to maintain a professional appearance and healthcare atmosphere. * Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and diagnostic reports and physician orders. * Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. * Ability to speak effectively to patients (athletes), coaches, parents and other healthcare professionals. **Salary Range** Posting Detail Information **Posting Number** 2016AS985P **Posting Open Date** 08/25/2025 **Open Until Filled** Yes **Posting Close Date** **Special Instructions to Applicants**