Associate Athletic Trainer

POSITION PURPOSE:  

The Associate Athletic Trainer works under the direction of the Head Athletic Trainer to coordinate care for student-athletes competing in intercollegiate athletics at Navarro College.  These responsibilities include the prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation of injuries within the College’s comprehensive sports medicine program.  The Associate Athletic Trainer also supports the education and supervision of students participating in the College’s Athletic Training Educational Program.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Injury/illness prevention and wellness promotion.
• Examination and assessment of injury/illness.
• Therapeutic intervention of injury/illness.
• Coordinate care with various other healthcare providers. 
• Perform basic administrative duties for the sports medicine department.
• Coordination and scheduling of medical coverage for home and away competitions.
• Assists with the athletic training educational program.
• Serves as the academic liaison for student athletic trainers.
• Supervision, education, recruitment and retention of student athletic trainers.
• Organization and coordination of the inventory of athletic training equipment and supplies.
• Accurately document all injuries, treatments, and interventions.
• Adhere to NJCAA and institutional policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Perform job duties per NATA code of ethics and State of Texas scope of practice. 
• Other duties as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Proficient in the practice domains of athletic training and a wide range of medical concerns.
• Effective communication in both day-to-day tasks as well as high stress situations.
• Strong critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
• Attention to detail with preparation and documentation. 
• Prioritize and perform multiple tasks with little or no direct supervision.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in appropriate area of specialization.
• Licensed by the Texas Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers, or eligible for exam.
• Minimum of three years of professional experience in an athletic department setting.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree.
• NATABOC Certification

 WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Variances from regular working hours may be necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.
• Busy working environment with numerous interruptions.
• Travel with occasional overnight and/or multi-day stays. 
• Holiday and weekend coverage may be necessary in some situations.

SALARY:  Commensurate with Education and Experience (This is an 11 month position to be paid over 12 months)