ASSISTANT ATHLETIC TRAINER
Texas Southern University

Job Info

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Security Sensitive Position?:

Yes

Hours of Work:

TBA

Posting Number:

TSU202920

Official TSU Title:

ASSISTANT ATHLETIC TRAINER

Grant Title:

N/A

Job Description Summary / TWC Summary:

Under physician supervision, provide care and prevention of athletic injuries for all sports. Clinician works with TSU Athletic teams, coaching staff, and medical staff to perform duties as outlined by the six domains of athletic training (prevent, protect, evaluate, assess, rehabilitate and counsel).

Essential Duties Summary:

• Assist in the daily running/upkeep of all of the Athletic training facilities.
• Responsible for completing all necessary requirements of Athletic Training involved in intercollegiate sports.
• Provides injury prevention, evaluation, management, and treatment of athletic injuries, short- and long-term evaluation of athletic injuries, education and counseling of student athletes.
• Supports medical clearing, medical counseling and completing all medical documentation as well as comply with confidentiality of documentation.
• Records and maintains appropriate medical records and treatment given.
• Coordinates and manages inventory and bidding/ordering of supplies/ maintaining safety regulations.
• Assists in the daily health care of the student-athletes.
• Distributes protocol of therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation to athletic related injuries as well as providing the necessary insurance paperwork to student-athletes.
• Serves as head athletic trainer for two teams, as assigned.
• Responsible for maintaining state licensure and/or national certification by annually completing the necessary continuing educational units (CEU).
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

% FTE:

1.0

Hiring Range:

Commensurate with experience.

Education:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Athletic Training.

Required Licensing/Certification:

• Current CPR/BLS Certification
• Current AED Certification
• Texas Athletic Training Licensure or eligible (Must receive within 6 months of hire)
• BOC Certification preferred
• Preferred or eligible for Texas state license from the Texas Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of NCAA and SWAC Conference regulations specifically as they apply to the institutional policies and procedures.
• Basic Microsoft Word and Excel, Google Sheets/Drive or willing to learn.
• Basic Microsoft Teams skills or willing to learn.

Ability to:

• Perform athletic training.
• Work with a diverse student population.
• Effectively communicate with athletic personnel.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Work Experience:

• Preferably one to three years at the Division I level.
• One to three years' experience certified athletic trainer preferred.

Working/Environmental Conditions:

• Working conditions involves some exposure to moderate risk of accident and require following basic safety precautions.
• Physical demands include moderate physical activity that includes prolonged standing and/or walking, handling moderate weight objects and/or using or carrying equipment.
• Some stooping, lifting or carrying objects light weight may be required.
• May require work beyond normal working hours, weekends, and holidays.
• May require travel.

UA EEO Statement:

It is the policy of Texas Southern University to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, individuals with disability, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its programs, activities, admissions or employment policies. This policy of equal opportunity is strictly observed in all University employment-related activities such as advertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, employment training, compensation, promotion, termination, and employment benefits. This policy expressly prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, genetic history, national origin, individuals with disability, age, citizenship status, or protected veteran status. This policy shall be adhered to in accordance with the provisions of all applicable federal, state and local laws, including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

Manual of Administrative Policies and Procedures

Open Until Filled (overrides close field) :

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Open to all applicants.

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