Assistant Athletic Trainer

EXPIRED

Tyler Junior College gives equal consideration to all applicants for admission, employment and participation in its programs and activities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or limited English proficiency (LEP).

Description

The Assistant Athletic Trainer position is a full-time, 10.5-month position responsible to the Head Athletic Trainer. This individual must possess proven ability contributing to an athletic training program and maintaining a high degree of academic and athletic excellence within the program.

Essential Functions and Duties

Primary Responsibilities

• Assists in administering a two-year student athletic training program requiring six semester hours of instruction each long semester and the recruitment of 16 student athletic trainers.
• Assists in coordinating and participating in pre-season physicals for all student athletes.
• Travels with teams as assigned by Head Athletic Trainer.
• Maintains inventory of training supplies. Prepares orders for supplies as needed.
• Assists in providing athletic training services for all TJC sports as assigned by Head Athletic Trainer
• Assists in providing licensed athletic training service for all TJC hosted athletic events as needed.
• Being on 24-hour call for student-athlete emergencies.

Tyler Junior College gives equal consideration to all applicants for admission, employment and participation in its programs and activities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or limited English proficiency (LEP).

Description

The Assistant Athletic Trainer position is a full-time, 10.5-month position responsible to the Head Athletic Trainer. This individual must possess proven ability contributing to an athletic training program and maintaining a high degree of academic and athletic excellence within the program.

Essential Functions and Duties

Primary Responsibilities

• Assists in administering a two-year student athletic training program requiring six semester hours of instruction each long semester and the recruitment of 16 student athletic trainers.
• Assists in coordinating and participating in pre-season physicals for all student athletes.
• Travels with teams as assigned by Head Athletic Trainer.
• Maintains inventory of training supplies. Prepares orders for supplies as needed.
• Assists in providing athletic training services for all TJC sports as assigned by Head Athletic Trainer
• Assists in providing licensed athletic training service for all TJC hosted athletic events as needed.
• Being on 24-hour call for student-athlete emergencies.
• Referring student-athletes for physician care as needed.
• Contributes to the effective team management of all relevant problems, issues and opportunities.
• Serves as a liaison between graduate assistant trainer and Head Athletic Trainer.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer or Director of Intercollegiate Athletics.

Competencies
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Collaboration/Teamwork, Computer Software Skills, Customer Service, Data Analysis, Decision-making, Internet Research, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Math Skills, Multi-tasking, Negotiation, Written Communication, Organizational Skills, Presentation /Public Speaking, Problem-solving, Project Management, Time Management, Typing/Word Processing

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervision of multiple student trainers
Work Environment: Regular work required outside of normal business hours
Physical Demands: Sitting, walking, standing, lifting, driving
Travel Required: Yes - Moderate
If travel is required, candidate must have and maintain a current valid Texas driver’s license and an acceptable driving record

Qualifications

Required Education

• Master’s degree

Required Experience - Experience on the post-secondary level

Required Credentials/Licensures - Athletic Trainer Certification

Additional Job Specific Requirements - Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of skills, techniques, and strategies of athletic training - Successful athletic training experience at the secondary and /or college level

Supplemental Information

EXPECTATIONS

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• Will have contact – in person, by email, or by phone – with staff, students, and the general public.
• Must exhibit a sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and to staff and students with disabilities.
• Regular and punctual attendance is an essential function of each employee.

NOTE: With or without reasonable accommodation, the individual in this position must possess the competencies and must be able to perform the essential functions and duties of the job as described above - including essential tasks requiring specific physical demands.

*Tyler Junior College gives equal consideration to all applicants for admission, employment and participation in its programs and activities without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or limited English proficiency (LEP). Tyler Junior College respects the legal rights of each person to work and learn in an environment that is free from unlawful sexual discrimination including sexual harassment and sexual violence. Applications from qualified women and ethnic minority group members are strongly encouraged.

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