Assistant Athletic Trainer

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Job Title

Assistant Athletic Trainer

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Job Title

Assistant Athletic Trainer

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

Athletics Programs - Training

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs.  As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.

From our generous benefits package and professional development opportunities, to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work.

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PURPOSE

This position is responsible for coordinating and delivering athletic training services to assigned teams including: prevention, recognition, evaluation and treatment of athletic injuries; acute care and emergency response to athletic injuries; rehabilitation and reconditioning of athletic injuries; and health care administration for the student-athletes. This is a 10-month position for August 1 - May 31 annually; 40-hour per week commitment with flexible schedule.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver athletic training services to varsity student-athletes, under the direction of the head athletic trainer and team physician, including; prevention, recognition, evaluation and treatment of athletic injuries; acute care and emergency response to athletic injuries; rehabilitation and reconditioning of athletic injuries; and health care administration for the student-athletes.

• Assist with maintaining comprehensive medical records for individual student-athletes, daily injury reports for all athletes, and annual injury report summarizing injuries, treatments, and follow up care.

• Supervise the clinical experiences of the athletic training students and assist the AT Program Director with other duties related to the Athletic Training Program.

• Organize and coordinate the inventory of athletic training equipment and supplies.

• Provide coverage of all home and away events as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Bachelor’s degree in athletic training, sports administration, or related field.

• Certified by the Board of Certification (BOC). Texas athletic trainer license or temporary permit by date of hire.

• Experience in using electronic medical records documentation systems.

• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook).

• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills.

• Ability to occasionally work evening hours and/or weekends when required.

WHAT THEY WOULD LIKE TO SEE

• Master’s degree in athletic training, sports administration, or related field.

• One (1) year related experience.

• Certification as an American Red Cross Instructor for CPR for the Professional Rescuer.

• Experience as an athletic trainer with college sports teams. Knowledgeable of NCAA rules.

• Experience as a Preceptor for an Athletic Training Program.

• Experience in teaching, evaluating, and supervising athletic training students in clinical performance.

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.