Athletic Trainer jobs in Austin, TX

Southwestern University seeks candidates for the position of Athletic Trainer. This position assists the Director of Athletic Training Services with all aspects of the Athletic Training services program including but not limited to emergency care for student-athletes, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, medical documentation, insurance, budgeting, inventory management, etc.

This individual may also teach in the Exercise and Sport Studies (ESS) program. This is a 10-month, full-time, exempt position with benefits.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Assist with the health care coverage of student-athletes including athletic training room coverage and medical coverage of competitions and practices.
• Assist with the treatment and rehabilitation of injuries.
• Assist with risk assessment.
• Attend to student-athlete issues and concerns.
• Perform administrative duties such as medical documentation of injuries, treatments, etc.
• Assist with athletic training room facility maintenance.
• Assist in maintaining the inventory of all equipment and supplies for athletic training.
• Assist in departmental instruction of First Aid, CPR and AED training.
• Assist with Student Life and Athletic Department functions (e.g. search committees, department committees, etc.)
• Teaching in the Exercise & Sport Studies (ESS) program, if needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements :

• Minimum of a Master’s degree.
• Possess current certification from the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (NATA-BOC).
• Possess current license from the Texas Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers.
• Possess current credentials in CPR, First Aid, and AED.
• Possess collegiate experience as a certified athletic trainer.
• Willingness to adhere to the University’s core values.
• Ability to lift weights of forty pounds minimum.
• Ability to keep departmental matters and health information confidential.
• Ability to attend work consistently and maintain a regular work schedule.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Ability to pass a University Van Driver’s Course.

Preferred Position Requirements :

• Background or training in athletic training education, Kinesiology, or a related field.
• Current instructor credentials in CPR, First Aid, and AED.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn software associated with the needs of athletic training.

Southwestern University offers competitive salary and benefits including health, dental, life, long term disability, retirement, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, tuition assistance, access to athletic facilities, free parking and discounted meal rates.

Southwestern University is a selective, undergraduate institution committed to a broad-based liberal arts, sciences, and fine arts education.

Located in Georgetown, Texas, 28 miles north of Austin, Southwestern is affiliated with The United Methodist Church. Southwestern University is deeply committed to fostering a diverse educational environment and especially encourages applications from members of groups traditionally under-represented in academia.

Last updated : 2024-04-07