Assistant Athletic Trainer

Job Title

Assistant Athletic Trainer

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Athletic Administration

Proposed Minimum Salary

$2,643.60 monthly

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

To assist the Athletic Trainer/Sports Medicine staff in providing services, including, but not limited to the evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries to all student athletes. Will assist with the daily operation of the athletic training room and treatment areas.

This position may pay more than the salary listed above depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.   

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and delivers athletic training services to assigned teams 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.

• Delivers athletic training services to varsity student-athletes, under the direction of the head athletic trainer and team 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.

• Assists 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. Supervises the clinical experiences of the athletic training students and assist the AT Program Director with other duties related to the Athletic Training Program. Organizes and coordinates the inventory of athletic training equipment and supplies. Hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates graduate assistant athletic trainers.

• Provides coverage of all home and away events as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in athletic training, sports administration, or related field.

• No prior experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Ability to work under stress.

• Ability to comprehend technical aspects of communications equipment.

• Communication skills.

• Keyboarding skills.

Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses:

• Certified in the Board of Certification (BOC). Texas athletic trainer license or temporary permit by date of hire.

Other Requirements:

• Must be able to work beyond normal working hours, weekends and holidays.

• Must be able to travel.

Job Posting Close Date:  

Required Attachments: 

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box.  Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional. 

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae 

Application Submission Guidelines:  

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site. 

The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process. 

Background Check Requirements: 

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/AffirmativeAction/Veterans/Disability Employer. 

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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.