Athletic Trainer

University of the Incarnate Word, United States

Updated: 15 days ago
Location: San Antonio, TEXAS
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


Position Title Athletic Trainer
UIW Mission
University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.
Position Summary
The Athletic Trainer is responsible for providing quality athletic training services primarily to their assigned student-athletes and supports other staff members with athletic training for all student-athletes at University of the Incarnate Word. The Athletic Trainer reports to the Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine.
Benefits
UIW has been identified year after year as one of the nation’s Great Colleges to Work For based on employee feedback. UIW offers an outstanding benefits package for full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, numerous paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Tuition benefits include UIW tuition waivers, tuition exchange programs and Brainpower Connection discounts for employees and dependents. Retirement benefits include 403b retirement plans with a 7% employer match, plus a retirement health solution. We also offer employer-paid Life/AD&D, long-term disability, pet insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness programs, employee discount program, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility and more! Please refer to the Human Resources webpage for additional details on our benefits and eligibility.

Job Duties


Job Duty Name Essential Duties
Description of Job Duties
  • Coordinates and delivers athletic training services to various athletes at an NCAA Division I institution including, but not limited to, coordination of physical exams, evaluation and treatment of injuries at practices and games, design and supervision of rehabilitation programs, counseling within the limits of expertise, pre-practice/game taping, and coverage of all official practices and games.
  • Manages, organizes, and maintains the assigned athletic training rooms, equipment, supplies, and inventory.
  • Refers injured athletes to appropriate health care providers according to guidelines in the Policy & Procedure Manual and within the limits of expertise.
  • Exhibits behaviors in strict compliance with the NATA Code of Professional Practice.
  • Submits injured athlete status reports to coaches by a mutually agreed time of the day prior to practices and competitions.
  • Maintains computerized injury, treatment, incident, insurance, and medication forms and/or databases according to the guidelines in the Policy and Procedure Manual.
  • Communicates with department heads of Athletic Training, Athletic Training Education Program, Team Physicians, Head Coaches, and Athletic Department Personnel as it pertains to athletic training.
  • Supervises pre-assigned athletic training students in the practice of proficiencies and competencies as outlined by the Curriculum Director of Athletic Training Education.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications


Knowledge Skills and Abilities
  • Knowledge of the NATA Code of Professional Practice.
  • Must be organized and detail-oriented.
  • Ability to communicate and work well with other departments and student athletes.
  • Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
  • Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.
Required Education
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training.
  • Graduation from an accredited Athletic Training program.
Required Work Experience
  • Two (2) years of clinical experience if holding a Master’s Degree.
  • Two (2) years of professional experience if holding a Bachelor’s Degree.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Athletic Training or affiliated field.
Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations
  • BOC Certified, Texas licensure or eligible.
  • Must have a valid driver license, driving record that is insurable by UIW insurance carrier, and be at least 21 years of age, as required to drive for UIW.
Work Hours
Typical hours Mon-Fri 8am to 5pm with flexibility,  based on schedule of assigned sport.  Note that hours will include some nights and weekends as appropriate.
Physical Demands
  • Requires lifting of heavy objects to include lift-assist of persons.
  • Dexterity to perform typical trainer functions including the administration of emergency care when necessary.

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