Assistant Athletic Trainer, Track & Field/Cross Country

Position Information

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UT San Antonio Today or on X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.

Salary Range : Up to $53,190 annualized, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

Job Type : Full Time

Posting Close Date : Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on the listed close date. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Required Application Materials :

•    Resume is required
•    Cover Letter is preferred

Position Information

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UT San Antonio Today or on X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.

Salary Range : Up to $53,190 annualized, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

Job Type : Full Time

Posting Close Date : Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on the listed close date. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Required Application Materials :

•    Resume is required
•    Cover Letter is preferred

Job Details

Job Summary

The Assistant Athletics Trainer provides specialized skills, management, leadership, and administration of the UTSA Athletic Medicine program. The position assists in the overall administrative duties of the department. The role is responsible for assisting with the organization, management, and administration of the Athletic Training Program as well as the supervision, treatment, and rehabilitation of the UTSA men’s and women’s intercollegiate sports programs in accordance with University and NCAA policies and philosophies.

Core Responsibilities

1. Provides athletic medicine services for team practices and competitions at home and on the road for primary sport assignments of men’s and women’s track and field and cross country.
2. Assists in the overall administrative duties of the department. 
3. Provides prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation for injuries to student-athletes. 
4. Maintains medical records for all assigned student-athletes.
5. Designs and implements pre-habilitation and post-injury rehabilitation for the student-athletes. 
6. Assists in the daily management of the training room, including maintenance and storage of supplies and equipment. 
7. Assists in organizing and administering of the athletic training facility. 
8. Provides computer records of athletic injuries, illnesses, and their treatments. 
9. Assists with issues concerning insurance. 
10. Ensures all assigned tasks comply with University, American Athletic Conference, and NCAA rules. 
11. Supervises other trainers. 
12. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree 
• Current on NATA Board Certification 
• Current State of Texas athletic training license or eligible to receive with 30 days of employment.
• This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Verbal and Written Communication
• Problem Solving
• Multitasking
• Policy and Regulations

Working Conditions

• Possibility of working in dangerous conditions such as blood-borne pathogen-related areas. Possibility of working in inclement weather conditions (i.e. cold, heat, rain, etc.).

Physical Demands

• Ability to engage in physically demanding manual tasks.

This position will work primarily on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee’s responsibility.

This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver’s license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.

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