Head Athletic Trainer-2

Job Title

Head Athletic Trainer-2

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

04340000 Division of Athletics

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Head Athletic Trainer provides athletic training services to inter-collegiate athletes to ensure the proper medical care, prevention and treatment of injuries.  The Head Athletic Trainer makes independent decisions in the following areas:  injury assessment, injury referrals, injury care management, return to play, emergency care, communication and administration under the supervision of the Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine.  The Head Athletic Trainer builds strong working relationships and collaborates with the athletic training staff, strength and conditioning staff, sport coaching staffs, athletic administration, team physicians, and various departments across campus.  A Head Athletic Trainer is generally assigned to support specific varsity teams with various administrative responsibilities.  Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA)

This position is an in-person position located at the main campus in Stephenville, TX. Normal work hours are M-F 8AM – 5PM but will vary based upon the time of year and does include evenings, weekends and travel with assigned sport. Due to the non-traditional work hours of collegiate athletics, work hours can be flexible especially out of season to promote work-life balance. 

Must have the ability to work remotely at the request of the university in times of inclement weather or other special circumstances.

Responsibilities:

75% - Clinical care for assigned student-athletes

• Coordinates medical care of intercollegiate student-athletes consistent with the Tarleton State Sports Medicine Guidelines. Care includes the prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, return to play decisions and emergency care of injuries and/or illnesses.

• Supports assigned varsity team(s); handle walk-in-care and supports special events as assigned.

• Provides appropriate practice and game day coverage, including team travel as assigned by the Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine.

• Implements measures to prevent injuries and prepare athletes for practice and competition, including taping, bracing, therapeutic exercise, movement screens and wearable technology.

• Refers student-athletes to team physicians as appropriate and implements physician’s instructions regarding management of athletic injuries.

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively in a team environment.

• Must be able to make appropriate decision regarding the sports medicine emergency action plans and carry out plans for each athletic venue.

• Supports the education of Tarleton State’s Masters Athletic Training Students through their preceptor role.

• Maintains Board of Certification (BOC) for Athletic Trainers and/or Texas Athletic Training Licensure; Maintains First-Aid, CPR and AED Certification.

• Adheres to the expectations and professional responsibilities of the Texas A&M System, Tarleton State University and Tarleton State Athletics.

• Employs the standards, practices and procedures of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), National Athletic Trainer’s Association, Western Athletic Conference and Texas Department of License and Regulation.

25% - Administrative duties

• Communicates professionally and effectively across a large population including but not limited to, student-athletes, athletic training staff, athletic training students, team physicians, coaches, athletic administration, strength and conditioning staff, MSAT and Kinesiology faculty, other sports medicine umbrella practitioners and campus colleagues.

• Prepared and maintains medical records, including but not limited to the documentation of injury reports, medical treatments, rehabilitation programs, medical referrals and other medical records.

• Carries out NCAA and/or Institutional Drug Testing per the respective protocols.

• Ability to carry out various administrative responsibilities needed to maintain operational procedures of a Division I Athletic Training Facility per Tarleton State Sports Medicine Guidelines.

• Supervision of assigned Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer per Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine.

• Supports the education of Tarleton State’s Masters Athletic Training Students through their preceptor role.

• Completes all Texas A&M System and Tarleton State University training requirements on time.

• Serves as a Campus Security Authority.

• Reports non-compliance incidents to their supervisor, manager and/or compliance officer.

Education & Requirements: 

• Master’s Degree,

• Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers and/or Texas Licensed Athletic Trainer.  If outside of Texas, candidates must be eligible for Texas State Licensure. 

• Candidates should have First Aid, CPR, and AED certification by the hire date or must obtain within 60 days of hire

• The ability to maintain a valid driver’s license and to drive personal, institutional and rental vehicles are required. 

• All candidates should be able to lift and move medical equipment and supplies weighing approximately between 75-100 pounds. 

Preferred Requirements:  2 to 3 years employment experience as a certified athletic trainer in secondary school, collegiate or professional athletics is preferred.  Candidates with experience in therapeutic exercise, manual therapy or soft tissue certifications are preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of NCAA rules and sports medicine standards of care.

• Excellent organizational skills.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Persons must possess the skills necessary to multi-task, complete tasks on time, and plan effective strategies to manage multiple student-athletes.

Salary

Commensurate with experience

Salary Range

The target base annual salary range is $53,745 to $76,321 and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family, the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:

Educational Benefits - employee perks that help enrich, grow, and foster career and professional development:

• Family Education Benefit (Tuition Scholarship) – scholarship opportunities for Tarleton employees, their spouses, or their dependents available after 6 months of continued full-time employment. Click the link to learn more about this incredible Texan benefit!

• Masters Educational Assistance – is designed to invest in and assist employees further their knowledge, skills, and job effectiveness through 100% of eligible tuition and fees being paid on enrollment. Click link for additional guidelines and details!

Employee Health, Wellness, and Financial Planning

• Fully covered employee health insurance

  • Reimbursement of Insurance Premium Deductions! The State of Texas contributes to eligible employees’ insurance coverages as of the 1st day of the month following 60 days of employment in an eligible position. For those who elect coverage PRIOR to the first of the month after 60 days of employment, Tarleton State University will reimburse employees the State contribution towards health coverage during those first 60 days.

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Retirement and Insurance programs

Paid Leave

Tarleton employees enjoy one of the greatest PTO packages in the area!

• Paid sick leave

• Holiday pay

• Vacation

• Longevity pay

• Paid Birthday Leave – Tarleton State University awards all leave-eligible employees paid time off for their birthday!

Other

• Complimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events!

  • Tarleton Employees enjoy two complimentary general admission tickets for athletics and performing fine arts events on campus! Join Texan Nation on the bleachers or in the auditorium.

• Employee Wellness Release Time

• Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation

• and other Tarleton Discounts

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Application Procedure:

During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action.

Employment applications must include:

• Completed online application

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume

• At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information

Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered.  Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.  “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.