Assistant Athletic Trainer, Alpine, TX

Summary:
Aid the Head Athletic Trainer for all athletic training activities related to the athletic program.

Duties

Will aid with all athletic training activities related to the athletic program including, but not limited to:

• 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 coordination of payment of services rendered to injured 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 (sports assignments to be determined);
• Provide daily follow-up care and evaluation of injured and ill student-athletes and communicate with appropriate athletics staff regarding the status of injury/illness and participation capabilities;
• Coordinate practice and game coverage, schedules, rehabs, assign responsibilities and supervise student athletic training staff;
• Assist with budget responsibilities of inventory, purchasing, and maintenance of supplies and materials;
• Ensure compliance of Federal Rules and Regulations (FERPA/HIPAA) regarding confidentiality and electronic communication; and,
• All other duties as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer.

Supervision given to Students in Sul Ross Apprenticeship program for Athletic Training Licensure.

Security Sensitive:
This position is classified as Security-Sensitive and is thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094, which authorize employers to obtain and review criminal history record information for applicants.

Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others; must exercise due caution and practice safe work habits at all times.

Submit inquiries to Sul Ross State University, attention Karlin DeVoll, Director of Human Resources, kdevoll@sulross.edu