About this role
Job Family Group: StaffDepartment/Office: Recreation and Sports CampsTime Type: Part timeCompensation: Please note, starting salaries are based on factors including internal equity, relevant experience, and education. Exemption Status: ExemptJob Description:
Responsible for the coordination and administration of all aspects of the athletic training room and sports medicine offerings for the intercollegiate athletic programs as deemed by the Head Athletic Trainer.
• Onsite care and management of injuries and illnesses including: prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation.
• Provides accommodation recommendations, related to sport, for student athletes with restrictions or limitations.
• Assists with accident insurance claims processing. Minimizes risk of injury through awareness, education and prevention strategies. Maintains student athlete insurance information.
• Assists with training, scheduling and payroll for student staff.
• Assists with physical examinations and screenings. Assists with drug testing per department policy.
• Makes appropriate physician’s referrals and appointments.
• Communicates with physicians and coaching staff regarding the injury status of athletes.
• Assists the Athletic Director and coaching staff in determining whether the athletic facility is in optimal and safe condition. Helps monitor weather conditions and dangerous environments (humidity/lightning).
• Coordinates the purchasing and use of all equipment and supplies needed for the operation of the athletic training facility, in accordance with University policies.
• Adheres to conference guidelines, including visiting team accommodations and services.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
• Abides by NCAA Division III rules and regulations.
• Cooperates and collaborates with other employees in the spirit of teamwork and collegiality and interacts with confidence, patience and integrity to provide professional leadership during emergencies.
• Complies with all Trinity University policies and guidelines.
• Performs other duties as required.
EDUCATION Required:
• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university.
Preferred:
• Master's degree or equivalent from four-year college or university.
EXPERIENCE Required:
• 1 year of experience with an intercollegiate athletic program.
• Administrative experience with operating an athletic training room.
Preferred:
• 3 years of experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Required:
• Knowledge of a large range of medical problems.
• Assessment, evaluation skills and working with other healthcare professionals.
• Ability to think critically and make independent decisions regarding the assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and return to play decisions per state licensure guidelines.
• Thorough and detailed with injury tracking and documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively in high stress/pressure situations when talking to patients, medical professionals, staff and families.
• Preferred:
• Ability to organize, prioritize and perform multiple tasks with little or no supervision.
• Therapeutic rehabilitation.
• Injury evaluation.
• Therapeutic modality usage.
• Manual therapy techniques.
• Documentation.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS Required:
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License and have a good driving history. May not have more than two moving violations in a three-year period.
• NATA BOC certification
• CPR/AED/First Aid
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
• All jobs require a current Criminal Background Check (CBC).
• Requires the hours of work necessary to fulfill responsibilities which may include evenings, weekends and traveling with teams.