Athletic Trainer

Job Title

Athletic Trainer

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Athletic Director

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & identities.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

The Home of the 12th Man is the pinnacle in opportunities realized through sport: championships won, diplomas earned, leaders equipped and launched to impact the world. Texas A&M Athletics' mission is to create opportunities through championship athletics. We are proud members of the Southeastern Conference, with more than 650 student-athletes competing at the NCAA Division 1-A level in 20 varsity sports .

What we want

The Athletic Trainer is responsible for the prevention, care and treatment of injuries to athletes using necessary knowledge of injury patterns and modern principle of athletic training. Collection of samples for drug testing. Supervision and education of student athletic trainers. If this job description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity.

What you need to know

Salary range:   Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.

Cover Letter/Resume’: A cover letter and resume’ are strongly recommended. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.

Position details: Employees Supervised - 30+ student athletic trainers and interns

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in specialized curriculum accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program.

• One year full-time or 2 years of part-time experience, paid or voluntary, as a student athletic trainer.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• Must be certified by the Board of Certification of the National Athletic Trainers Association.

• Ability to sit for State of Texas License to practice athletic training.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays to complete assigned tasks.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• 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

• TREATMENT/REHAB - Evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries to TAMU athletes. Taping, bracing, and preparation of student athletes for practices and games (events) of assigned sports.  

• ATHLETE CARE - Coordinate with Director of Sports Nutrition for appropriate meals and supplements utilized by student athletes. Charting and record keeping of student athlete injuries utilizing current record keeping systems and protocols. Coordination and consultation with physicians, student athletes, and medical facilities regarding health care. Consultation with coaches and parents regarding student athlete health care. 

• ATHLETE CARE - Attendance and supervision for safety and preventative emergency care of student athletes at practice and games (events) of assigned sports. Travel, as directed and required, with assigned teams.

• SUPERVISION - Assist in supervision of student athletic trainer apprenticeship and education and sport scheduling.

• LICENSES - Literature review and continuing education sufficient to maintain professional licenses and certifications.

• SUPERVISION - Assist in maintenance and supervision of athletic training room, equipment, and supply inventory.

• RULES - Maintains continual and thorough familiarity with all applicable NCAA, Conference, and University rules and regulations. Establishes and ensures communication and enforcement of riles and regulations concerning student athlete conduct, appearance, road games, punctuality, and other areas deemed appropriate.

• DRUG TESTING - Collection of urine samples for drug testing. Performs other duties as assigned.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

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.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.