Location: Kerrville,TX, USA
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES
The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for assisting the Head Athletic Trainer with all aspects of the sports medicine/athletic training program for the university.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Duties include, but are not limited to:
* Prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and management of athletic injuries
* Injury documentation
* Clinical instruction and supervision of work-study students
* Coverage of practices and competitions
* Interaction with individuals involved with university athletics and student-athlete healthcare
* Daily athletic training room operations
* Coordination of care for visiting athletic teams as needed
* Assisting the Head Athletic Trainer in managing funds by staying within an annual budget and maintaining comprehensive inventory of supplies
* Maintain upkeep and safeguarding of modalities
* Other duties that may be assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED
* Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training, Kinesiology, Exercise Science or related field
* Master's Degree in Athletic Training, Kinesiology, Sports Administration, Exercise Science or related field
* Certification by the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification.
* Licensed by the Texas Department of Health or eligible for licensure.
* American Red Cross CPR-Professional Rescuer Certified.
* Strong organization, written, and communication skills; basic computer knowledge.
* Adept in interpersonal skills and able to deal with a variety of people in public relations capacity.
* Ability to work independently as well as cooperatively with others.
* Ability to supervise work study students in the athletic training room and out at athletic events.
* Must have a valid Texas driver's license, related insurance and good driving record. Obtaining a CDL Driver's License will be required
WORKING CONDITIONS
* Occasional early morning and frequent late-night hours
* Weekend and holiday work as scheduled
* Out-of-town travel for inter-collegiate athletic contests (when possible) and meeting/conferences
* 75% walking or standing
* See attached Job Activities Sheet
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