Assistant Athletic Trainer

Assistant Athletic Trainer

PURPOSE

This position is responsible for coordinating and delivering athletic training services to assigned teams including: prevention, recognition, evaluation and treatment of athletic injuries; acute care and emergency response to athletic injuries; rehabilitation and reconditioning of athletic injuries; and health care administration for the student athletes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Functional Area 1: Medical Records

Percent Effort: 40%

• Assist with maintaining comprehensive medical records for individual student-athletes
• Maintain daily injury reports for all athletes.
• Maintain annual injury report summarizing injuries, treatments, and follow up care.

Functional Area 2: In-House Supervision

Percent Effort: 10%

• Supervise athletic training students and assist the AT Program Director with other duties related to the Athletic Training Program.
• Organize and coordinate the inventory of athletic training equipment and supplies.

Functional Area 3: Sports Coverage

Percent Effort: 50%

• Provide coverage of all home and away events to which the Head Athletic Trainer has assigned.
• Deliver athletic training services to varsity student-athletes, under the direction of the head athletic trainer and team physician, including; prevention, recognition, evaluation and treatment of athletic injuries; acute care and emergency response to athletic injuries; rehabilitation and reconditioning of athletic injuries; and health care administration for the student-athletes.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in athletic training, sports administration, or related field.
• Certified by the Board of Certification (BOC). Texas athletic trainer license or temporary permit by date of hire.
• Experience in using electronic medical records documentation systems.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to occasionally work evening hours and/or weekends when required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in athletic training, sports administration, or related field.
• One (1) year related experience.
• Certification as an American Red Cross Instructor for CPR for the Professional Rescuer.
• Experience as an athletic trainer with college sports teams. Knowledgeable of NCAA rules.
• Experience as a Preceptor for an Athletic Training Program.
• Experience in teaching, evaluating, and supervising athletic training students in clinical performance.

NOTE: Employment may be impacted by the Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025 and the moratorium issued by Texas Governor Abbott on January 27, 2026.