Assistant Athletic Trainer
Job Summary/Description:
The Assistant Athletic Trainer supports the Director of Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer in providing comprehensive athletic training services—including preventative care, diagnosis, rehabilitation, and injury management—for student-athletes across all athletic programs. Responsibilities include attending scheduled team and individual practices, as well as home and away competitions, as assigned.
Typical Duties/Job Duties:
- Assist with coordinating and delivering student-athlete wellness initiatives, including sickle cell testing, concussion management, nutritional programs, and health and safety awareness campaigns.
- Help schedule and manage physical examinations and medical referrals for student-athletes related to practices and competitions.
- Collaborate with strength and conditioning staff to ensure safe design and implementation of customized fitness, nutrition, and conditioning programs.
- Communicate effectively with student-athletes, coaches, and parents regarding injuries, recovery timelines, treatment plans, and insurance coordination when necessary.
- Assist in administering the drug testing program, including scheduling local testing, managing procedures for positive results, and communicating outcomes appropriately.
- Maintain accurate and detailed records, including injury assessments, evaluations, treatment plans, medical referrals, rehabilitation progress, and insurance information.
- Ensure compliance with NCAA, Lone Star Conference (LSC), Angelo State University, and Texas Tech University System policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge
- Intercollegiate sports programs and athletic department operations
- Human anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics relevant to athletic performance
- Best practices for the prevention, care, and treatment of athletic injuries
Skills
- Strong oral and written communication for interacting with student-athletes, coaches, medical professionals, and parents
- Effective record-keeping and documentation of injuries, treatments, and rehabilitation progress
- Ability to use athletic training tools, technology, and rehabilitation equipment
Abilities
- Perform the duties of a licensed/certified athletic trainer in compliance with NCAA, LSC, and institutional standards
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with student-athletes, coaching staff, medical personnel, and colleagues
- Respond calmly and efficiently in emergency situations and make sound, timely decisions under pressure
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training, Kinesiology, or a directly related field from an accredited regional university or college is required.
- A minimum of four (4) years athletic training experience required.
- A Master’s degree in Athletic Training, Kinesiology, or directly related field is preferred.
- A license from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation is required, with certification by the NATA Board of Certification is preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A Master’s degree in Athletic Training, Kinesiology, or directly related field is preferred.
- A license from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation is required, with certification by the NATA Board of Certification is preferred.
- Three (3) plus years of athletic training at the university level preferred. Athletic training experience in the sport of football preferred.
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