Athletic Trainer

Job Type/Hours per Week

Full-Time/40 hours

Salary

Salary commensurate with experience

Hiring Department

Athletics

Required Application Materials

A single PDF or Word document containing a resume, letter of interest, and a list of three (3) professional references is required to apply.

Important Instructions:   

When prompted to upload your “resume”, upload your combined documents as one file.

·       Please do not upload documents to “Cover Letter” or “References”.

If the required application materials were not uploaded at the “resume” prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file.

Job Summary

The Athletic Trainer promotes the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletics program, adhering to all Departmental policies and procedures, as well as the rules and regulations of UT Tyler, the NCAA, Lone Star Conference, and those set forth by The University of Texas System, and the State of Texas. Evaluating injuries, developing treatment protocols, coverage of practices & games, scheduling doctor's appointments, maintaining inventory and athlete medical records, maintaining the cleanliness of the athletic training room, helping to construct and adhere to a budget, and supervising athletic training students.

Major Responsibilities/Duties/Critical Tasks

• Assist the Head Athletic Trainer, as assigned.
• Provide Rehabilitation and treatment or management of student-athlete injuries.
• Coordinate and schedule physical examinations and medical referrals for student-athletes or prospective student-athletes to determine their ability to practice and compete.
• Provide injury prevention and educational programs.
• Inventory of athletic training supplies.
• Injury and treatment records.
• Tidiness and cleanliness of the training room.
• Help construct athletic training budget.
• Help supervise athletic training students.
• Coverage of athletic practices, exhibitions, games, or camps, including team travel.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in athletic training or related field.
• Texas State Athletic Training License Eligible.
• Current CPR/AED/1st Air Certification.

Preferred Education/Experience

• Master’s degree in athletic training or related field.
• Athletic training experience at the collegiate level.
• Nationally Certified Athletic Trainer.
• Additional certifications related to athletic training.

Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies

• Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA rules and sports medicine standards of care.
• ability to apply NATA/BOC code of ethics to care.
• Excellent organizational and supervisory skills.
• Demonstrated experience working effectively in a diverse environment.
• Experience working in a comprehensive sports medicine environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

About The University of Texas at Tyler

The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 13 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges. 

Our beautiful Tyler campus features more than 200 acres nestled along a lake and surrounded by thick pine and oak forests, providing a picturesque location for study and recreation. We also offer instructional sites at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler and in Palestine, Longview, and Houston.

With more than 80 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered, UT Tyler provides a wealth of learning opportunities and dynamic programs.

For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about/.

Additional Information

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

EEO/AA Statement

The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.