Athletic Trainer- Football

About the role

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 in 20 varsity sports . What We Want The Athletic Trainer, under direction, is responsible for the prevention, care and treatment of injuries to student-athletes, using necessary knowledge of injury patterns and modern principle of athletic training. Collects samples for drug testing. Supervises and educates student athletic trainers. 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. Working nights, weekends, and holidays as required to complete assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

• Treatment/Rehab - Evaluates, treats and rehabilitates injuries to TAMU athletes. Responsible for taping, bracing and preparation of student athletes for practice and games (events) of assigned sports.
• Supervision - Assists in supervision of student athletic trainer apprenticeship education and sport scheduling. Assists in maintenance and supervision of athletic training room, equipment and supply inventory.
• Licenses - Literature review and continuing education sufficient to maintain professional licenses and certifications.
• Drug Testing - Collection of urine samples for drug testing.

Requirements

• Required Education and Experience
• Bachelor's degree in a specialized curriculum accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.
• One year of full-time, or three years of 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.
• Preferred Licenses and Certifications:
• CPR Certification. Automatic External Defibrillator Certification.
• Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Computer skills, medical & First Aid skills, joint taping, Physical Therapy skills. Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Preferred Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Knowledge of Drug Testing.
• Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Benefits

Additional Information

Job Title Athletic Trainer- Football Agency Texas A&M University Department Athletic Director Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description 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 our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

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