Overview
Assistant Athletic Trainer Jobs in Houston, TX at Texas Southern University
Security Sensitive Position?
Yes
Hours of Work
TBA
Position Details
Position Information
Posting Number
TSU203690
Official TSU Title
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Grant Title
n/a
Job Description Summary / TWC Summary
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
$45,486.69 – $57,995.53
Education
Required:
Bachelor or Master’s degree in Athletic Training
Bachelor or Master’s degree in Athletic Training
Required Licensing/Certification
Required:
- Current CPR/BLS Certification
- Current AED Certification
- BOC Certification
- Texas Athletic Training Licensure or eligible (Must receive within 6 months of hire)
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
- Management of EMR systems
- Athletic Accident insurance and claims protocols
Ability to:
- Perform athletic training services.
- Work with a diverse student population.
- Effectively communicate with athletic personnel
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills
Work Experience
Preferred:
- Three years experience certified athletic trainer
Working/Environmental Conditions
- 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.
Other Requirements:
- May require work beyond normal working hours, weekends, and holidays.
- May require travel.
Desired start date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Detail Information
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.
Close Date
Open Until Filled (overrides close field)
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Open to all applicants.
Title: Assistant Athletic Trainer
Company: Texas Southern University
Location: Houston, TX
