Posting Number: SRGV8390
Number of
Vacancies: 2
Location: Edinburg, Texas
Department: Athletics
FLSA: Exempt
Scope of
Job:
Associate Athletic Trainer
To supervise and lead the day-to-day operations of the athletic training area.
Provides support in the medical supervision and care of student athletes and monitors the safety of equipment and procedures. Provides
administrative oversight and support for assigned operations.
Assistant Athletic Trainer
To assist in the medical
supervision and care of student athletes and in monitoring the safety of equipment and procedures; to provide administrative support.
Responsible to assist with the medical and injury related needs of student athletes.
Description of
Duties:
Associate Athletic Trainer
- Evaluates athletic related injuries and determines appropriate subsequent
care or referral. - Leads, mentors and guides assigned athletic assistants.
- Manages and ensures medical supply levels are
appropriate at all times within the athletic training rooms. - Responsible for ensuring all medical equipment is properly functioning
and coordinates maintenance as needed. - Serves as main point of contact for concussion and EMR software.
- Directs clinical
mentor for assistant CAT (Certified Athletic Trainer) in facility. - Responsible for assisting with the medical and injury related
needs of student athletes to include transportation to appropriate medical facilities. - Directs medical supervision of team
practices and events. - Implements medical emergency action plan in event of medical emergencies.
- Documents injuries,
treatments, and rehabilitation. - Responsible for preparing and maintaining medical records.
- Develops appropriate
flexibility and strength programs for injury prevention. - Develops progressive rehabilitation programs post-injury safe return to
activity. - Responsible for administering the daily treatment of student athletes including stretching, massage, and therapeutic
modalities. - Plans, coordinates and reviews physical exam processes and drug testing procedures.
- Travels with sports team
for medical coverage and student care on the road. - Supervises and instructs student trainers in the internship program.
- Counsels student athletes on injury, health, safety and nutrition topics.
- Responsible for the annual evaluation, training, and
professional development of assigned staff. - Assists with pre and post practice and event preparation of student athletes and sport
venue. - Attends regularly scheduled compliance meetings to maintain knowledge of current and recently established policies.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Assistant Athletic Trainer
- Evaluates athletic related injuries and
determines appropriate subsequent care or referral. - Directs medical supervision of team practices and events.
- Implements
medical emergency action plan in event of medical emergency. - Documents injuries, treatments and rehabilitation.
- Maintains
medical records. - Develops appropriate flexibility and strength programs for injury prevention.
- Develops progressive
rehabilitation programs post-injury safe return to activity. - Oversees and administers daily treatment of student athletes including
stretching, massage and therapeutic modalities. - Coordinates physical exam process and drug testing procedures.
- Travels
with sports team for medical coverage and student care on the road. - Supervises and instructs student trainers in the internship
program. - Counsels student athletes on injury, health, safety and nutrition topics.
- Assists with pre and post practice and
event preparation of student athletes and sport venue. - Schedules and transports injured student athletes to appropriate medical
facilities. - Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Supervision Received:
General supervision from
immediate supervisor.
Supervision Given:
May supervise assigned student trainers.
Required
Education:
Associate Athletic TrainerBachelors degree in athletic training, kinesiology, or related field from an accredited
university.Assistant Athletic TrainerBachelors degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
Preferred
Education:
Masters degree from in Kinesiology, Physical Education, Athletic Training, or Sports Medicine from an accredited
institution of higher education.
Licenses/Certifications:
As condition of employment this position requires the applicant
to be authorized to operate a University-Owned Vehicle for Official University Business. Per University of Texas System Policy 157,
applicants will be subject to a motor vehicle record check for their most recent thirty-six (36) month history. Out of State Drivers are
required to submit a 36-month history MVR from their prior State of residence(s).NATA BOC Certification or eligible for certification
exam.Texas License as an Athletic Trainer through Texas Department of Health or be eligible for exam.
Required
Experience:
Associate Athletic Trainer
- One (1) year of experience in Sports Medicine field or applicable
medical field setting involving care, prevention, evaluation, treatment, or rehabilitation of injuries. - Knowledge of NCAA and
University athletic policies and procedures.
Assistant Athletic Trainer
- One (1) year experience in Sports
Medicine field or applicable medical field setting involving care, prevention, evaluation, treatment or rehabilitation of injuries. - Knowledge of NCAA and University athletic policies and procedures.
Preferred
Experience:
N/A
Equipment:
Use of standard office equipment, personal computer, and audio/visual equipment. Use of
ultrasound therapy, electrical stimulation therapy, hydrotherapy tank, hydrocollator unit, microcurrent stim therapy.
Working
Conditions:
Long and varied hours. Frequent weekend and evening activities. Travel with overnight and/or multi-day stays required.
Possibility of working in dangerous conditions such as blood borne pathogen related areas. Possibility of working in inclement weather
conditions (i.e. cold, heat, rain, etc.) Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or
constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which
requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.
Other:
- Understand that violation(s) of NCAA
rules could result in sanctions being placed against the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and the University. - Have
familiarity and knowledge of NCAA Division I rules required as part of job duties. - Ability to exhibit integrity with high ethical
standards and strict adherence to NCAA, conference, university and departmental rules and regulations as well as solid commitment to
academic integrity, student-athlete welfare, and any applicable NCAA standards.
Physical Capabilities: N/A
Employment
Category: Full-Time
Minimum Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary: Commensurate with
Experience
Position Available Date: 07/10/2025
Grant Funded Position: No
If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration
Date:
EEO Statement:
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal
employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title
VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and
the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures
non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled
persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Dear Applicant,
Human
Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The
confidential information includes the following:
Date of Birth
Social Security
Number
Gender
Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are
advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.
If you have any
questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956)665-8880 and/or [email protected].
Additional Information:
UTRGV is a distributed location institution
and working location is subject to change based on need.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC).
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR &
Talent Development .
To apply, visit https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/50044jeid-a373500a0771a2499017db6131432d81
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