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Who We Are

Texas A&M Athletics department is committed to building champions through academic achievement, athletic excellence, and national recognition of student-athletes, teams, and programs. We are a proud member of the Southeastern Conference, with more than 650 Texas A&M student-athletes competing at the NCAA Division 1-A level in20 varsity sports.

What We Want

The Athletic Trainer is responsible for the prevention, care, and treatment of injuries to athletes using necessary knowledge of injury patterns and modern principle of athletic training. Supervises and educates student athletic trainers. The successful candidate would also have athletic training department administrative responsibilities based on interest, skillset/experience, and departmental need.This athletic training position will assist the Assistant Athletic Trainer for Swim & Dive.

What You Need To Know

Salary: Commensurate based on selected candidates experience.

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.

Other: Travel required with assigned sport. Ability to work flexible hours (nights, weekend and holidays) as required to complete assigned duties.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a specialized curriculum accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.

• One-year full-time experience or three years part-time, paid, or voluntary experience as a student trainer.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• Must be certified by the Board of Certification of the National Athletic Trainers Association.

• Ability to sit for State of Texas License to practice Athletic Training.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Computer skills.

• Medical & First Aid skills.

• Joint taping and Physical Therapy skills.

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree.

• CPR Certification.

• Automatic External Defibrillator Certification.

Responsibilities

TREATMENT/REHAB

• Evaluates, treats, and rehabilitates injuries of TAMU athletes.

• Tapes, places braces, and prepares student athletes for practice and games (events) of assigned sports.

ATHLETE CARE

• Attends and supervises, for safety preventive and emergency care, student athletes at practices and games (events) of assigned sports.

• Travels, as directed and required, with assigned teams.

ATHLETE CARE

• Coordinates with the Assistant Athletics Director of Sports Nutrition appropriate meals and supplements utilized by student athletes.

• Charts and performs record keeping of student athlete injuries, utilizing current record keeping systems and protocols.

• Coordinates and consulates with Physicians, student athletes, and medical facilities regarding health care.

• Consults with coaches and parents regarding student athlete health care.

MANAGEMENT

• Assists in management of student athletic trainer apprenticeship education and sport scheduling.

• Assists in the maintenance and supervision of athletic training room, equipment, and supply inventory.

COMPLIANCE

• Maintains continual and thorough familiarity with all applicable NCAA, Southeastern Conference, and Texas A&M University rules and regulations.

• This position works to establish and ensure communication and enforcement of rules and regulations for all staff members and student workers supervised.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacationeach month

• Automatic enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

• Professional Development: All employees have access to freeLinkedIn Learningtraining, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

• Educational release time and tuition assistancefor completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens ourcorevalueswhich are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume' or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

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.