Assistant Athletic Trainer, Equestrian

Southern Methodist University; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Methodist University is seeking an Assistant Athletic Trainer for the Equestrian team to promote athlete health and manage injuries. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Athletic Training or Sports Medicine, strong communication skills, and experience in a collegiate athletic environment. This in-person role includes traveling with teams and maintaining detailed medical documentation.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision plans

Wellness programs

Retirement programs

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.
• Minimum one year of experience needed, equestrian experience preferred.
• NATA-BOC certification required; Texas Athletic Trainer license or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Promote and protect health and well-being of intercollegiate athletes.
• Provide injury treatment, rehabilitation, and education.
• Travel with teams for support during competitions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Master's degree in Athletic Training or Sports Medicine

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)

Job description

Job Description - Assistant Athletic Trainer, Equestrian (ATH00000404)

Job Description

Assistant Athletic Trainer, Equestrian - ( ATH00000404 )

Description

Salary Range:

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

About SMU

SMU’s more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University’s small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs.

SMU is data driven, and its powerful supercomputing ecosystem – paired with entrepreneurial drive – creates an unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research excellence.

Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical, enterprising leaders in their professions and communities. SMU’s relationship with Dallas – the dynamic center of one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions – offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for global impact.

SMU is nonsectarian in its teaching and committed to academic freedom and open inquiry.

About the Position:

This role is an on-campus, in-person position.

The focus for the position of assistant athletic trainer is to promote and protect the health and well-being for intercollegiate student-athletes. The function of an athletic trainer is to provide services that address the education, prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. The assistant athletic trainer will have duties and responsibilities that support and provide care to all Division-1 varsity student-athletes with an emphasis on equestrian. Additional sport / administrative duties may be assigned /determined by the Associate Athletic Director of Student Health and Well-being. The role of the assistant athletic trainer will play a vital role in supporting the mission and values of the SMU Athletic Department. While working within the scope of state and national regulations and guidelines, the athletic trainer will also provide significant contributions towards safety and risk management.

Essential Functions:

Education, prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.

Medical record keeping, documentation, and injury tracking / monitoring

Various administrative duties to support the operations of the sports medicine program.

Traveling with respective teams to provide care and support while on the road for competition is required.

Regular evening and/or weekend hours are required to provide coverage for competitions and practices. Candidate must be able to adapt to schedule demands.

Working in a variety of weather and environmental conditions is expected.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Master's degree is required, preferably Athletic Training or Sports Medicine is preferred.

A minimum of one year of work experience is required. Experience with an equestrian team is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills. A strong customer service orientation is essential.

Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Must also have strong organizational, planning and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks. A strong focus on attention to detail is essential.

Candidate must have a strong basic knowledge Microsoft Office programs i.e. Word and Excel. Must also have the ability to learn and utilize injury documentation and tracking software.

NATA-BOC certification required. Texas license - Athletic Trainer required or eligible.

First Aid, CPR, and AED Certified required.

Physical and Environmental Demands:

Sit for long periods of time

Reach above shoulders

Carry/lift over 50 lbs

Squat, kneel, stand

Handle objects (dexterity)

Walk for long distances

Push/Pull

Exposure to excessive noise

Exposure to marked changes in temperature/or humidity

Exposure to dust, fumes, gases, radiation, microwave

Deadline to Apply:

EEO Statement

SMU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression.

SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of healthand related benefit s. In addition to traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a wide range of wellness programs to help attract, support, and retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an outstanding education and research institution.

SMU is committed to providing an array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMUand, if you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU.