Assistant Athletic Trainer

Texas Southern University; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Southern University in Houston seeks an Assistant Athletic Trainer to support athletic teams. You will work under physician supervision to care for and prevent athletic injuries, coordinating with coaching and medical staff to deliver comprehensive care.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Athletic Training, BOC, CPR/BLS, AED certifications, and Texas licensure or eligibility within 6 months. The department emphasizes compliance and patient confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Athletic Training.
• Current CPR / BLS Certification.
• Current AED Certification.
• BOC Certification.
• Texas Athletic Training Licensure or eligible (Must receive within 6 months of hire).

Responsibilities

• Assist in the daily running/upkeep of the Athletic training facilities.
• Provide injury prevention, evaluation, management, and treatment of athletic injuries.
• Maintain medical records and ensure confidentiality of documentation.
• Coordinate inventory and ordering of supplies; maintain safety regulations.
• Serve as head athletic trainer for two teams, as assigned.
• Maintain state licensure and/or national certification with CEU credits.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training

Master's degree in Athletic Training

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Google Sheets/Drive

Microsoft Teams

EMR systems

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Communication Guidelines for Status Updates

To help our team work efficiently and provide timely service to everyone, we kindly ask that candidates refrain from calling the department for routine status updates regarding requests, applications, or ongoing matters.

Our team processes inquiries, we do not hire for them. Only the hiring department hires and reviews candidates in the order they are received.
Frequent status calls may delay response times by reducing the time available to complete pending work.

If additional information or documentation is required, a member of the hiring team will contact you directly.
If you are chosen for the position, you will be notified through the appropriate communication channel.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to serve all employees fairly and efficiently.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

Title Information

Security Sensitive Position?

Security Sensitive Position? Yes

Hours of Work

Hours of Work TBA

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number TSU203690

Official TSU Title Assistant Athletic Trainer

Grant Title n/a

Job Description Summary / TWC Summary

Under physician supervision, provide care and prevention of athletic injuries for all sports. Clinician works with TSU Athletic teams, coaching staff, and medical staff to perform duties as outlined by the six domains of athletic training (prevent, protect, evaluate, assess, rehabilitate and counsel).

• Assist in the daily running/upkeep of all of the Athletic training facilities.
• Responsible for completing all necessary requirements of Athletic Training involved in intercollegiate sports.
• Provides injury prevention, evaluation, management, and treatment of athletic injuries, short- and long-term evaluation of athletic injuries, education and counseling of student athletes
• Supports medical clearing, medical counseling and completing all medical documentation as well as comply with confidentiality of documentation.
• Records and maintains appropriate medical records and treatment given
• Coordinates and manages inventory and bidding / ordering of supplies/ maintaining safety regulations.
• Assists in the daily health care of the student-athletes
• Distributes protocol of therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation to athletic related injuries as well as providing the necessary insurance paperwork to student-athletes.
• Serves as head athletic trainer for two teams, as assigned
• Responsible for maintaining state licensure and/or national certification by annually completing the necessary continuing educational units ( CEU ).
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

% FTE

1.0

Hiring Range

Hiring Range $45,486.69 - $57,995.53

Education

Required:
Bachelor or Master’s degree in Athletic Training

Required Licensing/Certification

Required:

• Current CPR / BLS Certification
• Current AED Certification
• BOC Certification
• Texas Athletic Training Licensure or eligible (Must receive within 6 months of hire)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of NCAA and SWAC Conference regulations specifically as they apply to the institutional policies and procedures
• Basic Microsoft Word and Excel, Google Sheets/Drive or willing to learn
• Basic Microsoft Teams skills or willing to learn
• Management of EMR systems
• Athletic Accident insurance and claims protocols

Ability to:

• Perform athletic training services.
• Work with a diverse student population.
• Effectively communicate with athletic personnel
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills

Work Experience

Preferred:
Three years experience certified athletic trainer

Working/Environmental Conditions

• Working conditions involve some exposure to moderate risk of accident and require following basic safety precautions.
• Physical demands include moderate physical activity that includes prolonged standing and/or walking, handling moderate weight objects and/or using or carrying equipment. Some stooping, lifting or carrying objects light weight may be required.

Other Requirements:

• May require work beyond normal working hours, weekends, and holidays.

Position End Date (if temporary)

UA EEO Statement

It is the policy of Texas Southern University to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, individuals with disability, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its programs, activities, admissions or employment policies. This policy of equal opportunity is strictly observed in all University employment-related activities such as advertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, employment training, compensation, promotion, termination, and employment benefits. This policy expressly prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, genetic history, national origin, individuals with disability, age, citizenship status, or protected veteran status. This policy shall be adhered to in accordance with the provisions of all applicable federal, state and local laws, including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

Manual of Administrative Policies and Procedures

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Athletic Training?
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • None of the above
• * Do you have a Master's degree in Athletic Training?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have at least two (2) years at the collegiate level?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you possess a current Board of Certification (BOC)?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you eligible for Texas state license from the Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you posses a current CPR/BLS Certification and a current AED Certification?
  • Yes
  • No