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Temporary Assistant Athletic Trainer
Location:
Alpine, Texas
Department:
Athletic Department
Appointment Date:
04/30/2026
Salary:
$1,000 per month
Position Type:
Temporary (Part‑time, 19 hours per week)
Qualifications Bachelor’s degree; Licensed or eligible to take and pass the licensure exam in the State of Texas by date of employment; Professional Rescuer CPR/AED or equal certification; basic computer and Microsoft Office skills. Candidates should be well‑organized and capable of working both independently and as part of a team. Effective verbal and written communication skills are essential.
Responsibilities
Assist the Head Athletic Trainer in the prevention, evaluation, treatment, referral, and rehabilitation of injuries and illness.
Refer ill and/or injured student‑athletes to health services or the team physician(s) regarding their injuries and/or illnesses.
Maintain medical and administrative records.
Interact with the institution’s secondary insurance provider to ensure proper coordination of payment of services rendered to student athletes.
Coordinate and interact with team physicians and other health care professionals.
Provide emergency medical evaluation, treatment and injury triage to student athletes during practice and competition.
Provide daily follow‑up care and evaluation of injured and ill student‑athletes and communicate with appropriate athletics staff regarding status of injury/illness and participation capabilities.
Coordinate practice and game coverage, schedules, rehabs, assign responsibilities, and supervise student athletic training staff.
Ensure compliance with Federal Rules and Regulations (HIPAA/FERPA) regarding confidentiality and electronic communication.
All other duties as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer and/or the Director of Athletics.
Other Information This is a temporary part‑time position working 19 hours a week.
Background check required:
Yes
Equal Opportunity 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.
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Alpine, Texas
Department:
Athletic Department
Appointment Date:
04/30/2026
Salary:
$1,000 per month
Position Type:
Temporary (Part‑time, 19 hours per week)
Qualifications Bachelor’s degree; Licensed or eligible to take and pass the licensure exam in the State of Texas by date of employment; Professional Rescuer CPR/AED or equal certification; basic computer and Microsoft Office skills. Candidates should be well‑organized and capable of working both independently and as part of a team. Effective verbal and written communication skills are essential.
Responsibilities
Assist the Head Athletic Trainer in the prevention, evaluation, treatment, referral, and rehabilitation of injuries and illness.
Refer ill and/or injured student‑athletes to health services or the team physician(s) regarding their injuries and/or illnesses.
Maintain medical and administrative records.
Interact with the institution’s secondary insurance provider to ensure proper coordination of payment of services rendered to student athletes.
Coordinate and interact with team physicians and other health care professionals.
Provide emergency medical evaluation, treatment and injury triage to student athletes during practice and competition.
Provide daily follow‑up care and evaluation of injured and ill student‑athletes and communicate with appropriate athletics staff regarding status of injury/illness and participation capabilities.
Coordinate practice and game coverage, schedules, rehabs, assign responsibilities, and supervise student athletic training staff.
Ensure compliance with Federal Rules and Regulations (HIPAA/FERPA) regarding confidentiality and electronic communication.
All other duties as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer and/or the Director of Athletics.
Other Information This is a temporary part‑time position working 19 hours a week.
Background check required:
Yes
Equal Opportunity 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.
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