ASSOCIATE ATHLETIC TRAINER/ASSISTANT ATHLETIC TRAINER

• 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.

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

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education.

• As condition of employment this position requires the applicant to be authorized to operate a University-Owned Vehicle for Official University Business. Per University of Texas System Policy 157, applicants will be subject to a motor vehicle record check for their most recent thirty-six (36) month history. Out of State Drivers are required to submit a 36-month history MVR from their prior State of residence(s).
• NATA BOC Certification or eligible for certification exam.
• Texas License as an Athletic Trainer through Texas Department of Health or be eligible for exam.

• One (1) year of 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.

• 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.

• Understand that violation(s) of NCAA rules could result in sanctions being placed against the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and the University.
• Have familiarity and knowledge of NCAA Division I rules required as part of job duties.
• Ability to exhibit integrity with high ethical standards and strict adherence to NCAA, conference, university and departmental rules and regulations as well as solid commitment to academic integrity, student-athlete welfare, and any applicable NCAA standards.

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley