Athletic Trainer – Texas, United States job with Texas A&M International University | 37678600

Job Title: Athletic Trainer

Agency: Texas A&M International University

Department: Athletics Department

Proposed Minimum Salary: Commensurate

Job Location: Laredo, Texas

Job Type: Staff

Job Description:

Job Summary:
The Athletic Trainer, under supervision, is responsible for preventing, caring for, and treating injuries to athletes using knowledge of injury patterns and principles of athletic training. They also collect samples for drug testing and educate student athletic trainers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
– Evaluate, treat, and rehabilitate injuries of TAMIU athletes
– Prepare student athletes for practice and games through taping, bracing, and other preparations
– Provide attendance and supervision for safety and emergency care of student athletes during practices and games
– Travel with assigned teams as directed
– Coordinate with other Athletic Trainers regarding meals and supplements for student athletes
– Maintain records of student athlete injuries
– Collaborate with physicians, medical facilities, coaches, and parents regarding student athlete health care
– Assist in the education and scheduling of student athletic trainers
– Maintain professional licenses and certifications
– Supervise and maintain the athletic training room, equipment, and supplies

Additional Responsibilities:
– Assist in implementing a comprehensive public relations program
– Ensure NCAA compliance
– Assist with the operations of sports camps or clinics
– Assist with department fund-raising events
– Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:
– Education: Bachelor’s degree
– Experience: One year full-time experience or three years part-time paid experience as a student trainer

Knowledge and Abilities:
– Proficient in word processing, spreadsheet, and database software
– General knowledge of rules
– Familiarity with drug testing procedures
– Ability to comprehend oral and written instructions
– Strong multitasking and teamwork skills
– Medical and first aid skills, including joint taping and physical therapy

Licensing/Professional Certification:
– Must obtain State of Texas License to practice Athletic Training within six months of employment
– Preferred licensing/professional certification: [not provided]

Physical Requirements:
– General Athletic Environment
– The physical demands may be accommodated for individuals with disabilities.

Supervision of Others:
– This position generally does not supervise employees.

Other Requirements:
– May require work beyond normal working hours, weekends, and holidays
– May require travel
– Position requires on-campus face-to-face interactions
– Position requires regular attendance on campus and in the workplace

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:
– Only one opportunity to enter application information, upload documents, and submit the application
– No changes or additional documents can be added after submission
– Cannot save the application for completion at a later time
– Resume, Cover Letter, at least 3-5 professional references with full contact information, and unofficial transcript(s) must be included

Applications received by Texas A&M International University must have all job application data completed. Failure to provide all necessary information could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.

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 completion of a criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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