Assistant Athletic Trainer

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi; Corpus Christi (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi seeks an Assistant Athletic Trainer to deliver athletic training services to varsity teams and manage injury care, prevention, and rehabilitation under the head trainer and team physician.

The role covers on-site coverage for home and away events, medical records maintenance, and supervision of athletic training students. Evening and weekend hours may be required; a BOC certification and Texas license are expected at hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in athletic training, sports administration, or related field.
• Certified by the Board of Certification (BOC).
• Texas athletic trainer license or temporary permit by date of hire.
• Experience in using electronic medical records documentation systems.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to occasionally work evening hours and/or weekends when required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining comprehensive medical records for individual student-athletes.
• Maintain daily injury reports for all athletes.
• Maintain annual injury report summarizing injuries, treatments, and follow up care.
• Supervise athletic training students and assist the AT Program Director with other duties related to the Athletic Training Program.
• Organize and coordinate the inventory of athletic training equipment and supplies.
• Provide coverage of all home and away events to which the Head Athletic Trainer has assigned.
• Deliver athletic training services to varsity student-athletes, under the direction of the head athletic trainer and team physician, including; prevention, recognition, evaluation and treatment of athletic injuries; acute care and emergency response to athletic injuries; rehabilitation and reconditioning of athletic injuries; and health care administration for the student-athletes.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Evening/weekend hours

EMR documentation

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in athletic training, sports administration, or related field

Master’s degree in athletic training, sports administration, or related field

BOC certification

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Athletic Trainer Agency Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi Department Athletics Programs - Training. Proposed Minimum Salary: Commensurate. Job Location: Corpus Christi, Texas. Job Type: Staff.

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full‑time and 2,000 part‑time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies. TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state‑of‑the‑art classroom buildings and support facilities.

Purpose

This position is responsible for coordinating and delivering athletic training services to assigned teams including: prevention, recognition, evaluation and treatment of athletic injuries; acute care and emergency response to athletic injuries; rehabilitation and reconditioning of athletic injuries; and health care administration for the student athletes.

Responsibilities

• Functional Area 1: Medical Records Percent Effort: 40% Assist with maintaining comprehensive medical records for individual student-athletes
• Maintain daily injury reports for all athletes.
• Maintain annual injury report summarizing injuries, treatments, and follow up care.
• Functional Area 2: In-House Supervision Percent Effort: 10% Supervise athletic training students and assist the AT Program Director with other duties related to the Athletic Training Program.
• Organize and coordinate the inventory of athletic training equipment and supplies.
• Functional Area 3: Sports Coverage Percent Effort: 50% Provide coverage of all home and away events to which the Head Athletic Trainer has assigned.
• Deliver athletic training services to varsity student-athletes, under the direction of the head athletic trainer and team physician, including; prevention, recognition, evaluation and treatment of athletic injuries; acute care and emergency response to athletic injuries; rehabilitation and reconditioning of athletic injuries; and health care administration for the student-athletes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in athletic training, sports administration, or related field.
• Certified by the Board of Certification (BOC).
• Texas athletic trainer license or temporary permit by date of hire.
• Experience in using electronic medical records documentation systems.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to occasionally work evening hours and/or weekends when required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in athletic training, sports administration, or related field.
• One (1) year related experience.
• Certification as an American Red Cross Instructor for CPR for the Professional Rescuer.
• Experience as an athletic trainer with college sports teams.
• Knowledgeable of NCAA rules.
• Experience as a Preceptor for an Athletic Training Program.
• Experience in teaching, evaluating, and supervising athletic training students in clinical performance.

NOTE: Employment may be impacted by the Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025 and the moratorium issued by Texas Governor Abbott on January 27, 2026.

Benefits

• Insurance Medical $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value).
• Up to 83% of premium covered by the university: Employee and Spouse
• Employee and Children
• Employee and Family coverage
• Dental & Vision
• Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account
• On-campus wellness opportunities
• Work Life Solutions: Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources
• Tuition Benefits: Public Loan Forgiveness
• Book scholarships 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply).
• Retirement Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)
• Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan
• Time Off: 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month.
• 8 hours of sick leave time off every month.
• 8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave.
• 12-15 paid holidays each year.
• 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.
• Welcome and thank you for your interest in a career with Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.

We are a vibrant, Hispanic Serving Doctoral Research Institution that proudly provides a solid academic reputation, renowned faculty, and highly rated degree programs since 1947. The University has a heritage of teaching excellence with innovation in research and community engagement as part of the distinguished Texas A&M System. The only university in the nation located on its own island, at the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast. With palm tree lined pathways throughout the campus, nearby natural wetlands, a scenic hike-and-bike trail and pristine views of the beach and bays, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a first-choice institution.

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi is an Equal Opportunity / Veterans / Disability Employer. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) is the Law. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) is the Law Supplement.

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