Under physician supervision, provide care and prevention of athletic injuries for all sports. Clinician works with TSU Athletic teams, coaching staff, and medical staff to perform duties as outlined by the six domains of athletic training (prevent, protect, evaluate, assess, rehabilitate and counsel).
Essential Duties Summary:
Assist in the daily running/upkeep of all of the Athletic training facilities.
Responsible for completing all necessary requirements of Athletic Training involved in intercollegiate sports.
Provides injury prevention, evaluation, management, and treatment of athletic injuries, short- and long-term evaluation of athletic injuries, education and counseling of student athletes
Supports medical clearing, medical counseling and completing all medical documentation as well as comply with confidentiality of documentation.
Records and maintains appropriate medical records and treatment given
Coordinates and manages inventory and bidding / ordering of supplies/ maintaining safety regulations.
Assists in the daily health care of the student-athletes
Distributes protocol of therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation to athletic related injuries as well as providing the necessary insurance paperwork to student-athletes.
Serves as head athletic trainer for two teams, as assigned
Responsible for maintaining state licensure and/or national certification by annually completing the necessary continuing educational units (CEU).
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
% FTE:
1.0
Hiring Range:
$41,976.00 - $52,470.00
Education:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Athletic Training.
Required Licensing/Certification:
Preferred or eligible for Texas state license from the Texas Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers Current CPR/BLS CertificationCurrent AED CertificationTexas Athletic Training Licensure or eligible (Must receive within 6 months of hire) BOC Certification preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
Knowledge of NCAA and SWAC Conference regulations specifically as they apply to the institutional policies and procedures
Basic Microsoft Word and Excel, Google Sheets/Drive or willing to learn
Basic Microsoft Teams skills or willing to learn
Ability to:
Perform athletic training.
Work with a diverse student population.
Effectively communicate with athletic personnel
Problem-solving and decision-making skills
Work Experience:
Preferably one year at the Division I level. One to three years' experience certified athletic trainer preferred
Working/Environmental Conditions:
May require work beyond normal working hours, weekends, and holidays.
May require travel.
Working conditions involve some exposure to moderate risk of accident and require following basic safety precautions.
Physical demands include moderate physical activity that includes prolonged standing and/or walking, handling moderate weight objects and/or using or carrying equipment. Some stooping, lifting or carrying objects light weight may be required.
UA EEO Statement:
It is the policy of Texas Southern University to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, individuals with disability, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its programs, activities, admissions or employment policies. This policy of equal opportunity is strictly observed in all University employment-related activities such as advertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, employment training, compensation, promotion, termination, and employment benefits. This policy expressly prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, genetic history, national origin, individuals with disability, age, citizenship status, or protected veteran status. This policy shall be adhered to in accordance with the provisions of all applicable federal, state and local laws, including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
