Associate/Assistant Athletic Trainer

Primary Responsibilities

Summary

Function: The applicant will aid the Head Athletic Trainer for all athletic training activities related to the athletic program.

Duties

Essential: The applicant will aid with all athletic training activities related to the athletic program including, but not limited to: 
 • Assist the Head Athletic Trainer in the prevention, evaluation, treatment, referral, and rehabilitation of injuries and illness. 
 • Refer ill and/or injured student-athletes to health services or the team physician(s) regarding their injuries and/or illnesses;
 • Maintain medical and administrative records; 
 • Interact with the institution’s secondary insurance provider to ensure coordination of payment of services rendered to injured student-athletes 
 • Coordinate and interact with team physicians and other health care professionals. 
 • Provide emergency medical evaluation, treatment, and injury triage to student-athletes during practice and competition (sports assignments to be determined); 
 • Provide daily follow-up care and evaluation of injured and ill student-athletes and communicate with appropriate athletics staff regarding the status of injury/illness and participation capabilities; 
 • Coordinate practice and game coverage, schedules, rehabs, assign responsibilities and supervise student athletic training staff; 
 • Assist with budget responsibilities of inventory, purchasing, and maintenance of supplies and materials; 
 • Ensure compliance of Federal Rules and Regulations (FERPA/HIPAA) regarding confidentiality and electronic communication; 
 • All other duties as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer.

Requirements

Required

Bachelor’s degree; Licensed or eligible to take the licensure exam in the State of Texas; Professional Rescuer CPR/AED & First Aid certification or BLS. Basic computer and Microsoft Office skills.  Candidates should be well organized and capable of working both independently and as part of a team. Effective verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Preferred

Master’s Degree with 18 graduate hours in Kinesiology; BOC certification in Athletic Training; Additional certifications are desirable – First Aid/CPR instructor, reputable strength and conditional certification, etc. One or two years of experience as a certified athletic trainer in the college or university setting; However new graduates will be considered. 

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.