Head Athletic Trainer

Texas A&M University System

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About The Position

This position is responsible for overseeing the Athletic Training program, which promotes and protects student-athlete health, wellness, and safety.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in athletic training or related field, master's preferred.
• Knowledge of NAIA rules and sports medicine standards of care.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have a valid Texas Athletics Trainer License issued by TDLR and must be certified by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC).
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• master's preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee all athletic training room operations including purchasing, insurance, and medical claims.
• Coordinate and deliver athletic training services to varsity student-athletes, under the direction of the team physician, including: prevention, recognition, evaluation and treatment of athletic injuries; acute care and emergency response to athletic injuries.
• Maintain comprehensive medical records for individual student-athletes, daily injury reports for all athletes, and annual injury report summarizing injuries, treatments, and follow up care.
• Schedule sports medicine staff, develop, implement, and maintain emergency action plans and standard operating procedures for all varsity athletic sites.
• Serve as primary trainer for assigned sports and travel with squad.
• Serve as Liaison to: physician, NAIA drug testing, all used medical clinics, and hospitals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time