Associate Athletic Trainer - Baseball

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University Information

The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities.

UTA

is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students,

UTA

is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research,

UTA

is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution.

UTA

ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023).

UTA

is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (

HSI

) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (

AANAPISI

), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.

Furthermore,

UTA

is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its

RISE

100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position

UTA

as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/pr... . The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join

UTA

during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.

Job Summary

Implementation of a comprehensive program of prevention, recognition, evaluation, and immediate care of athletic injuries to student-athletes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Coverage of baseball practices, games (home and away), and conditioning to prevent, assess and treat injuries.

Injury assessment and therapeutic treatment and rehabilitation of orthopedic injuries.

Communicating with team physicians, coaching staff, and administrative personnel about athletic injuries, illness, modifications, etc.

Maintain accurate records of student athlete medical histories, injury reports, etc.

Instructor in Dept. of Kinesiology.

Clinical Preceptor for athletic training education program, supervising athletic training students.

Drug site coordinator.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field with two (2) years of Athletic Training experience or the equivalent experience.

State of Texas licensure (

LAT

).

NATA

-

BOC

certification (

ATC

).

First aid,

CPR

and

AED

trained.

Class C Driver’s License.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to properly assess and treat athletic injuries.

Ability to communicate effectively with: coaching staff, administrative staff, parents, athletes, and team physicians.

Ability to drive university vehicle.

Ability to travel with team.

Other Requirements

Working Conditions

Special Conditions for Eligibility

CBC Requirement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (

UTA

or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.

ADA Accommodations

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu .

Posting Detail Information

| Number of Vacancies | 1 | | Open Until Filled | | | Minimum Number of References Required | 3 | | Maximum Number of References Accepted | 3 | | Special Instructions to Applicants |
Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major. |

Requirement Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How many years of professional experience do you have in the related field?

   • None/less than 2 years
   • 2 to 3 years
   • 4 to 5 years
   • 6 years or more

2. * Do you possess a valid Texas Class C operator driver's license or any other states equivalent to driving a personal vehicle?

   • Yes
   • No

3. * Do you have a Texas Athletic Trainers License?

   • Yes
   • No

4. * What certifications, if any, have you obtained?

(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume or CV 2. Cover/Interest Letter Optional Documents 1. Other Document(s)

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