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Assistant Athletic Trainer
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Job Summary The Assistant Athletic Trainer supports the Director of Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer in providing comprehensive athletic training services—including preventative care, diagnosis, rehabilitation, and injury management—for student-athletes across all athletic programs. Responsibilities include attending scheduled team and individual practices, as well as home and away competitions, as assigned.
Job Details
Job Title:
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Position Number:
997192; 999475
Department:
Athletics
Salary:
Commensurate
Remote:
No
Typical Duties
Assist with coordinating and delivering student-athlete wellness initiatives, including sickle cell testing, concussion management, nutritional programs, and health and safety awareness campaigns.
Help schedule and manage physical examinations and medical referrals for student-athletes related to practices and competitions.
Collaborate with strength and conditioning staff to ensure safe design and implementation of customized fitness, nutrition, and conditioning programs.
Communicate effectively with student-athletes, coaches, and parents regarding injuries, recovery timelines, treatment plans, and insurance coordination when necessary.
Assist in administering the drug testing program, including scheduling local testing, managing procedures for positive results, and communicating outcomes appropriately.
Maintain accurate and detailed records, including injury assessments, evaluations, treatment plans, medical referrals, rehabilitation progress, and insurance information.
Ensure compliance with NCAA, Lone Star Conference (LSC), Angelo State University, and Texas Tech University System policies, procedures, and regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge
Intercollegiate sports programs and athletic department operations
Human anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics relevant to athletic performance
Best practices for the prevention, care, and treatment of athletic injuries
Skills
Strong oral and written communication for interacting with student-athletes, coaches, medical professionals, and parents
Effective record-keeping and documentation of injuries, treatments, and rehabilitation progress
Ability to use athletic training tools, technology, and rehabilitation equipment
Abilities
Perform the duties of a licensed/certified athletic trainer in compliance with NCAA, LSC, and institutional standards
Build and maintain effective working relationships with student-athletes, coaching staff, medical personnel, and colleagues
Respond calmly and efficiently in emergency situations and make sound, timely decisions under pressure
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training, Kinesiology, or a directly related field from an accredited regional university or college is required.
A minimum of four (4) years athletic training experience required.
A Master’s degree in Athletic Training, Kinesiology, or directly related field is preferred.
A license from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation is required, with certification by the NATA Board of Certification is preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
A Master’s degree in Athletic Training, Kinesiology, or directly related field is preferred.
A license from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation is required, with certification by the NATA Board of Certification is preferred.
Three (3) plus years of athletic training at the university level preferred. Athletic training experience in the sport of football preferred.
EEO Statement All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Angelo State University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment opportunities for qualified individuals with disabilities. We are committed to ensuring that a qualified individual with a disability has the same rights and privileges in employment as non-disabled employees. If an accommodation is requested for the job application process, please contact our office at (325) 942-2168 or email us at
hr@angelo.edu .
Posting Information
Posting Number:
S1016P
Open Date:
08/26/2025
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Other
Industries Online Audio and Video Media
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Assistant Athletic Trainer
role at
Inside Higher Ed .
Job Summary The Assistant Athletic Trainer supports the Director of Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer in providing comprehensive athletic training services—including preventative care, diagnosis, rehabilitation, and injury management—for student-athletes across all athletic programs. Responsibilities include attending scheduled team and individual practices, as well as home and away competitions, as assigned.
Job Details
Job Title:
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Position Number:
997192; 999475
Department:
Athletics
Salary:
Commensurate
Remote:
No
Typical Duties
Assist with coordinating and delivering student-athlete wellness initiatives, including sickle cell testing, concussion management, nutritional programs, and health and safety awareness campaigns.
Help schedule and manage physical examinations and medical referrals for student-athletes related to practices and competitions.
Collaborate with strength and conditioning staff to ensure safe design and implementation of customized fitness, nutrition, and conditioning programs.
Communicate effectively with student-athletes, coaches, and parents regarding injuries, recovery timelines, treatment plans, and insurance coordination when necessary.
Assist in administering the drug testing program, including scheduling local testing, managing procedures for positive results, and communicating outcomes appropriately.
Maintain accurate and detailed records, including injury assessments, evaluations, treatment plans, medical referrals, rehabilitation progress, and insurance information.
Ensure compliance with NCAA, Lone Star Conference (LSC), Angelo State University, and Texas Tech University System policies, procedures, and regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge
Intercollegiate sports programs and athletic department operations
Human anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics relevant to athletic performance
Best practices for the prevention, care, and treatment of athletic injuries
Skills
Strong oral and written communication for interacting with student-athletes, coaches, medical professionals, and parents
Effective record-keeping and documentation of injuries, treatments, and rehabilitation progress
Ability to use athletic training tools, technology, and rehabilitation equipment
Abilities
Perform the duties of a licensed/certified athletic trainer in compliance with NCAA, LSC, and institutional standards
Build and maintain effective working relationships with student-athletes, coaching staff, medical personnel, and colleagues
Respond calmly and efficiently in emergency situations and make sound, timely decisions under pressure
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training, Kinesiology, or a directly related field from an accredited regional university or college is required.
A minimum of four (4) years athletic training experience required.
A Master’s degree in Athletic Training, Kinesiology, or directly related field is preferred.
A license from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation is required, with certification by the NATA Board of Certification is preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
A Master’s degree in Athletic Training, Kinesiology, or directly related field is preferred.
A license from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation is required, with certification by the NATA Board of Certification is preferred.
Three (3) plus years of athletic training at the university level preferred. Athletic training experience in the sport of football preferred.
EEO Statement All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Angelo State University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment opportunities for qualified individuals with disabilities. We are committed to ensuring that a qualified individual with a disability has the same rights and privileges in employment as non-disabled employees. If an accommodation is requested for the job application process, please contact our office at (325) 942-2168 or email us at
hr@angelo.edu .
Posting Information
Posting Number:
S1016P
Open Date:
08/26/2025
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Other
Industries Online Audio and Video Media
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