Athletic Trainer & Risk Management

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.

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PURPOSE

This position is primarily responsible for assisting in the daily operation of the Recreation and DWC Athletic Training Program and Risk Management efforts. Central to this role is providing on-site medical coverage as an athletic trainer during Intramural Sports, Sport Club activities, & Summer Camps. Reporting directly to the Associate Director of Programs and working in partnership with the Competitive Sports team, this staff member will assist in providing evaluation and preventative care to student participants.

DESCRIPTION

Functional Area 1: Athletic Trainer & Risk Management (50% Effort)

• Responsible for coordinating and delivering athletic training services to assigned teams including prevention, recognition, game coverage 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.
• Deliver athletic training services to club/intramural student-athletes, under the direction of the oversight 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.
• Organize and coordinate the inventory of athletic training equipment and supplies.
• Assist with injury prevention for summer camp programs with the Assistant Director of Family Programs & Marketing.
• Supervise the clinical experiences of the athletic training students and assist the Director with other duties related to the Athletic Training Program and wellbeing.
• Assist in the development and implementation of risk management policies and procedures for Recreational Sports including but not limited to Baseline Concussion Testing/Concussion Management Policies and Procedures, Emergency Action Plans, Injury/Accident Report management, Risk Management Audits and facility maintenance logs.

Functional Area 2: Planning & Administration (15% Effort)

• Serves in a leadership role on the Recreational Sports Safety Committee collaborating with staff compiling and producing a semester/annual calendar safety audit during the academic year for the Rec Sport student staff.
• Assist with tracking and maintaining records of employee certifications.

Functional Area 3: Program Risk Management (35% Effort)

• Assist 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 for Comp Sports & Summer Camps.
• Assist in the day-to-day program planning for summer camp.
• Assist the Director with the Departmental Emergency Communication Plan.
• Maintain and track safety equipment, including, though not limited to Lifeguard equipment, First Aid Kits, First Aid/CPR/AED training equipment, and AEDs.
• Work with the Rec Sports Leadership Team on conducting in-service trainings (beyond first aid/cpr certification) for professional and student staff on Safety & Risk management.
• Serve as the Lead instructor and administrator for the American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid certification courses offered by the DWC.
• Assists in the development and reporting of compliance policies and procedures for the Dugan Wellness Center.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in athletic training, sports administration, related field.
• One year full-time experience or three years part-time, paid or voluntary experience as a student trainer.
• Must be able to obtain State of Texas License to practice Athletic Training within six months of hire.
• Requires work beyond normal working hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's in athletic training / student Affairs related areas.
• Trainer Certification by a nationally recognized agency.
• First Aid CPR/AED Instructor.
• Certified in the Board of Certification (BOC).

SALARY

$43,888 - $47,000 Annually Approx. (Dependent upon education and experience.)

BENEFITS

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. Details on insurance, wellness opportunities, tuition benefits, retirement, and time off are available via provided links.