Athletic Trainer: Injury Prevention, Care & Team Coverage

Sportsmith; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A university in Dallas, Texas seeks an Athletic Trainer to provide comprehensive medical services for student-athletes. The role covers injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and coverage during practices, games, and travel.

You will educate players and staff, maintain confidential medical records, and coordinate with physicians and athletic department personnel to ensure seamless care. Adherence to NCAA rules and ongoing professional development are required.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, as well as NCAA, conference, and professional athletic training regulations, standards, and ethical guidelines.
• Represent the University professionally at practices, competitions, team travel, meetings, conferences, and community events.
• Assist with the daily operations, organization, and maintenance of athletic training facilities and equipment.
• Coordinate and provide comprehensive athletic training services for assigned sports, including injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, practice coverage, event coverage, and team travel support.
• Deliver education and counseling to student-athletes regarding injuries, illnesses, treatment plans, and overall health and wellness.
• Maintain accurate, current, confidential, and compliant medical records and documentation.
• Serve as a liaison between student-athletes, team physicians, healthcare providers, coaches, and athletic department personnel to ensure continuity of care.
• Coordinate referrals and medical treatment plans with physicians and other healthcare professionals as appropriate.
• Communicate effectively with student-athletes, parents/guardians, coaches, athletic department staff, and sports medicine personnel regarding health and participation status.
• Educate coaches and athletic department staff on First Aid, CPR, AED usage, and Emergency Action Plans.
• Foster positive working relationships with athletic department leadership, coaches, student-athletes, faculty, staff, and campus partners.
• Participate in professional development activities and remain active within the athletic training profession.
• Maintain all required professional certifications, licenses, and credentials throughout employment.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and adherence to NCAA rules and regulations.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer or Director of Athletics.

Job description

A university in Dallas, Texas seeks an Athletic Trainer to provide comprehensive medical services for student-athletes. The role covers injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and coverage during practices, games, and travel.

You will educate players and staff, maintain confidential medical records, and coordinate with physicians and athletic department personnel to ensure seamless care. Adherence to NCAA rules and ongoing professional development are required.