Job Title
Head Athletic Trainer
Agency
Tarleton State University
Department
04340000 Division of Athletics
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Job Title
Head Athletic Trainer
Agency
Tarleton State University
Apply NowDepartment
04340000 Division of Athletics
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Stephenville, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Tarleton State University Athletics has opening for Head Athletic Trainer and welcomes applications, nominations, and referrals. Interested parties are encouraged to review the position description below and submit application materials as per the application procedures. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.
This position provides athletic training services to inter-collegiate athletes to ensure the proper medical care, prevention and treatment of injuries. Persons must have the ability to make independent decision in the following areas: injury assessment, injury referrals, injury care management, return to play, emergency care, communication and administration under the supervision of the Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine. This position requires the ability to work with the athletic training staff, strength and conditioning staff, sport coaches, athletic administration, team physicians, and various departments across campus. Persons must possess the skills necessary to multi-task, complete tasks on time, and plan effective strategies to manage multiple student-athletes. A staff athletic trainer is generally assigned to support specific varsity teams with various administrative responsibilities. This is a twelve-month position with full benefits. Work hours will vary based upon the time of year but do include evenings, weekend and travel with assigned sport.Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). Due to the non-traditional work hours of collegiate athletics, work hours can be flexible especially out of season to promote work-life balance. The work required is in-person and located in Stephenville, TX.
Responsibilities
75% - Clinical care for assigned student-athletes
Coordinates medical care of intercollegiate student-athletes consistent with the Tarleton State Sports Medicine Guidelines.Care includes the prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, return to play decisions and emergency care of injuries and/or illnesses
Supports assigned varsity team(s); handle walk-in-care and supports special events as assigned
Provides appropriate practice and game day coverage, including team travel as assigned by the Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine
Implements measures to prevent injuries and prepare athletes for practice and competition, including taping, bracing, therapeutic exercise, movement screens and wearable technology
Refers student-athletes to team physicians as appropriate and implements physician’s instructions regarding management of athletic injuries
Makes appropriate decisions regarding the sports medicine emergency action plans and carries out plans for each athletic venue
Supports the education of Tarleton State’s Masters 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
25% - Administrative duties
Communicates professionally and effectively across multiple stakeholders 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
Prepares and maintains medical records, including but not limited to the documentation of injury reports, medical treatments, rehabilitation programs, medical referrals and other medical records
Carries out NCAA and/or Institutional Drug Testing per the respective protocols
Carries out various administrative responsibilities needed to maintain operational procedures of a Division I Athletic Training Facility per Tarleton State Sports Medicine Guidelines
Supervises assigned Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer per Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine
Supports the education of Tarleton State’s Masters Athletic Training Students through their preceptor role
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
Maintains thorough knowledge of and adheres to and enforces all Tarleton, Association, Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively in a team environment
Minimum 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.
Other Requirements: Non-traditional work hours including nights, weekend and travel are required. 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: 2-3 years employed experience as a certified athletic trainer in secondary school, collegiate or professional athletics is preferred. Candidates with experience in therapeutic exercise, manual therapy or soft tissue certifications are preferred.
Salary
Commensurate with experience
The target base annual salary is commensurate with experience 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 Health, Wellness, and Financial Planning
Fully covered employee health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Retirement and Insurance programs
Paid sick leave
Holiday pay
Vacation
Longevity pay
Paid Birthday Leave
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.
Person | Role |
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Brant Berkstresser |
Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine |
Person | Role |
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Brant Berkstresser |
Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine |
Rod Cole |
Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Performance |
Person | Role |
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Brant Berkstresser |
Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine |
Rod Cole |
Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Performance |
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