Athletic Trainer

Texas A&M - Kingsville•Kingsville, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Athletic Trainer, under general direction, is responsible for preventing, evaluating, treating, rehabilitating, and managing injuries and illnesses affecting student-athletes. The role provides medical coverage for assigned athletic programs and supports student-athlete health and safety during practices and competitions. It coordinates healthcare services with physicians and other medical providers, maintains medical records, assists with insurance claims and drug-testing procedures, and contributes to the education and supervision of student athletic trainers. The position may require travel with assigned teams and work beyond normal office hours or on weekends. The position also supports athletic training facility operations, maintains equipment and medical supplies, and keeps required professional licenses, certifications, and continuing education current. It may direct, supervise, and evaluate student athletic trainers and athletic training interns. The role is security-sensitive and requires export-control authorization before employment begins. Texas A&M University–Kingsville describes its workplace as a supportive, mission-driven campus community focused on teaching, research, service, and student success. Employees are expected to uphold the university’s Shared Values and participate in its 4 Disciplines of Execution and Caring Campus initiatives. Compensation is commensurate with experience. Eligible employees may receive a comprehensive benefits package, professional development opportunities, and retirement benefits through TRS or an Optional Retirement Plan, depending on position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
One year of full-time experience or three years of part-time, paid or voluntary experience as an Intern or Graduate Assistant.
ATC or LAT certification/licensure.
CPR certification.
Knowledge of athletic injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation practices.
Knowledge of drug-testing procedures and protocols.
Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
Knowledge of electronic medical record systems and healthcare documentation practices.
Proficiency with word-processing, spreadsheet, and database software applications.
Ability to administer emergency medical care and first aid.
Skill in joint taping, bracing, and therapeutic rehabilitation techniques.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional discretion.
Ability to work effectively with student-athletes, coaches, healthcare providers, parents, and university personnel.
Strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Ability to respond quickly during emergencies involving student-athletes.
Ability to lift, carry, and move athletic training equipment and medical supplies.
Ability to perform physical rehabilitation and treatment techniques.
Ability to travel independently with assigned athletic teams by automobile or commercial transportation.
Must obtain export-control authorization before starting employment.
Must comply with applicable laws, codes, university and system policies and procedures, and safety requirements.
May be required to work beyond normal office hours and/or on weekends.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
Dry Needling Certification.
Experience working with Track and Field.

Responsibilities

Evaluate, treat, and rehabilitate student-athlete injuries.
Provide injury prevention services, including taping, bracing, and preparing student-athletes for practices and competitions.
Provide emergency care and oversee student-athlete health and safety during athletic activities.
Travel with assigned teams as required to provide medical coverage and support.
Maintain accurate, timely medical records using approved systems and protocols.
Coordinate healthcare services with physicians, medical facilities, and other healthcare providers.
Communicate with student-athletes, coaches, and parents about injury management and health-related concerns.
Assist with drug-testing collection procedures and comply with applicable NCAA, conference, institutional, and regulatory requirements.
Coordinate insurance claims and maintain records related to athletic injuries and medical services.
Assist with the supervision, education, scheduling, and clinical development of student athletic trainers.
Provide mentorship and clinical instruction in accordance with athletic training standards and best practices.
Support athletic department initiatives and collaborate with coaches and staff to promote student-athlete well-being.
Assist in maintaining and operating athletic training facilities.
Maintain inventories of athletic training equipment, supplies, and medical resources.
Ensure athletic training areas are safe, organized, and properly equipped.
Maintain required professional licenses, certifications, and continuing education requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.
May direct, supervise, and evaluate student athletic trainers and athletic training interns.

Benefits

Medical insurance, with employee-only coverage listed at $0–$30 per month after the university contribution; the university covers up to 83% of premiums for employee-and-spouse, employee-and-children, and employee-and-family coverage.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
Long-term disability insurance.
Flexible Spending Account.
Day Care Spending Account.
On-campus wellness opportunities and programming.
Counseling, work-life assistance, financial resources, and legal resources through Work Life Solutions.
Employee Tuition Assistance Program.
Book scholarships.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Retirement through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas or Optional Retirement Plan, depending on position.
Voluntary tax-deferred account/deferred compensation plan.
At least 8 hours of vacation per month.
8 hours of sick leave per month.
8 hours of paid birthday leave.
12–15 paid holidays per year.
Professional development opportunities.
Competitive wages and a comprehensive Total Rewards package for eligible employees.