Athletic Trainer

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Job Title

Athletic Trainer

Agency

Texas A&M University

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Job Title

Athletic Trainer

Agency

Texas A&M University

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Department

Athletic Director

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job 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 experience. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who We Are

The Home of the 12th Man is the pinnacle in opportunities realized through sport: Championships won, diplomas earned, leaders equipped and launched to impact the world. Texas A&M Athletics' mission is to create opportunities through championship athletics. We are proud members of the Southeastern Conference, with more than 650 student-athletes competing at the NCAA Division 1-A level in 20 varsity sports.

Who We Want

The Athletic Trainer is responsible for the prevention, care and treatment of injuries to athletes using necessary knowledge of injury patterns and modern principle of athletic training. Collection of samples for drug testing. Supervision and education of student athletic trainers.

What you need to know

Salary: Commensurate based on hire's experience.

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials. These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume.

Position Details: Positive Personality. Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays to complete assigned tasks. Psychology training.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a specialized curriculum accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs

• One year of full-time or two years of part-time experience, paid or voluntary, as a student trainer

Preferred Education:

• Master’s 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

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Computer skills, medical & First Aid skills, joint taping, Physical Therapy skills

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

Preferred Licenses and Certifications:

• CPR Certification

• Automatic External Defibrillator Certification

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Drug Testing

Responsibilities:

• TREATMENT/REHAB - Evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries to TAMU athletes. Taping, bracing and preparation of student athletes for practice and games (events) of assigned sports.

• ATHLETE CARE - Attendance and supervision, for safety preventive and emergency care of student athletes, at practices and games (events) of assigned sports. Travel, as directed and required, with assigned teams.

• ATHLETE CARE - Coordinate with Director of Sports Nutrition for appropriate meals, and supplements utilized by student athletes. Charting and record keeping of student athlete injuries utilizing current record keeping systems and protocols. Coordination and consultation with Physicians, and student athletes and medical facilities regarding health care. Consultation with coaches and parents regarding student athlete health care.

• SUPERVISION - Assist in supervision of student athletic trainer apprenticeship education and sport scheduling.

• LICENSES - Literature review and continuing education sufficient to maintain professional licenses and certifications.

• 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 concerning student-athlete: conduct, appearance, road games, punctuality and other areas as deemed appropriate.

• DRUG TESTING - Collection of urine samples for drug testing. Performs other duties as assigned.

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, state-of-the-art 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 cost-of-living and no long commutes.

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

• Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

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_ 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 pre-populate the online 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/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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