ASSOCIATE ATHLETIC TRAINER / ASSISTANT ATHLETIC TRAINER

1

Edinburg, Texas

Athletics

1.0

Exempt

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.

• 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.

• 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.

General supervision from immediate supervisor.

May supervise assigned student trainers.

• Bachelor’s degree in athletic training, kinesiology, or related field from an accredited university.

Master’s degree in Kinesiology, Physical Education, Athletic Training, or Sports Medicine from an accredited institution of higher education.

• 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.

• 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.

N/A

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.

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.

N/A

Full-Time

Commensurate With Experience

Commensurate with Experience

06/25/2026

No

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.

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If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956)665-8880 and/or [email protected].

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 Human Resources.