Athletic Trainer

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Job Title

Athletic Trainer

Agency

Tarleton State University

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Job Title

Athletic Trainer

Agency

Tarleton State University

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Department

04340000 Division of Athletics

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

This position manages the athletic insurance program, procedures for approved student-athlete medical expenses, travel and purchase accounts, organizes pre-participation physical exams, inventory/ordering and acting as the primary athletic trainer for a low-risk non-coverage/travel sport. This position requires the ability to work with the athletic training staff, strength and conditioning staff, sport coaches, athletic administration, team physicians, various departments across campus and offices within the immediate and outreach communities. Persons must possess the skills necessary to multi-task, complete tasks on time, and plan effective strategies to manage multiple projects.

This is a twelve-month position with full benefits. Work hours are typically Monday through Friday, 8-5 but may include an occasional weekend or evening based upon preferred qualifications and role assigned. The work required is in-person and located in Stephenville, TX.

Responsibilities

• Develop policies and responsible for evaluating secondary insurance companies, developing contracts and discounts and making recommendations to the Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine and Vice President of Athletics

• Responsible for evaluating and developing service discounts with community and outreach medical offices

• Develop departmental policies and responsible for implementing and communicating plan to Sports Medicine staff on processing student-athlete medical claims through the designated insurance coordinator and/or medical offices per the Texas A&M System and Tarleton State University

• Manage, organize and communicate pre-participation physical exams schedule to team physicians, athletic training staff, MSAT faculty, student-athletes and coaches

• New Employee Orientation and On-boarding

• Review and evaluate electronic medical records system and make recommendations to Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine

• Develop policies and manage sports medicine operating budget, inventory and ordering of supplies, including apparel

• Serve as the NCAA Drug Testing Liaison and work with Drug Free Sport International on the implementation, communication and organization of on-campus NCAA Drug Testing

• Serve as the required NCAA designated institutional representative to Drug Free Sport International for nutritional supplements risk assessment on behalf of our student-athletes

• Manage student-athlete medical files and properly dispose of medical records according to Texas A&M System and Tarleton State University policy

• Manage purchase and travel card accounts-assist staff with procedures as needed

• Schedule transportation and other staff needs for student-athlete medical appointments

• Assist with coverage for practices and competition to help sports medicine staff at times throughout the year

• Makes independent and appropriate decisions regarding therapeutic modalities, therapeutic exercises, manual therapy treatments and return to play

• Must be able to make appropriate decision regarding the sports medicine emergency action plans and carry out plans for each athletic venue.

• Prepared and maintains medical records, including but not limited to the documentation of injury reports, medical treatments, rehabilitation programs, medical referrals and other medical records

• Provide transportation of student-athletes to medical appointments when sports medicine staff needs assistance

• Responsible for the organization of athletic trainer summer camp schedule

• Responsible for the organization and implementation of modality calibration

• Communicates professionally and effectively across multiple populations including but not limited to, student-athletes, athletic training staff, athletic training students, team physicians, coaches, athletic administration, strength and conditioning staff, MSAT and Kinesiology faculty, other sports medicine umbrella practitioners and campus colleagues.

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively in a team environment

• Ability to carry out various administrative responsibilities needed to maintain operational procedures of a Division I Athletic Training Facility per Tarleton State Sports Medicine Guidelines

• Supports the education of Tarleton State’s Master Athletic Training Students through their preceptor role

• Maintains Board of Certification (BOC) for Athletic Trainers and/or Texas Athletic Training Licensure; Maintains First-Aid, CPR and AED Certification

• Adheres to the expectations and professional responsibilities of the Texas A&M System, Tarleton State University and Tarleton State Athletics

• Employs the standards, practices and procedures of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, National Athletic Trainer’s Association, Western Athletic Conference and Texas Department of License and Regulation

• Completes all Texas A&M System and Tarleton State University training requirements on time

• Serves as a Campus Security Authority

• Reports non-compliance incidents to their supervisor, manager and/or compliance officer

Requirements: Master’s Degree, Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers and/or Texas Licensed Athletic Trainer. If outside of Texas, candidates must be eligible for Texas State Licensure. Candidates must maintain First Aid, CPR, and AED certification. The ability to maintain a valid driver’s license and to drive personal, institutional and rental vehicles are required. All candidates should be able to lift and move medical equipment and supplies weighing up to 75-100 pounds.

Preferred Requirements: Experience with filing medical claims, supply inventory and ordering, operational scheduling and organization, travel expenses, and working as a collegiate athletic trainer.

Salary

Commensurate with experience

The target base annual salary is $43,620 and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family, the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:

Educational Benefits - employee perks that help enrich, grow, and foster career and professional development:

• Family Education Benefit (Tuition Scholarship) – scholarship opportunities for Tarleton employees, their spouses, or their dependents available after 6 months of continued full-time employment. Click the link to learn more about this incredible Texan benefit!

• Doctoral Educational Assistance – Full-time budgeted employees at all A&M System Universities, Agencies, and System Offices are qualified for reimbursement of tuition and mandatory fees. Eligibility: This program is applicable to the pursuit of a first doctorate degree only to full-time, budgeted employees who have been in a position no less than 2 long semesters. Click the link for additional details!

Employee Health, Wellness, and Financial Planning

• Fully covered employee health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Retirement and Insurance programs

Paid Leave

Tarleton employees enjoy one of the greatest PTO packages in the area!

• Paid sick leave

• Holiday pay

• Vacation

• Longevity pay

• Paid Birthday Leave – Tarleton State University awards all leave-eligible employees paid time off for their birthday!

Other

• Complimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events!

• Employee Wellness Release Time

• Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation

• and other Tarleton Discounts

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Application Procedure:

During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action.

Employment applications must include:

• Completed online application

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume

• At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information

Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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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