Assistant Athletic Trainer

Agency: Prairie View A&M University

Department: Athletic Administration

Proposed Minimum Salary: Commensurate

Job Location: Prairie View, Texas

Job Type: Staff

Job Description:

This position assists the head trainer in all areas of Sports Medicine, including but not limited to assisting with team coverage (proposed Men's Basketball/Tennis) during practice sessions, team competitions at home and away, pre-game and post-game treatments, and other duties as assigned.

The salary is determined in accordance with the University’s compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates’ education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and delivers 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.
• Delivers 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.
• Assists with maintaining comprehensive medical records for individual student-athletes, daily injury reports for all athletes, and annual injury report summarizing injuries, treatments, and follow up care. Supervises the clinical experiences of the athletic training students and assist the AT Program Director with other duties related to the Athletic Training Program. Organizes and coordinates the inventory of athletic training equipment and supplies. Hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates graduate assistant athletic trainers.
• Provides coverage of all home and away events as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree.
• No prior experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills.
• General knowledge of NCAA rules.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.

Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses:

• Certified in the Board of Certification (BOC). Texas athletic trainer license or temporary permit by date of hire.

Other Requirements:

• Requires work beyond normal working hours, weekends, and holidays.

Job Posting Close Date: 02/02/2026

Required Attachments:

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

Application Submission Guidelines:

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.

The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.

Background Check Requirements:

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.