Part Time Assistant Athletic Trainer

Trinity University; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity University seeks a part-time athletic trainer to oversee the athletic training room and sports medicine for intercollegiate programs. The role covers injury care, prevention, evaluation, and rehabilitation, with collaboration across medical staff and coaches.

The candidate will support scheduling, payroll for student staff, and coordination of equipment within university policies. Required: Bachelor's degree; one year of intercollegiate athletic program experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university is required.
• Master's degree or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Onsite care and management of injuries and illnesses including prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation.
• Provides accommodation recommendations, related to sport, for student athletes with restrictions or limitations.
• Assists with accident insurance claims processing.
• Minimizes risk of injury through awareness, education and prevention strategies.
• Maintains student athlete insurance information.
• Assists with training, scheduling and payroll for student staff.
• Assists with physical examinations and screenings.
• Assists with drug testing per department policy.
• Makes appropriate physician’s referrals and appointments.
• Communicates with physicians and coaching staff regarding the injury status of athletes.
• Assists the Athletic Director and coaching staff in determining whether the athletic facility is in optimal and safe condition.
• Helps monitor weather conditions and dangerous environments (humidity/lightning).
• Coordinates the purchasing and use of all equipment and supplies needed for the operation of the athletic training facility, in accordance with University policies.
• Adheres to conference guidelines, including visiting team accommodations and services.

Education

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university

Master's degree or equivalent (preferred)

Job description

Job Family Group: Staff Department/Office: Athletic Trainers

Time Type: Part time

Compensation: Please note, starting salaries are based on factors including internal equity, relevant experience, and education.

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Job Description

Responsible for the coordination and administration of all aspects of the athletic training room and sports medicine offerings for the intercollegiate athletic programs as deemed by the Head Athletic Trainer.

JOB DUTIES

• Onsite care and management of injuries and illnesses including: prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation.
• Provides accommodation recommendations, related to sport, for student athletes with restrictions or limitations.
• Assists with accident insurance claims processing.
• Minimizes risk of injury through awareness, education and prevention strategies.
• Maintains student athlete insurance information.
• Assists with training, scheduling and payroll for student staff.
• Assists with physical examinations and screenings.
• Assists with drug testing per department policy.
• Makes appropriate physician’s referrals and appointments.
• Communicates with physicians and coaching staff regarding the injury status of athletes.
• Assists the Athletic Director and coaching staff in determining whether the athletic facility is in optimal and safe condition.
• Helps monitor weather conditions and dangerous environments (humidity/lightning).
• Coordinates the purchasing and use of all equipment and supplies needed for the operation of the athletic training facility, in accordance with University policies.
• Adheres to conference guidelines, including visiting team accommodations and services.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Abides by NCAA Division III rules and regulations.
• Cooperates and collaborates with other employees in the spirit of teamwork and collegiality and interacts with confidence, patience and integrity to provide professional leadership during emergencies.
• Complies with all Trinity University policies and guidelines.
• Performs other duties as required.

EDUCATION

Required: Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university.

Preferred: Master's degree or equivalent from four-year college or university.

EXPERIENCE

Required: One year of experience with an intercollegiate athletic program.

Administrative experience with operating an athletic training room.

Preferred: Three years of experience.

Trinity University aims to attract an efficient, dedicated staff whose talents will continue to grow the University as an exceptional place to study and work.

Trinity University will post non-exempt staff positions for at least 5 business days and exempt staff positions for at least 10 business days. Faculty positions will remain open until filled. Postings may be extended if a sufficient number of qualified applications has not been received. Trinity University reserves the right to close a posting if a suitable applicant pool has been received and to withdraw or close postings at any time during the posting period.

Trinity University is an equal opportunity employer and as such provides equal opportunity for employment and advancement of all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any status protected by Federal, State, or Local Laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer – Disability and Veteran Trinity prohibits harassment and discrimination based on protected status , including sexual harassment and sexual misconduct. Any person may report discrimination, sexual harassment and sexual misconduct online or by contacting Interim Trinity's Title IX Coordinator, Michaela Postell. You may also report in person or by mail addressed to her at One Trinity Place, Northrup Hall 210, San Antonio, TX 78212.