Job Title
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Agency
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Department
Athletics Programs - Training
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Corpus Christi, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a
Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution
(MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54
foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time
Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly
talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and
graduate degrees, including doctoral programs. As a member of the
Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of
resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to
collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member
institutions and associated agencies.
TAMU-CC's beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on
Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best
College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern,
attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support
facilities.
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.
BENEFITS (rules, policies, eligibility apply)
From our generous
benefits package and
professional development opportunities, to our retirement programs
and our commitment to service excellence, the Island University is
an engaging and rewarding place to work.
Insurance
- Medical
- $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university
contribution ($920 value).
- Up to 83% of premium covered by the university:
- Employee and Spouse
- Employee and Children
- Employee and Family coverage
- Dental & Vision
- Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability,
Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account
On-campus wellness
opportunities
Work Life
Solutions:
- Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and
Legal Resources
Tuition
Benefits:
- Public Loan Forgiveness
- Book scholarships
- 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year
(other rules may apply).
Retirement
- Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement
Plan (ORP)
- Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan
Time Off:
- 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month.
- 8 hours of sick leave time off every month.
- 8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave.
- 12-15 paid holidays each year.
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.
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