|
|
Title: Assistant Athletic Trainer
Website: https://employment.angelo.edu/postings/5743
Institution: Angelo State University
Governing Body: NCAA II
Start Date: August 2024 (or as soon as possible)
City: San Angelo
State: TX
Salary: $45,000-$55,000 (commensurate with experience)
Description: Assist the Director of Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer in developing and implementing the sports medicine program for intercollegiate athletics. Including assisting with injury prevention programs, injury evaluations, injury management, injury treatment and rehabilitation, educational programs and counseling for student-athletes, as well as directing graduate assistants and student employees to perform predefined tasks. Assist the Director of Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer with athletic training services (preventative, diagnostic, and rehabilitative) for the athletic department, including attendance at scheduled team and individual practices and home and away competitions as necessary.
- Assist with coordinating and conducting all student athlete welfare initiatives, i.e. sickle cell testing, concussion management screening and testing, and athletic nutritional programs, personal health and safety awareness programs, etc. Including assisting with coordination and scheduling of physical examinations and medical referrals for student-athletes related to practice and/or competition.
- Work with the strength and conditioning staff to ensure safety in the design and implementation of fitness, nutrition, and conditioning programs customized to meet individual student-athlete’s needs. Communicate effectively with student-athletes, coaches, and parents of student-athletes, regarding all of the following: injuries, availability for practice and / or competition, surgery and/or options, payment, services provided, and coordination of insurance payments when necessary.
- Assist the Director of Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer with drug testing program, including: coordination of local testing, coordinating procedures for “positives,” and communicating results to coaches, student-athletes, and the director of athletics.
- Responsible for complying with all NCAA, LSC, Angelo State University, and Texas Tech System policies, rules, and regulations. Keep accurate records and documentation regarding all injury assessments, evaluations (pre and post season), medical referrals, insurance information, rehabilitation, and treatment. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training, Kinesiology, or a directly related field from an accredited regional university or college is required. A minimum of four (4) years athletic training experience required. A Master’s degree in Athletic Training, Kinesiology, or directly related field is preferred. A license from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation is required, with certification by the Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers is preferred. Three (3) plus years of athletic training at the university level preferred. Athletic training experience in the sport of football preferred.
Instructions To Apply: Apply at this link or email resume to mpotthoff@angelo.edu
https://employment.angelo.edu/postings/5743
Contact: Megan Potthoff mpotthoff@angelo.edu
|