Assistant Athletic Trainer

POSITION SUMMARY

The Assistant Athletic Trainer plays a vital role in supporting the health and performance of Huston-Tillotson University student-athletes. This position is responsible for assisting with the prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries, as well as coordinating educational programs and providing wellness counseling. Additionally, the Assistant Athletic Trainer will serve as the designated Athletics Healthcare Administrator for NAIA compliance.

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the daily operations of the athletic training facility and all aspects associated with administering and providing services and coverage for Huston-Tillotson University Intercollegiate Athletic Teams
• Provide injury care, prevention, evaluation, injury education and rehabilitation for Huston-Tillotson University scholar athletes participating in Intercollegiate Athletics
• This position is responsible for the overall management of athletic training room operations with oversight of sports medicine coverage of all intercollegiate varsity sports, cheer, and E-sports.
• Responsibilities include coordinating the care, prevention, and treatment of athletic injuries to student-athletes in all sports programs.
• Coordinate and schedule clinical assignments; practice, contest, and general athletic training room coverage.
• Additional duties include serving as the on-record Athletics Healthcare Administrator with the NAIA.
• Responsibilities for athletic training administrative duties as assigned.
• Assist with supervising, instructing, and evaluating the work of athletic training students assigned from other local universities.
• Assist in the coordination of medical insurance requirements, insurance claim processing, billing and filing; Referral of sports injuries to external medical facilities and injury record keeping.
• Must be able to lift more than 50 lbs. and stand for an extensive amount of time per day.
• Must be able to deal with heat and changing weather conditions.
• Working beyond normal 40-hour week is possible during seasonal activities; Must be able to work a flexible schedule which will include evenings, weekends, and some holidays.
• Directs, instructs, and supervises the activities of all personnel and student-athletes within the sport program.
• Demonstrates certification in CPR and first aid.
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned by Director of Intercollegiate Athletics

• Master's degree preferred in athletic training, sports medicine, or related field.
• Bachelor's degree required
• Relevant experience in coaching and athletic administration
• A minimum of three years of experience at a collegiate level is preferred.
• Licensure by the State of Texas and certification in Athletic Training from the National Athletic Training Association Board of Certification.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be currently qualified in CPR/AED and First Aid
• Certification-related expenses are reimbursed upon hire, including those for NATA, CPR/AED, and First Aid.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Superior organizational skills and high energy level with demonstrated competence in program development, administration, decision-making, and fiscal management skills
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team relationship and with diverse populations of students, faculty, staff, alumni, public, and the media
• Commitment to the establishment of an effective intercollegiate athletics program for the College and maintenance of positive relationships with the public
• Skills in counseling, communication, public relations, and organizational planning and management
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Commitment to the Mission and Vision of the University

SUPERVISION

• This position of Assistant Athletic Trainer reports to the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and to the Director of Sports Performance.

SALARY RANGE

• $43,260 plus benefits!

POSITION STATUS

• Full-time; in-person

SETTING

Founded in 1875, Huston-Tillotson University is Austin's first institution of higher education. The University is an independent, liberal arts, church-related, historically black institution located on a 23-acre tree-lined campus near downtown Austin, Texas. The University is affiliated with the United Methodist Church, the United Church of Christ, and the United Negro College Fund. Undergraduate, four-year degrees in business, education, the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences are awarded. Huston-Tillotson University is multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, and multi-faith, and welcomes students of all ages, races, and religions. All faculty are engaged in a range of activities; their primary focus is teaching. The student-teacher ratio is 15 to one, which allows an environment of personalized attention to students.