Athletic Trainer- Football

Job Title

Athletic Trainer- Football

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Athletic Director

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

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 experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.     

Who We Are

Texas A&M Athletics department is committed to building champions through academic achievement, athletic excellence, and national recognition of student-athletes, teams, and programs. We are a proud member of the Southeastern Conference, with more than 650 Texas A&M student-athletes competing at the NCAA Division 1-A level in 20 varsity sports.

What 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 selected candidates experience.

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.

Other:  Travel required with assigned sport. Working nights, weekends, and holidays as required to complete assigned tasks.

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. 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.

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 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 Licenses and Certifications:

CPR Certification. Automatic External Defibrillator Certification.

Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Computer skills, medical & First Aid skills, joint taping, Physical Therapy skills. Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of Drug Testing.

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/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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