ASSOCIATE ATHLETIC TRAINER/ASSISTANT ATHLETIC TRAINER

Posting Number: SRGV8390

Number of Vacancies: 1

Location: Edinburg, Texas

Department: Athletics

FLSA: Exempt

Scope of Job:

Associate Athletic Trainer

To supervise and lead the day-to-day operations of the athletic training area. Provides support in the medical supervision and care of student athletes and monitors the safety of equipment and procedures. Provides administrative oversight and support for assigned operations.

Assistant Athletic Trainer

To assist in the medical supervision and care of student athletes and in monitoring the safety of equipment and procedures; to provide administrative support. Responsible to assist with the medical and injury related needs of student athletes.

Description of Duties:

Associate Athletic Trainer

• Evaluates athletic related injuries and determines appropriate subsequent care or referral.
• Leads, mentors and guides assigned athletic assistants.
• Manages and ensures medical supply levels are appropriate at all times within the athletic training rooms.
• Responsible for ensuring all medical equipment is properly functioning and coordinates maintenance as needed.
• Serves as main point of contact for concussion and EMR software.
• Directs clinical mentor for assistant CAT (Certified Athletic Trainer) in facility.
• Responsible for assisting with the medical and injury related needs of student athletes to include transportation to appropriate medical facilities.
• Directs medical supervision of team practices and events.
• Implements medical emergency action plan in event of medical emergencies.
• Documents injuries, treatments, and rehabilitation.
• Responsible for preparing and maintaining medical records.
• Develops appropriate flexibility and strength programs for injury prevention.
• Develops progressive rehabilitation programs post-injury safe return to activity.
• Responsible for administering the daily treatment of student athletes including stretching, massage, and therapeutic modalities.
• Plans, coordinates and reviews physical exam processes and drug testing procedures.
• Travels with sports team for medical coverage and student care on the road.
• Supervises and instructs student trainers in the internship program.
• Counsels student athletes on injury, health, safety and nutrition topics.
• Responsible for the annual evaluation, training, and professional development of assigned staff.
• Assists with pre and post practice and event preparation of student athletes and sport venue.
• Attends regularly scheduled compliance meetings to maintain knowledge of current and recently established policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Assistant Athletic Trainer

• Evaluates athletic related injuries and determines appropriate subsequent care or referral.
• Directs medical supervision of team practices and events.
• Implements medical emergency action plan in event of medical emergency.
• Documents injuries, treatments and rehabilitation.
• Maintains medical records.
• Develops appropriate flexibility and strength programs for injury prevention.
• Develops progressive rehabilitation programs post-injury safe return to activity.
• Oversees and administers daily treatment of student athletes including stretching, massage and therapeutic modalities.
• Coordinates physical exam process and drug testing procedures.
• Travels with sports team for medical coverage and student care on the road.
• Supervises and instructs student trainers in the internship program.
• Counsels student athletes on injury, health, safety and nutrition topics.
• Assists with pre and post practice and event preparation of student athletes and sport venue.
• Schedules and transports injured student athletes to appropriate medical facilities.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Supervision Received: General supervision from immediate supervisor.

Supervision Given: May supervise assigned student trainers.

Required Education: Associate Athletic Trainer Bachelor’s degree in athletic training, kinesiology, or related field from an accredited university. Assistant Athletic Trainer Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education.

Preferred Education: Master’s degree from in Kinesiology, Physical Education, Athletic Training, or Sports Medicine from an accredited institution of higher education.

Licenses/Certifications: As condition of employment this position requires the applicant to be authorized to operate a University-Owned Vehicle for Official University Business. Per University of Texas System Policy 157, applicants will be subject to a motor vehicle record check for their most recent thirty-six (36) month history. Out of State Drivers are required to submit a 36-month history MVR from their prior State of residence(s). NATA BOC Certification or eligible for certification exam. Texas License as an Athletic Trainer through Texas Department of Health or be eligible for exam.

Required Experience: Associate Athletic Trainer One (1) year of experience in Sports Medicine field or applicable medical field setting involving care, prevention, evaluation, treatment, or rehabilitation of injuries. Knowledge of NCAA and University athletic policies and procedures. Assistant Athletic Trainer One (1) year experience in Sports Medicine field or applicable medical field setting involving care, prevention, evaluation, treatment or rehabilitation of injuries. Knowledge of NCAA and University athletic policies and procedures.

Preferred Experience: N/A

Equipment: Use of standard office equipment, personal computer, and audio/visual equipment. Use of ultrasound therapy, electrical stimulation therapy, hydrotherapy tank, hydrocollator unit, microcurrent stim therapy.

Working Conditions: Long and varied hours. Frequent weekend and evening activities. Travel with overnight and/or multi-day stays required. Possibility of working in dangerous conditions such as blood borne pathogen related areas. Possibility of working in inclement weather conditions (i.e. cold, heat, rain, etc.) Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

Other: Understand that violation(s) of NCAA rules could result in sanctions being placed against the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and the University. Have familiarity and knowledge of NCAA Division I rules required as part of job duties. Ability to exhibit integrity with high ethical standards and strict adherence to NCAA, conference, university and departmental rules and regulations as well as solid commitment to academic integrity, student-athlete welfare, and any applicable NCAA standards.

Physical Capabilities: N/A

Employment Category: Full-Time

Minimum Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Posted Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Position Available Date: 07/10/2025

Grant Funded Position: No

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EEO Statement: It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: Date of Birth, Social Security Number, Gender, Ethnicity/Race. Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956)665-8880 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.

Additional Information: UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need. All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered. Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development. To apply, visit https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/48322