"Associate Head Athletic Trainer"

This position is responsible for coordinating and delivering athletic training services to assigned teams (Men's Basketball) 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. This position is also responsible for assisting the head athletic trainer with day-to-day management of the athletic training facilities and staff and assisting with various administrative tasks.

Functional Area 1: Sports Coverage (40% Effort)

• Deliver athletic training services to student-athletes, including prevention, recognition, evaluation and treatment of athletic injuries; acute care and emergency response; rehabilitation and reconditioning; and health care administration.
• Provide coverage of all home and away events as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer.

Functional Area 2: Administration (55% Effort)

• Assist Head Athletic Trainer with managing day-to-day operations, medical claims, insurance, Standard Operating Procedures, ordering supplies, budget maintenance, and recruitment of assistant athletic trainers.
• Participate in development, implementation, and maintenance of policies, objectives, and planning.
• Oversee monthly records of emergency medical equipment, maintain inventory of facilities, organize annual safety and calibration, review EAP execution, mentor and supervise assistant athletic trainers, and assist with pre-participation physical exams and clinical experiences.

Functional Area 3: Other Duties (5% Effort)

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training.
• Two (2) years of related experience with collegiate athletics team.
• Certified in the Board of Certification (BOC).
• Texas athletic trainer license or temporary permit by date of hire.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, excellent organizational skills, and intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's Degree in Athletic Training or related field.
• Three (3) years of directly 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, as a Preceptor for an Athletic Training Program, and in teaching, evaluating, and supervising athletic training students.