Assistant Athletic Trainer

SUMMARY:

The Assistant Athletic Trainer provides general support to the Sports Medicine Department to allow for efficient operations and to assist student athlete injury prevention and medical treatment. Primary Sports may include assisting Football/Track & Field.

DUTIES & 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) for Sports Medicine Staff.
• Assists with maintaining and the review of Sports Medicine Policies and Protocols
• Assist the department with organizing and distributing supplies within the Sports Medicine Department.
• Assists with the medical treatment, rehabilitation, physician and prescription records for all student-athletes
• Assists with other assigned administrative duties.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Master’s degree in Athletic Training/applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience: One (1) year of collegiate level athletic training experience. Prior experience in Collegiate Football preferred.
• Knowledge / Skills: Good computer skills. Proficiency in maintaining Electronic Medical Records. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to: Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Licensing/Professional Certifications: NATA-BOC Certification. Eligible to apply for a Texas Athletic Trainers License. Certified in CPR / AED for the professional rescuer. Valid Driver’s License.
• Physical Requirements: Essential functions are, but not limited to, lifting, carrying equipment, sitting, climbing, kneeling, standing and walking. Ability to sit and stand for long periods. Ability to occasionally lift objects over 30 lbs.
• Other Requirements: Ability to travel and work nights and weekends.

PREFERRED EDUCATION / SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in Health and Kinesiology or related medical field. CPR / AED instructor’s certification. Alternative certifications and/or training pertinent to the field of Sports Medicine.

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:

N/A

CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE COMPETENCY:

Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, which may include communications systems, computer networks and systems, cybersecurity systems, electrical grid, hazardous waste treatment system or water treatment system.

WHY WORK AT EAST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY?

Competitive Benefits & Work-Life Balance:

• Employee tuition assistance for master’s and doctoral programs.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance.
• ETAMU contributes to employee health and basic life insurance premiums.
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays, plus up to eight hours of paid sick leave and vacation each month.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), with optional additional retirement plans (ORP).
• Physical wellness program and wellness release time for eligible employees.

Career Growth & Development:

• Access to cutting-edge research opportunities at a designated R2 Research Institution.

Academic Excellence:

• ETAMU is ranked among the top 30% in five online degree programs and offers national recognized academic programs.
• Over 140 degree programs, including nationally ranked online and graduate options.
• First accredited institution to offer a competency-based bachelor’s degree in criminal justice.
• Distance education offerings in Corsicana, Dallas, Frisco, McKinney, Mesquite, Bryan, and online.

State-of-the-Art Facilities:

• Work in advanced facilities such as the 113,470-square-foot Nursing and Health Sciences Building, featuring a state-of-the-art simulation hospital and a 1,300-acre agricultural research farm.

Vibrant Campus Life:

• Engage with over 95 student organizations and 14 NCAA Division I athletic teams, contributing to a thriving campus community.

Prime Location & Growth:

• Enjoy the benefits of working in rapidly growing regions, with abundant career opportunities at six locations across Dallas and Northeast Texas.

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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.

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