Athletic Trainer

Job Title

Athletic Trainer

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 & identities. 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 .

What we want

The Athletic Trainer is responsible for the prevention, care and treatment of injuries to athletes using necessary knowledge of injury patterns and modern principle of athletic training. Supervises and educates student athletic trainers. The successful candidate would also have athletic training department administrative responsibilities based on interest, skillset/experience, and departmental need.

What you need to know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.
Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.

Position details: Incumbent will be expected to perform literature review and continuing education activities sufficient to maintain professional licenses and certifications.

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

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Computer skills.

• Medical & First Aid skills.

• Joint taping and physical Therapy skills.

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Required Licenses, Certifications and Registrations

• 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 Qualifications

• Master’s Degree.

• CPR Certification.

• Automatic External Defibrillator Certification.

Responsibilities

• TREATMENT/REHAB – Evaluates, treats, and rehabilitates injuries of TAMU athletes. Tapes, places braces, and prepares student athletes for practice and games (events) of assigned sports.

• ATHLETE CARE – Attends and supervises, for safety preventive and emergency care, student athletes at practices and games (events) of assigned sports. Travels, as directed and required, with assigned teams. Coordinates with the Assistant Athletics Director of Sports Nutrition appropriate meals and supplements utilized by student athletes. Charts and performs record keeping of student athlete injuries, utilizing current record keeping systems and protocols. Coordinates and consulates with Physicians, student athletes, and medical facilities regarding health care. Consults with coaches and parents regarding student athlete health care.

• MANAGEMENT – Assists in management of student athletic trainer apprenticeship education and sport scheduling. Assists in the maintenance and supervision of athletic training room, equipment, and supply inventory.

• COMPLIANCE – Maintains continual and thorough familiarity with all applicable NCAA, Southeastern Conference, and Texas A&M University rules and regulations. This position works to establish and ensure communication and enforcement of rules and regulations for all staff members and student workers supervised.

Why Texas A&M University? 

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & identities.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

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

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.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.