Assistant Athletics Trainer II for Athletic Medicine-Baseball

Assistant Athletics Trainer II for Athletic Medicine-Baseball

 

Location: San Antonio, TX

 

Regular/Temporary: Regular

 

Job ID: 12276

 

Full/Part Time: Full Time

 

Org Marketing Statement

 

The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Tier One research university and a Hispanic Serving Institution specializing in cybersecurity, health, fundamental futures, and social-economic transformation. With more than 35,000 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio region. UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on career readiness the university produces more graduates for the workforce than any other institution in the region. It is a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property — for Texas, the nation and the world. UTSA has been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more https://www.utsa.edu/, on https://www.utsa.edu/today/ or on https://twitter.com/utsa, https://www.instagram.com/utsa/, https://www.facebook.com/utsa, https://www.youtube.com/user/utsaor https://www.linkedin.com/school/the-university-of-texas-at-san-antonio/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_university_admin%3BFcmdPCevQ7ebJE1xpIJlRw%3D%3D.

 

In 2024, the https://www.utsa.edu/today/2024/08/story/utsa-and-ut-health-san-antonio-merger-announced.html authorized UT System to begin integrating UTSA and the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio into one unified institution, establishing a world-class university that integrates academic, research, and clinical excellence to build a profoundly impactful university of the future. Driven by a vision for growth and impact, this merger will expand capacity to offer robust undergraduate and graduate programs, attract top-tier faculty and staff, develop innovative initiatives, and elevate transdisciplinary research to address the evolving needs of the region.

 

Posting End Date: Open Until Filled. At the discretion of the hiring department, this position posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

 

Salary Range: Commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.

 

Hours: up to 40 hours per week, exempt.

 

Required Application Materials:

 

• Resume is required.

• Cover letter is preferred.

 

Essential Functions

 

Job Summary

 

To provide specialized skills, management, leadership, and administration of the UTSA Athletic Medicine program. Assist in the overall administrative duties of the department. Responsible for assisting with the organization, management, and administration of the Athletic Training Program as well as the supervision, treatment, and rehabilitation of the UTSA men's and women's intercollegiate sports programs under University and NCAA policies and philosophies.

 

Core Responsibilities

 

• Provides athletic medicine services for team practices and competitions at home and on the road primarily for the sport of baseball.

• Assists in the overall administrative duties of the department.

• Oversees the Student Athletic Training program.

• Provides prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation for injuries to student-athletes.

• Maintains medical records for all assigned student-athletes.

• Designs and implements pre-habilitation and post-injury rehabilitation for the student-athletes.

• Coordinates Preparticipation Physical Evaluations (PPE) and medical paperwork for assigned athletes.

• Coordinates doctors' appointments for assigned student-athletes.

• Ability to work with various modalities in the athletic training room.

• Assists in the daily management of training room, including maintenance and storage of supplies and equipment.

• Assists in organizing and administration of the athletic training facility.

• Provides computer records of athletic injuries, illnesses, and their treatments.

• Assists with issues concerning insurance.

• Ensures all assigned tasks comply with University, American Athletic Conference, and NCAA rules.

• May supervise other trainer(s) and student athletic trainers.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

 

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in any field of study.

• Current National Athletic Trainers Association Board Certification.

• Current State of Texas athletic training license or eligible to receive within 30 days of employment.

• Valid driver's license or ability to obtain one by the first day of employment.

• Four (4) years of experience in the athletic training field at any level.

• At the department's discretion a Master's degree and one (1) year experience in the athletic training field.

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and standard office equipment.

 

Preferred Qualifications

 

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in Kinesiology, Physical Education, Athletic Training or Sports Medicine.

• Two to four (2-4) years of experience in a collegiate setting.

• Collegiate baseball experience.

• Experience with Neurocognitive baseline/post-concussion testing.

 

Additional Information

 

• UTSA is a tobacco free campus.

• This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.

• Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

• Valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) as applicable.

 

Working Conditions

 

• Possibility of working in dangerous conditions such as blood-borne pathogen-related areas.

• Possibility of working in inclement weather conditions (i.e., cold, heat, rain, etc.).

• Evening and weekend work will be required.

 

Physical Demands:

 

• Ability to engage in physically demanding, manual tasks.

• Experience with various forms of manual therapy and soft tissue techniques.

• Experience with injury tracking software.

 

This position will be primarily located on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.

 

Equal Employment Opportunity

 

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.

 

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