Assistant Athletic Trainer

Texas A&M University System; Prairie View (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie View A&M University seeks an Assistant Athletic Trainer to support the head trainer in sports medicine. Responsibilities include prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries, with coverage for home and away events and supervision of athletic training students.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in athletic training or related field, BOC certification, and licensure by date of hire; travel and flexible hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in athletic training or related field is required.
• BOC certification and Texas athletic trainer license or temporary permit by date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Delivers athletic training services to varsity student-athletes under supervision, including injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation.
• Maintains medical records, injury reports, and assists with inventory and equipment management.
• Provides coverage for home and away events as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer.

Skills

Multitask

Under pressure

Tech communications

Communication

Typing

Education

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

Job description

Job Title

Assistant Athletic Trainer

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Athletic Administration

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Important Immigration information:

A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee.

In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate

The salary is determined in accordance with the University’s compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates’ education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.

This position assists the head trainer in all areas of Sports Medicine, including but not limited to assisting with team coverage during practice sessions, team competitions at home and away, pre-game and post-game treatments, and other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities:

• Delivers 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.
• Assists with maintaining comprehensive medical records for individual student-athletes, daily injury reports for all athletes, and annual injury report summarizing injuries, treatments, and follow up care. Supervises the clinical experiences of the athletic training students and assist the AT Program Director with other duties related to the Athletic Training Program. Organizes and coordinates the inventory of athletic training equipment and supplies. Hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates graduate assistant athletic trainers.
• Provides coverage of all home and away events as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in athletic training, sports administration, or related field.
• No prior experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to work under stress.
• Ability to comprehend technical aspects of communications equipment.
• Communication skills.
• Keyboarding skills.

Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses:

• Certified in the Board of Certification (BOC). Texas athletic trainer license or temporary permit by date of hire.

Other Requirements:

• Must be able to work beyond normal working hours, weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to travel.

Job Posting Close Date:

• Until Filled

Background Check Requirements: 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.