Assistant Athletic Trainer

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is seeking an Athletic Trainer to coordinate and deliver comprehensive athletic training services for varsity teams. The role includes injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, and emergency response, along with student supervision and medical records management.

The position requires BOC certification, state licensure, and experience with electronic medical records. Proficiency in MS Office and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in athletic training, sports administration, or related field.
• Certified by 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 availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in athletic training

Master's degree in athletic training

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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.