Job Summary
The primary responsibilities of the Athletic Trainer at Cisco College are to organize, administer and coordinate all aspects of the Athletic Training program by providing advanced professional skills as an Athletic Trainer through treatment of injuries, counseling, training, and proper budgetary management. General duties consist of developing and improving athletic opportunities for student-athletes; examining, researching, and making recommendations for improving the current athletic training…
program; preparing and administrating the annual athletic training budget; oversight and development of a recruiting strategy that fits with the Cisco College philosophy for student recruitment; and developing a cooperative working environment with the faculty and other departments of the College.
A commitment to the comprehensive role of the community college as stated in the College Mission will be demonstrated through contributions to the College such as advising, committee work, and collaborating with faculty to encourage student success. Cooperation and working harmoniously with College and School District personnel and the public are imperative for the success of the athletic training program. The Athletic Trainer is expected to accomplish assigned duties in an efficient, effective and competent manner, and to strive for improvement and excellence in all work performed. All Cisco College employees are expected to follow College policies, rules, regulations, and guidelines that relate to the specific position.
Primary Duties
Organizes and administers all phases of the athletic training
Organizes recruitment of student athletic trainers. Develops and assigns geographical areas for recruitment and determines recipients of athletic training
Prepares student athletic trainers schedules and organizes travel arrangements for out-of-town games and practices.
Coordinates all strategic aspects of the athletic training
Coordinates the purchase of all athletic training equipment and supplies, the care of equipment and facilities, and the reconditioning of
Serves as spokesperson for the athletic training program promoting the College through contact with local businesses, civic groups, boosters, alumni, high schools, and other colleges and
Develop relationships with other athletic training programs in order to facilitate opportunities for our athletic training
Examine and research potential for recommendations for improving our athletic training
Develop a plan for administering our athletic training program within the budget provided for our athletic training
Teach assigned courses within the Kinesiology
Ensures and stresses compliance with NJCAA rules and regulations, as well as conference rules and regulations, governing all athletic
Provides leadership in carrying out the mission and policies of the College and maintain a close working relationship with the Athletic Director in understanding the intent of those
Develop and maintain a congenial working relationship with the faculty in order to improve student learning by encouraging academics as a priority for student-athletes.
Participate actively in the College’s Institutional Effectiveness Program and other committee work as may be
Communicate clearly and effectively using the College’s
Performs other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Texas State Athletic Trainer license/ATC
Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited
Certified member in good standing with National Athletic Trainers’ Association
CPR/AED and First Aid Certified
Preferred Qualifications
Excellent organizational skills
Knowledge of NJCAA rules and
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in
Ability to foster a cooperative work
Active participation in relevant professional activities and
3 years’ experience working as an athletic
For candidates who do not meet all the minimum qualifications, a combination of education and experience providing comparable knowledge and abilities will be considered.