Athletic Trainer - Football

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Job Title

Athletic Trainer - Football

Agency

Texas A&M University

Job Title

Athletic Trainer - Football

Agency

Texas A&M University

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, under direction, is responsible for the prevention, care and treatment of injuries to student-athletes, 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

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: Travel required with assigned sport. Ability to work flexible hours (nights, weekend and holidays) as required to complete assigned duties.

Qualifications

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 three years of part-time, paid or voluntary experience as a student trainer

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

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 Education:

• Master’s Degree

Preferred Licenses and Certifications:

• CPR Certification

• Automatic External Defibrillator Certification

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, 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.

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