Associate Athletic Trainer, Football

Texas A&M University System•College Station, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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. The Associate Athletic Trainer is responsible for coordinating and delivering athletic training services to assigned teams including prevention, recognition, evaluation and treatment of athletic injuries; acute care and emergency response to athletic injuries; rehabilitation and reconditioning of athletic injuries; and health care administration for the student athletes. Assisting the head athletic trainer with day-to-day management of the athletic training facilities and staff and assisting with various administrative tasks.

Requirements

Master’s degree or higher in a specialized curriculum accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, or equivalent.
5 years of experience as board-certified athletic trainer.
Must be certified by the Board of Certification of the National Athletic Trainers Association, or the ability to sit for State of Texas License to practice Athletic Training.
Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
General knowledge of NCAA rules.
Knowledge of drug testing procedures.
Ability to comprehend oral and written instructions.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Medical & First Aid skills including joint taping and physical therapy skills.
This position is security sensitive
This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures
All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements
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

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree
Certified by the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification.
CPR certification.
AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) Certification
Drug testing knowledge.
Psychology training.

Responsibilities

Manages medical claims and insurance for student-athletes.
Updates Standard Operating Procedures for the department.
Orders medical supplies and equipment.
Maintains athletic training operating budget.
Recruits assistant athletic trainers.
Coordinates monthly records of emergency medical equipment such as AEDs, emergency oxygen, emergency splints, and supplies necessary for EAP.
Maintains accurate inventory for all athletic training facilities.
Organizes annual safety checks and calibration for athletic training department equipment.
Reviews and coordinates EAP execution for staff, facilities, and healthcare professionals.
Delivers athletic training services to student-athletes, including prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries.
Provides acute care and emergency response to athletic injuries.
Administers health care services under the direction of the head athletic trainer and team physician.
Mentors, leads, and supervises lower-level athletic trainers.
Ensures the quality of care for student-athletes and compliance with established standards and requirements.
Assists assistant athletic trainers with the organization of pre-participation physical exams for student-athletes.
Supervises clinical experiences of athletic training students and collaborates with the Athletic Training Program Director.
Provides coverage for home and away athletic events as assigned by the head athletic trainer.
Performs additional duties as assigned by the head athletic trainer.
Incumbent will be expected to perform literature review and continuing education sufficient to maintain professional licenses and certifications.