Athletic Trainer
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Job Title
Athletic TrainerAgency
Texas A&M UniversityDepartment
Athletic DirectorProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
College Station TexasJob Type
StaffJob 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 & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect Excellence Leadership Loyalty Integrity and Selfless Service.
Who We Are
Texas A&M Athletics department is committed to building champions through academic achievement athletic excellence and national recognition of studentathletes teams and programs. We are a proud member of the Southeastern Conference with more than 650 Texas A&M studentathletes competing at the NCAA Division 1A level in 20 varsity sports.
What We Want
The Athletic Trainer under direction is responsible for the prevention care and treatment of injuries to studentathletes using necessary knowledge of injury patterns and modern principle of athletic training. Collects samples for drug testing. Supervises and educates student athletic trainers.
What You Need To Know
Travel required with assigned sport.
Ability to work flexible hours (nights weekend and holidays) as required to complete assigned duties.
Salary: Commensurate based on selected candidates experience.
Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.
Qualifications
Required Education & Experience:
Bachelors degree in a specialized curriculum accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.
One year of fulltime or three years of parttime paid or voluntary experience as a student trainer.
Preferred Education:
Masters Degree
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.
Preferred Licenses and Certifications:
CPR Certification.
Automatic External Defibrillator Certification.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Computer skills medical & first aid skills joint taping physical therapy skills.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Preferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of drug testing.
Responsibilities
Treatment/Rehab: Evaluates treats and rehabilitates injuries to TAMU athletes. Responsible for taping bracing and preparation of student athletes for practice and games (events) of assigned sports.
Athlete Care: Coordinates with Assistant Athletics Director of Sports Nutrition for appropriate meals and supplements utilized by student athletes. Charts and keeps records of student athlete injuries utilizing current record keeping systems and protocols. Coordinates and consults with Physicians student athletes and medical facilities regarding health care. Consults with coaches and parents regarding student athlete health care.
Athlete Care: Attendance and supervision for safety preventive and emergency care of student athletes at practices and games (events) of assigned sports. Travels as directed and required with assigned teams.
Supervision: Assists in supervision of student athletic trainer apprenticeship education and sport scheduling. Assists in maintenance and supervision of athletic training room equipment and supply inventory.
Licenses: Literature review and continuing education sufficient to maintain professional licenses and certifications.
Drug Testing: Collection of urine samples for drug testing.
Compliance: Maintains continual and thorough familiarity with all applicable NCAA Conference and University rules and regulations. Establishes and ensures communication and enforcement of rules and regulations for all staff members and student workers supervised. Compliance is a shared responsibility.
Why Texas A&M University
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions Core Values and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university such as sporting and cultural events stateoftheart recreation facilities the Bush Library and Museum and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable costofliving and no long commutes.
Automatic enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to freeLinkedIn Learningtraining webinars and limited financial support to attend conferences workshops and more
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 prepopulate the online application.
All positions are securitysensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Employment Type
Full-Time
