What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Athletic Trainer position at The University of Texas at Arlington?
Job Summary
The Associate Athletic Trainer provides comprehensive healthcare services to student-athletes, with a focus on injury prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation. This role includes sport-specific coverage, education, and administrative duties, and requires collaboration with medical and coaching staff to ensure the overall well-being and performance of student-athletes.
Minimum Qualifications
The Associate Athletic Trainer provides comprehensive healthcare services to student-athletes, with a focus on injury prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation. This role includes sport-specific coverage, education, and administrative duties, and requires collaboration with medical and coaching staff to ensure the overall well-being and performance of student-athletes.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training or related field.
- BOC certification and state licensure (or eligibility).
- State of Texas Licensure Eligible Certified Athletic Trainer.
- CPR , AED , and First Aid Certifications.
- Experience in a collegiate athletics environment.
- Masters Degree in Athletic Training, Sports medicine or related discipline.
- At least two (2) years of supervisory experience.
- Experience working with NCAA D1 environment.
- Provide athletic training coverage for assigned sport(s), including practices, strength and conditioning sessions, home events, and travel to away competitions.
- Ensure athlete readiness through consistent presence and sport-specific care.
- Evaluate and manage athletic injuries and conditions, including immediate care, clinical assessment, therapeutic treatment, and development and implementation of individualized rehabilitation plans.
- Design and deliver injury prevention and wellness strategies, including pre-participation exams, movement screenings, recovery protocols, and athlete education on hydration, nutrition, and mental health awareness
- Communicate regularly with team physicians, coaching staff, strength and conditioning personnel, and administrators to coordinate care, determine participation status, and manage return-to-play protocols.
- Document medical care accurately and in a timely manner, including injury reports, treatment notes, rehabilitation updates, and referrals, in compliance with department, NCAA , and HIPAA standards.
- Provide emergency care and implement sport-specific emergency action plans, serving as the first responder to acute injuries during practices and competitions.
- Oversee athletic training students, including clinical supervision, instruction, and mentorship; serve as a Clinical Preceptor for the Athletic Training Education Program.
- Manage inventory, supplies, and equipment; assist with insurance documentation and ensure adherence to departmental policies and best practices.
- Other duties as assigned.
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