Assistant Athletic Trainer, Alpine, TX

Sul Ross State University; Alpine (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Sul Ross State University in Alpine, TX seeks an Assistant Athletic Trainer to support the Head Athletic Trainer in all athletic training activities within the program.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in athletic training, Texas licensure eligibility, and a BLS certificate. Responsibilities include injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, record keeping, and coordination with team physicians and health services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training or closely related field, or foreign equivalent.
• Licensed or eligible to obtain Athletic Trainer license in Texas.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate.

Responsibilities

• Aid the Head Athletic Trainer in the prevention, evaluation, treatment, referral, and rehabilitation of injuries and illness.
• Refer ill or injured student-athletes to health services or team physicians.
• Maintain medical and administrative records.
• Coordinate with team physicians and health care professionals.
• Provide emergency medical evaluation, treatment, and injury triage to student-athletes during practice and competition.
• Coordinate practice and game coverage, schedules, and supervise student athletic training staff.
• Assist with budget responsibilities of inventory, purchasing, and maintenance of supplies.

Skills

Injury prevention

Evaluation

Treatment

Rehabilitation

Record keeping

Emergency care

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training

Job description

Job Title:

Assistant Athletic Trainer, Alpine, TX

Location:

Alpine

Department:

Athletic Training

Posting Date:

10/16/2026

Until Filled:

No

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training or closely related field, or foreign equivalent
• Licensed or eligible to obtain Athletic Trainer license in Texas.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate.

Primary Responsibilities:

Summary: Aid the Head Athletic Trainer for all athletic training activities related to the athletic program.

Duties: Will aid with all athletic training activities related to the athletic program including, but not limited to:

• Assist the Head Athletic Trainer in the prevention, evaluation, treatment, referral, and rehabilitation of injuries and illness;
• Refer ill and/or injured student-athletes to health services or the team physician(s) regarding their injuries and/or illnesses;
• Maintain medical and administrative records;
• Interact with the institution’s secondary insurance provider to ensure coordination of payment of services rendered to injured student-athletes;
• Coordinate and interact with team physicians and other health care professionals;
• Provide emergency medical evaluation, treatment, and injury triage to student-athletes during practice and competition (sports assignments to be determined);
• Provide daily follow‑up care and evaluation of injured and ill student‑athletes and communicate with appropriate athletics staff regarding the status of injury/illness and participation capabilities;
• Coordinate practice and game coverage, schedules, rehabs, assign responsibilities and supervise student athletic training staff;
• Assist with budget responsibilities of inventory, purchasing, and maintenance of supplies and materials;
• Ensure compliance of Federal Rules and Regulations (FERPA/HIPAA) regarding confidentiality and electronic communication; and,
• All other duties as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer.

Supervision given to Students in Sul Ross Apprenticeship program for Athletic Training Licensure.

Security Sensitive:

This position is classified as Security‑Sensitive and is thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094, which authorize employers to obtain and review criminal history record information for applicants.

Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others; must exercise due caution and practice safe work habits at all times.

Other Information:

Texas Law requires a 60 day waiting period before new state employees are eligible to enroll in health insurance.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report

The Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at https://srinfo.sulross.edu/udps/ The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On‑Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Non‑campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On‑Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.

A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, you can contact the Office of Student Life, located on the Alpine Campus in the Morgan University Center, Room 211 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 432‑837‑8424 or emailing [e-mail].

About SRSU:

Sul Ross State University Alpine Campus is in the Scenic Davis Mountains of West Texas, is a member of the Texas State University System, is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate, Bachelor’s, and Master’s degrees, and has an enrollment of approximately 2,000 students of campus in Alpine, Texas. At an elevation of 4,480 feet, and on the periphery of the Chihuahuan Desert, Alpine enjoys mild winters and cool summers. Davis Mountains State Park, Fort Davis National Historic Site, Big Bend National Park, and Guadalupe Mountains National Park are all within one to three hours driving distance from Alpine.

The SRSU campuses in Del Rio, Eagle Pass, and Uvalde comprise Rio Grande College. RGC offers upper‑level courses leading to bachelor’s degrees as well as master’s degree programs and works closely with its partner institution, Southwest Texas Junior College, to provide a seamless transition to RGC for their students. All RGC students hold an Associate degree from an accredited institution or they have completed 42 semester credit hours of transferrable work.

More information is available regarding Sul Ross State University and position openings See http://www.sulross.edu our website.