What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Athletic Trainer/Head of Athletic Training Program position at Sul Ross State University?
Required
BOC Certified and Texas Athletic Training licensure (or eligible). Bachelors degree in a related field.
Any qualifications to be considered in lieu of stated minimums require the prior approval of the Human Resources Director.
Any qualifications to be considered in lieu of stated minimums require the prior approval of the Human Resources Director.
Preferred
A Master’s degree with 18 hours in Physical Education or Kinesiology.
2 to 5 years of related experience and Red Cross Instructor Certification.
2 to 5 years of related experience and Red Cross Instructor Certification.
Primary Responsibilities
Summary
Conduct an initial assessment of an athlete’s injury or illness to provide emergency or continued care and to determine whether they should be referred to physicians for definitive diagnosis and treatment. Evaluate athletes’ readiness to engage in collegiate athletics and provide participation clearances when necessary and warranted. Apply protective or injury preventive devices, such as tape, bandages, or braces, to body parts, such as ankles, fingers, or wrists. Assess and report the progress of recovering athletes to coaches, physicians, or designee. Coordinate and collaborate with team physicians to develop and implement comprehensive rehabilitation programs for athletic injuries. Care for athletic injuries, using physical therapy equipment, techniques, and/or medication. Teach the Athletic Training program in the Kinesiology department.
Duties
- Serves as head athletic trainer for men’s (6) and women’s (6) intercollegiate sports programs. Oversees and coordinates prevention and treatment of injury.
- Works with designated physicians group to assure the best medical diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic related injuries.
- Supervises Assistant Athletic Trainers, Graduate Assistants, and student athletic trainers. Oversees alcohol and drug prevention, including education and testing.
- Manages and assists the third-party administrator in athletic medical insurance claims to the insurance companies and tracking their progress as necessary.
- Administration and management of athletic training facilities, medical coverage at practices and competitions, injury prevention, injury recognition, emergency situation assessment, etc.
- Must possess an understanding of and adherence to the rules and regulations, legalities, standards, and liabilities of the State of Texas, NCAA, Conference and Sul Ross State University relevant to the position.
- Travels with teams and assigns other athletic training staff to travel as required or necessary. Must be able to work evenings and weekends.
- Works closely with NCAA Athletic Compliance staff to ensure adherence to all applicable NCAA, Conference and University regulations.
- Serves as the NCAA designated Athletics Health Care Administrator and ensures completion of required NCAA required reports (i.e., Concussion Reporting Process, Catastrophic Injuries, etc.).
- Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of and adheres to applicable NCAA, Conference, University, and departmental rules and regulations. Upon notification of any NCAA violation, reports the violation to the Athletic Compliance Office. Also has a responsibility to follow applicable procedures and cooperate fully with any and all investigations of potential violations of NCAA, Conference, University or departmental rules and regulations. Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Must be over the Athletic Training Program and be able to teach any of the following- AT1, AT2, Therapeutic Modalities, Care and Prevention, and Athletic Administration.
Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others; must exercise due caution and practice safe work habits at all times.
Non-Essential:
Supervision
Received: Athletic Director
Kinesiology Chair
Given:
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, human relations, public relations, and organizational skills. Computer proficiency preferably in the Microsoft Suite. Ability to work independently, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and interact professionally with all segments of the University community. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to make policy and procedure decisions. Must be detail oriented. Capacity for growth and leadership.
Working Conditions
Usual: The position is Security Sensitive.
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
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 stulife@sulross.edu
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.
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